Smart growth x lean scaling up
This is not a bootcamp. This is a long term strategy designed to generate results.
” Our investors, like IQ, have a long term vision that is aligned with our objectives. We’re not feeling any pressure and we appreciate that.”
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– Joël Pelletier, Co-founder, Distillerie St-Laurent
Startup101
10 weeks to develop your startup mindset. Perfect for scientists / curious minds looking to explore new career paths. Learn about the international startup ecosystem and meet scientists-turned- entrepreneurs who have made interesting pivots during their academic journey. From team building to IP negotiation, get a starter kit that will help you navigate the uncharted waters of tech.
“The best tech in the hands of a bad leader will definitely fail. It takes a diverse team where everybody’s expertise is recognized and celebrated. The human factor is key.”
– Patrice Dione, CEO of InnovActiv
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Startup Founder vs Entrepreneur
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Lean Startup 101 Learn the basics
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Empathy and customer journey. Exploration and market validation
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Ideation & prototyping
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Pitch deck, business model
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Team building Promoting diversity
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Leadership & management
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KPI, performance and life balance
Flots Pro
Scaling your brand
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Monthly mentoring
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Business modele, finances, IP & equity
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Brand Strategy and sales channels
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Market validation with industrial partners
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Design Thinking & Scientific matchmaking
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10 week Leadership Residency
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Nano Retreat
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Growth, performance & balance
How does it work?
We adapt to your needs
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Expression of interest
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Intro call
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Your application is deposited
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A custom program is designed
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We assign you a mentor
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12 months of smart growth
“The opportunity of having a financial cushion during the whole R&D process was a game changer.”
– Patrice Dionne, CEO of InnovActiv
“We have a huge commercialisation challenge if we want to open international sales channels. We target a human-scale, organic growth, but we need help to get to the next level. Yet, it has to remain FUN. It’s part of the journey.”