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QUEBEC TECH

Quebec, a leading potential in terms of innovation

Quebec’s technical know-how shines on the international stage. By leveraging our collective strength, our immense talent pool, and our countless resources, we can raise Quebec to rank among the best worldwide.

Québec tech: fertile ground for innovation

It is the collective strength of those who invent, finance, support, and adopt the technology developed here. Startups, large companies, investors, government institutions, and support organizations join forces to propel technological solutions designed in Quebec. Together, we rely on collaboration and pride in “made in Quebec” to create local value with global ambition.

Discover key data points about Québec’s startup ecosystem, generated in collaboration with leading organizations such as Dealroom and Réseau Capital, as of January 2026.

  • +2565

    Number of active startups in Quebec

  • +100 G$

    Monetary value of Quebec startups on the market

  • Fertile ground for investing

  • +270

    Number of local and international investors involved in the growth of Quebec startups.

    Information technology, energy, health technologies, and clean & sustainable technologies:

    highly attractive sectors for venture capital

  • 1st

    Québec ranks 1st worldwide for the number of AI engineers per million inhabitants

  • 10th

    Montreal ranked among the world’s top 10 centers of digital creativity and 13th for the best student city in the world.

  • Home-grown talent recognized abroad

    Year after year, Quebec trains qualified and promising talent.

Montreal, Quebec City and Sherbrooke: 3 major regional hubs.

These 3 cities stand out because of their concentration of resources, infrastructures, and business communities. They provide an interconnected and complementary network for startups in Quebec. In total, they host 70% of startups in Quebec.

  • Montreal

    Montreal in numbers

    • +1800

      The Greater Montréal area is home to +70% of startups in the province — over 1,820 companies operating across a wide range of sectors and growth stages.

    • 15

      Montreal is the university capital of Canada with 15 university campuses. With +200,000 university students, the city is named the best student city in North America.

    • 7 G$

      Montréal has attracted several billions of dollars in venture capital in recent years. The city captures nearly 80% of Québec’s venture capital investments, reflecting the strength and dynamism of its entrepreneurial ecosystem.

    Montreal's assets

    • Situation

      Montreal is a strategic gateway to North America for European markets. You can fly from Montreal to New York, Boston, and Toronto in 90 minutes or less!

    • Creativity

      Montreal is a UNESCO city of design and has seen the birth of creative giants such as Cirque du Soleil and Moment Factory. It hosts international events such as C2 Montréal and +100 festivals every year.

    • Costs

      Montreal is one of the most affordable cities in North America with operating costs that are 30% lower than average and 30% tax credits for R&D expenses.

    • Key sectors

      Montreal is a recognized global hub in artificial intelligence, but also in entertainment technologies and life sciences.

    • Key players

      CDL – Next AI, CTS Santé, Centech, Cycle Momentum, District 3, Esplanade Québec, Garage & Co, La Base entrepreneuriale, MT Lab, McGill Dobson Center, Zú, Espace Aéro

  • Quebec

    Quebec in figures

    • +22 G$

      This is the amount invested in startups in the Quebec City region between 2015 and 2024, including $213 million in 2024.

    • +300

      Quebec is an important digital hub with +300 startups incorporated in the National Capital.

    • 6

      The Quebec region has six universities including Laval University (19th in the world). It is the city with the largest number of researchers per inhabitant in Canada (211 per 100,000 inhabitants).

    Quebec's assets

    • Costs

      The cost of R&D in Quebec City is 30.1% cheaper than in major American cities.

    • Situation

      Quebec City benefits from efficient transport infrastructures, with the Port of Quebec, a strategic hub for North American port traffic, which has its own innovation laboratory: Le Phare.

    • Quality of life

      The cost of electricity in Quebec City is among the lowest in the world thanks to hydroelectricity, a considerable economic advantage for technology companies.

    • Key sectors

      Quebec stands out in applied and optical technologies (with the National Institute of Optics), quantum (with Quantino) and information technologies (cybersecurity, insurtech, fintech).

    • Key players

      LE CAMP, 2 Degrés, Quantino, Coop Carbone

  • Sherbrooke

    Sherbrooke In figures

    • +80

      This is the number of startups that the city of Sherbrooke is home to, making it the 3rd largest hub in the province.

    • 3

      Sherbrooke is home to 3 major academic institutions, +44,000 university students, it is the 4th student city in Canada and the 1st city for the quality of life offered to students.

    • +150 M$

      The amount invested in venture capital in startups in 2023, including $20 million in quantum innovation startups.

    Sherbrooke's assets

    • Situation

      Only 90 minutes from Montreal, and in the heart of the Eastern Townships, Sherbrooke is a crossroads for trade between Canada and the United States.

    • Quality of life

      Nestled in the heart of nature, between mountains and lakes, Sherbrooke combines the quality of life of a medium-sized city with access to cutting-edge services.

    • Quantum

      Sherbrooke, a hub for quantum technologies, is home to the Quantum Institute of the University of Sherbrooke and the DistriQ quantum innovation zone. A dedicated fund, Quantacet, was recently launched.

    • Microelectronic

      The Technum innovation zone is an internationally recognized hub located in the heart of Bromont, just a short distance from Sherbrooke.

