About us

Centech | World-Class Innovation Center

A non-profit organization, Centech supports high-tech companies and projects with high growth potential, from conceptualization to commercialization, thanks to a bold, collaborative and passionate ecosystem.

Our history

1996

Creation of Centech by the École de technologie supérieure

2018

Creation of the Collision Lab, an open innovation hub facilitating collaboration between startups and large corporations

2019

Centech recognized by UBI Global as one of the top 20 incubators in the world

2023

Centech recognized by UBI Global as one of the top 10 incubators in the world

Our values

Enterprising

We collaborate with proactive and autonomous people, renowned for their sense of initiative and their thirst for excellence, who act with agility, efficiency and ambition to surpass themselves.

Collaborative

We have built a community based on mutual support and fueled by a strong sense of belonging, where everyone plays an active role in the success of the other.

Passionate

We hire people who are motivated and committed, and who can help in building a work environment that’s both pleasant and dynamic, one in which rigor, consistency and competence combine.

Audacious

We are driven by optimism and curiosity in the face of change, and have implemented a dynamic based on continuous improvement and focused on solutions.

Responsible

We encourage ways of doing things, activities and projects that are authentic, inclusive and respectful of the environment, society and people.

Our goals

Learn more about Centech’s objectives and the desired impact in Quebec and Canadian societies.

Encourage entrepreneurial ambitions and technology transfer in Quebec

Stimulate entrepreneurial spirit and encourage technology transfer through open innovation
Attract and retain the best local and international Deep tech and Medtech projects

Support high-potential technological innovation entrepreneurial projects

Offer an ecosystem focused on excellence, with access to quality training, support and infrastructure, to go from startup to business.
Build an outstanding service offering and a first-class network including collaborators, partners and investors to accelerate business growth
Provide key resources to support commercialization both locally and internationally

Actively participate in Quebec's economic development by providing concrete solutions to our societal issues

Support impact projects that address our society’s current and future challenges
Guarantee privileged access to Centech’s ecosystem for deep tech MedTech and Edtech companies, throughout Quebec

Our key sectors

We support high-potential Startups that offer innovative solutions to significant problems and societal challenges.

Entrepreneur en train de regarder un bras robotique en fonction, au Centech

Deeptech

Products and solutions that rely on innovative technologies to respond to societal challenges and improve productivity.
Centech is particularly interested in companies developing deep tech solutions in the following industries:

Automation & Industry 4.0
Transport & Logistics
Telecommunications & Microelectronics
Energy & the Environment

Medtech

Medtech encompasses technological products and solutions aimed at improving health care, quality of life and medical techniques to ensure the well-being of all individuals in our society.

Centech's commitment to sustainable development

Centech places particular emphasis on technology companies that meet one of these 8 UN Sustainable Development Goals:

Affordable and clean energy

Good health and well-being

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Clean water and sanitation

Climate action

Sustainable cities and communities

Responsible consumption and production

Decent work and economic growth

Two spaces dedicated to Innovation

Located in the heart of Montreal’s Quartier de l’innovation, Centech offers two friendly and collaborative spaces, entirely dedicated to the development of large-scale technology companies.