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The Top 7 Accelerators in Montreal

Discover the top 7 accelerators in Montreal and take your early-stage startup to new heights.

MontrealCanadaAll Verticals
7 programs · Statuses checked Jul 2026
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Overview

Montreal has a growing base of early-stage founders, and a handful of accelerators have emerged to fund and scale them — offering capital, mentorship, and the networks teams need to build in the region. Here are 7 worth knowing, drawn from the startersss directory of 3,133 programs.

01

AQC Capital

MontrealCanadaRolling admissions

AQC Capital is known for being a specialized accelerator that focuses on early-stage startups in the fintech and insurtech sectors. Startups in these industries that are looking for mentorship, funding, and access to a strong network of in…

About
ApplicationsRollingFirst cheque$750ExitsUndisclosedFounded2020
How it works
DurationDuration UnknownFormatUnknownEquityUp to $750k
Verticals
Artificial IntelligenceHealthcareFintechCybersecurity
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02

Carbon 13 Venture Builder

MontrealCanada

A venture builder that creates and invests in startups focused on decarbonization.

About
First chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2015
How it works
FormatIn PersonEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
Climate
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03

Centech

MontrealCanada

Centech is a startup accelerator based in Montreal, Canada, known for its focus on deep technology startups. They provide a 12-month program that includes mentorship, access to funding, and a dedicated space for startups to work on their p…

About
First chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2014
How it works
DurationDuration UnknownFormatIn PersonEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
Artificial IntelligenceHealthcareCleantechFintech
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04

CQDM

MontrealCanada

CQDM is known for its focus on supporting innovative life sciences startups in Canada. They provide funding, mentorship, and access to a network of industry experts, making it an ideal accelerator for early-stage startups in the biopharmac…

About
First chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2008
How it works
DurationDuration UnknownFormatRemoteEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
Life SciencesHealthtech
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05

FounderFuel

MontrealCanada

We are Canada’s Leading Venture Accelerator

About
First chequeUndisclosedExits13Founded2010
How it works
Duration12 weeksFormatIn PersonEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
FinanceInternetSaaSVenture Capital
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06

TandemLaunch

MontrealCanada

TandemLaunch is a startup incubator and venture capital firm that helps entrepreneurs turn research and technology into successful businesses.

About
First chequeUndisclosedExits3Founded2010
How it works
FormatHybridEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
Artificial IntelligenceAudioAutomotiveComputer Vision
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07

The Holt Xchange

MontrealCanada

The Holt Xchange is known for its focus on early-stage startups in the transportation and logistics industry. With a strong emphasis on mentorship and industry connections, this accelerator is ideal for startups looking to disrupt and inno…

About
First cheque$135ExitsUndisclosedFounded2019
How it works
Duration12 WeeksFormatHybridEquityUp to $135k
Verticals
Fintech
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No longer operating

One program from earlier versions of this list has since shut down or gone offline (checked Jul 2026): Techstars Montreal AI Accelerator.

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