Collision
accelerator3-month intensive program for early-stage impact projects with workshops, coaching (up to 30 hours), and cohort-based support to validate and structure ideas
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Overview
Esplanade Québec is the first accelerator for social and environmental impact entrepreneurs in Quebec.
Founded
2014
Regions
Quebec (QC)
Over 150 coaches and experts mobilized. 45 cohorts supported. Offers free online tools for impact entrepreneurs. Active community networking platform. Geographic reach expanded from Montreal to all of Quebec.
Classification
Industries
Other
Focus Areas
Community healthFood systems resilience and securityCircular economyClean energySustainable mobilityYouth education and transitionEnvironmental change and climate action
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BAI Positioning
Precisionhigh confidence
Deepening and honing both venture and entrepreneurial competency to gain deeper sectoral traction
Sector-specific (Other). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).
Learn more about the four BAI types →Programs
Accélération
accelerator6-month program to scale projects, strengthen business models, and maximize impact with intensive workshops, up to 80 hours of expert coaching, and experimentation opportunities
Mouvement circulaire
acceleratorSpecialized program for circular economy entrepreneurs offering single-window access to expertise, personalized strategic coaching, targeted workshops, and deployment support
Transformation
accelerator4-8 month program for preparing mature impact ventures for investment with up to 400 hours of coaching to sustain growth while maintaining social/environmental impact
Webinaires d'impact
eventFree webinars for impact entrepreneurs covering project structuring, financing, and impact development
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