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Founded in 1996 by Ms. Héléne Desmarais, CEIM is a true pioneer in Montreal’s start-up ecosystem and plays a vital role in the launch and development of Quebec’s most innovative companies. Located in the heart of Montreal’s Innovation District, in a revitalised 57,000 square feet industrial building, CEIM offers a full range of consulting, coaching and associated services, which have contributed to the successful launch of over 350 companies. From digital technologies, artificial intelligence, virtual reality and video games through to life sciences, cleantech and Manufacturing 4.0, CEIM’s multidisciplinary, results-orientated and highly experienced team supports an average of 40 companies per year.

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Tailored services at each stage of your development

Convinced that a “one size fits all” program is not optimum for your unique business project, CEIM has chosen to adopt a customized approach that is adapted to each client’s individual needs. As such, the incubation period can last anywhere from one to three years, depending on the market, the stage of your organization’s development and the expertise and needs of your start-up team.

From market validation, strategic planning and commercialization tactics through to international business development, CEIM advises early-stage and growth-stage companies in all key phases of development.

A winning formula that yields tangible results

According to the latest independent survey conducted by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), in the spring of 2018, 93% of its CAIP clients stated that they were very satisfied and would highly recommend CEIM services.

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A Pan-Canadian program for the video game industry

Recognizing that Quebec and Canada are leaders in the gaming industry, CEIM, in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), has launched a unique Missions Abroad program designed to help independent game developers enhance their international business development. With support from GAC and two of its own experts, CEIM organizes annual missions to strategic events and regions, preparing selected participants for qualified B2B meetings and maximizing business opportunities with publishers, distribution partners, and the specialized press.

 

Promoting entrepreneurship among women in Tech

Another notable milestone for CEIM was the launch, in January 2015, of TechnoChic, a peer support group that brings together around 20 women entrepreneurs to encourage support and solidarity through discussions and sharing of experiences. In addition, networking cocktails and other special events are held to help stimulate women’s entrepreneurship in technology.

CEIM also offers :

  • Information sessions and networking activities: over 15 special events (breakfast conferences, thematic cocktails) covering a wide range of topics relevant to entrepreneurs (i.e.: international business development, market valuation, etc.) and attracting over 1,000 participants every year.
  • Office spaces located in the heart of the Innovation District with flexible rental terms and competitive rates
    • A global ecosystem of strategic partners

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Founded in 1996 by Ms. Héléne Desmarais, CEIM is a true pioneer in Montreal’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, and plays an essential role in the creation and development of innovative businesses and Quebec’s economic growth. Located in the heart of the Quartier de l’innovation, in a former industrial building of 57,000 sq. ft., the CEIM offers a full range of consulting and coaching services as well as related services that have effectively contributed to the start-up of more than 350 businesses.

From digital technologies to life sciences, via artificial intelligence, virtual reality, video games and 4.0 clean and manufacturing technologies, CEIM advises around forty companies each year thanks to a multidisciplinary team, experienced in business and results oriented.

Personalized services at each stage of development

Starting from the fact that each project is unique and that there is therefore no place for “one size fits all”, CEIM has chosen to adopt a tailor-made supervision model, adapted to the specific needs of each business. As a result, the duration of the coaching can vary from one to three years, depending on the sector of activity, the stage of development and the internal expertise.

Whether for the validation of commercial potential, strategic planning, setting up a sales department or missions abroad, CEIM advises its clients in all the crucial stages in the start-up and growth of their business. business.

A winning formula and convincing results

According to the latest independent survey conducted by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) in the spring of 2018: 93% of its CAIP clients say they are very satisfied and would highly recommend its services.

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A pan-Canadian program for the video game industry

Quebec and Canada being undisputed leaders in the video game industry, the CEIM, with the support of Global Affairs Canada (GAC), has created a unique pan-Canadian program of missions intended for independent developers or studios, and aimed at to stimulate their international development. Thus, the CEIM each year proposes the most promising destinations and events and prepares, in collaboration with AMC and two of its experts, B2B meetings with the aim of maximizing business opportunities with publishers, distribution partners and members of the specialized press.

TechnoChic: to support and propel female entrepreneurship

Another noteworthy CEIM initiative: the creation in January 2015 of the TechnoChic mutual aid group, which today brings together some twenty technology entrepreneurs and whose objective is to promote mutual aid between peers, knowledge sharing and discussion. Cocktail-conferences and other special events are also organized to promote female technological entrepreneurship.

CEIM is also:

• Information and networking activities: more than 15 special events/year (breakfasts – conferences, thematic cocktail parties), dealing with topics of interest to entrepreneurs (international development, assessment of the market value of companies, etc.) and bringing together more than 1,000 participants.
• Office space in the heart of the Quartier de l’Innovation, with flexible rental conditions and competitive rates
• A global ecosystem of strategic partners

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