Overview
French-language research-commercialization program for graduate researchers at Québec universities and colleges, with a CAD 10,000 stipend for the entrepreneurial lead.
Complete grant details
The cohort begins March 15, 2027 and is delivered by Université Laval. Participants build a business case, develop leadership and operational skills, prepare for financing and learn how to manage and scale a venture.
Eligibility requirements
Master's, PhD and postdoctoral researchers from universities and colleges in Québec, across disciplines, who want to critically test and evaluate a research-based idea in the entrepreneurial landscape.
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Verification notes
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