Created in 2015, La Piscine is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to catalyze and cultivate the first-ever ecosystem dedicated to the development of entrepreneurship in the cultural and creative sectors in Montréal and across Québec. Since its creation, the organization has implemented successful incubation and acceleration programs to accompany the development of creative and cultural entrepreneurs and companies with high growth potential. In addition, La Piscine delivers made-to-measure services to help private sector companies and public institutions mobilize the most innovative cultural and creative industry players to leverage effective and strategic business solutions. La Piscine is currently working with Gestion Georges Coulombe on the development of the Rodier Project, the first site dedicated to cultural and creative entrepreneurship in Montréal.
Type
Not-for-Profit
Founded
2015
Regions
Quebec (QC)
Operates Le Rodier, an architectural landmark in Griffintown, Montreal that serves as both an incubation space and event venue (capacity up to 200 people). Supports both for-profit enterprises and nonprofits (OBNL).
Industries
Focus Areas
Sourced from website
Stages supported
Services offered
- Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
- Networking opportunities and community events
- Office space, co-working environment
- Paid programming (cash)
- Trade and export support (Includes: Business development missions, internationalization, and any other activities linked to international market development)
Refining and expanding venture growth and entrepreneurial competencies and create the connections across innovation ecosystem
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).
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