Centech Acceleration Program: Winter 2027 cohort in Montreal
Centech's free 12 week Acceleration Program in Montreal supports deeptech, medtech and edtech startups. The call for the Winter 2027 cohort is open until December 1.
The Centech Acceleration Program is a free 12 week program in Montreal and the entry point to Centech. The call for projects for the next cohort, named Accélération H2027 on the application form, is open until December 1 at 9 AM.
The program gives free, personalized support. It includes more than 15 hours of group workshops, weekly mentoring sessions, and free 24/7 access to Centech's shared workspaces and meeting rooms. Startups can present to Centech's network of investors and partners and work with corporate partners in the Collision Lab. Centech runs 50 workshops and conferences and two cohorts a year.
Centech and the program are mainly for companies in deeptech, medtech or edtech. To qualify, a project must be realistic and have potential for commercialization, include a significant technological advance or a patentable innovation, and fit the sectors and technologies that Centech supports. The program is held in person in Montreal.
During the program, founders work on validating their technology and the product to sell, building a financial model, choosing a business model, and preparing their pitch.
Founders apply through Centech's online form. Information sessions are offered in French.