momentumPI
otherIntellectual property awareness and support program
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MAIN
our movement gives entrepreneurs the courage to risk and to accelerate innovation in Quebec
Overview
MAIN Québec is the first network of business accelerators and incubators in Quebec. They provide business acceleration and incubation services to non-profit organizations. They also offer momentumPI, a service that provides free training on intellectua...
Type
Not-for-Profit
Founded
2015
Regions
Quebec (QC)
MAIN operates across all 17 administrative regions of Quebec with 170+ member organizations including 50+ incubators and accelerators. The network emphasizes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and collective action. Recent focus areas include entrepreneur mental health (through Le Parachute initiative), intellectual property education (momentumPI), and ecosystem monitoring (PERSEIS). They publish regular magazine content and host annual summits.
Classification
Industries
General/industry agnostic
Focus Areas
intellectual property protectionmental health and well-being for entrepreneursventure capital and fundraisingagri-food innovationecosystem development and collaboration
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Stages supported
Scale
Services offered
- Mentorship and access to advisors
- Networking opportunities and community events
BAI Positioning
Finessemedium confidence
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).
Learn more about the four BAI types →Programs
Parapluie
otherHealth coverage plan for entrepreneurs in Quebec, providing coverage comparable to large company employees
MAIN Summit
eventAnnual gathering of entrepreneurial support professionals
PERSEIS
otherEcosystem monitoring and research initiative
Le Parachute
otherMental health support program for entrepreneurs
Training Courses
courseWorkshops and training for entrepreneurial support professionals
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