    • Key players

      ACET, Technum, DistriQ, Magog Technopole

Tech companies supported by Québec Tech

  • ABC Dust TechnologiesDust control and soil stabilizationQuebec2025
  • AtekEnvironmental monitoringMontreal2025
  • AWL-ElectricityWireless power transfer technology that meets and anticipates market demands.Montreal2026
  • AxyaCentralize and synchronize updates with suppliers through an ERP, while optimizing your data.Montreal2026
  • AYE3D3DMontreal2025
  • Balko TechLiDAR manufacturingQuebec2025
  • BioAlertManufacturingSherbrooke2025
  • BioIntelligence Technologies Inc.Biotechnology and biomaterialsSherbrooke2024
  • BioliftWork equipmentMontreal2025
  • Bliq PhotoniqueHigh-resolution microscopy technology enabling real-time visualization of fluid transformations to maximize performance, control, and efficiency.Quebec2026
  • Caur TechnologiesInnovative and sustainable technologies that accelerate mineral exploration and energy transition.Longueuil2026
  • ChillSkyn Inc.Cooling technologyMontreal2025
  • CliniaAI-powered health search and navigation technology that enables reliable, compliant, and personalized experiences within existing platforms.Montreal2026
  • Electro Carbon Inc.Technology that transforms CO₂ into high-performing, locally manufactured products with a reduced environmental footprint.St-Mathieu-de-Beloeil2026
  • Eli HealthTechnology combining chemistry, hardware, artificial intelligence, and software to provide instant access to hormonal data through low-cost, real-time testing.Montreal2026
  • eliaWorkspace managementQuebec2025
  • EthnocareMedtechQuebec2025
  • EugeriaAI and e-commerce solutions designed to support aging at home, including presence detection, communication tools, and care automation.Montreal2026
  • FemtumHigh-precision mid-infrared fiber lasers enabling advanced applications in micromachining, spectroscopy, and photonics research.Quebec2026
  • Ferreol TechnologiesInnovative materialsQuebec2024
  • flovverFintechMontreal2024
  • FundicaFinancial servicesMontreal2025
  • GaiiaWireless technology consulting firm specializing in Internet of Things solutions.Quebec2026
  • GamotechClimate technologyBlainville2025
  • GeosapiensScience-based modeling solutions that increase resilience to climate risksQuebec2026
  • GomaterialsB2B and B2G marketplace optimizing landscape material procurement through data-driven sourcing tools.Pincourt2026
  • Gray Oncology SolutionsOncology care optimization platformMontreal2025
  • Haply RoboticsHaptic technologyMontreal2025
  • HeylistSoftware developmentMontreal2025
  • InnodalBiotechnology and agri-foodLongueuil2025
  • Jumine Inc.SaaS – Mining industryQuebec2025
  • Kara RHA SaaS platform that empowers organizations to better utilize their HR data by unifying it with AI to provide a clear view of talent-related challenges.Quebec2026
  • Latence TechSoftware developmentMontreal2025
  • Les technologies Skyrenu inc.A modular, energy-efficient CO2 capture solution that makes decarbonization affordable, viable, and scalable.Sherbrooke2026
  • Lime SantéSoftware developmentMontreal2024
  • LithologIQInnovative mining technology enabling the rapid and reliable acquisition of mineralogical data to support more efficient and sustainable resource development.Montreal2026
  • Maket TechnologiesArchitectureMontreal2024
  • MaxaPlatform helping multi-ERP organizations generate CFO-grade reporting for commercial teams.Montreal2026
  • MecademicCompact, ultra-precise industrial robotic arms designed for high-precision applications in electronics, medical, and aerospace sectors.Montreal2026
  • MechasysManufacturer of high-performance robotic laser projectors that project 1:1 plans with millimetric accuracy to optimize on-site execution.Montreal2026
  • MedscintMedical equipmentQuebec2025
  • Molecular ForecasterTools and technologies advancing the discovery of small molecule drugs.Montreal2026
  • Onyx TechnologiesCustom Salesforce-based platform that transforms real estate sales and marketing management into a driver of performance and growth.Montreal2026
  • Ora MedicalRehabilitation medical equipmentMontreal2025
  • Oxia InitiativeCarbon measurementMontreal2025
  • Partage ClubMobile app for object sharingMontreal2025
  • PlanivoreSaaS – Strategic planningMontreal2025
  • PointLazMining inspection technology platformQuebec2025
  • RegenEAUEnergy efficiencyLévis2025
  • RevealAn integrated precision healthcare ecosystem combining Raman spectroscopy, AI, and multimodal platforms to improve real-time detection, diagnosis, and clinical intervention.Montreal2026
  • Rinnovision3D scanningSainte-Marie2025
  • Saguaro BiosciencesBiotechnologyQuebec2025
  • TastetA reliable, personalized, and scalable food discovery technology that combines editorial content, data, and AI to connect everyone to the best restaurants in major cities worldwide.Montreal2026
  • UnitoSaaS platform enabling real-time, bidirectional synchronization across tools such as Trello, Asana, Jira, Salesforce, and GitHub.Montreal2026
  • vadiMAPDecarbonization and energy transitionMontreal2025
  • Visao3D web and AR visualizationQuebec2025

Radar: your ecosystem analysis tool

Get familiar with the Radar platform, a tool developed with Dealroom, which brings together the most relevant information from the startup ecosystem. Radar allows you to explore all the data on startups throughout Quebec.