Co-founded by Claire Phan (CEO) and Julie Bertucceli (CSO), MiniGyn is rethinking gynecological care from the ground up — starting with the tools.

Spring’s in full swing — and so is the momentum at D3. With a landmark contribution from Desjardins supporting both District 3 and JMSB, along with fresh startup wins and programs in full bloom, there’s a lot to celebrate. Check out our founder wellness study or join an upcoming pitch night.

Our first Founders & Funders pitch night is in the books—and it couldn’t have gone better. Eight early-stage founders took the mic for 2.5-minute pitches, followed by live, unfiltered feedback from 10+ VCs and 30+ experienced founders and operators.

Big milestone for Freshr, a D3-backed startup and MentorConnect alum (2018–2023). Diamond Edge Ventures, the venture arm of Mitsubishi Chemical Group, has joined Freshr’s oversubscribed Seed round as a strategic investor—a powerful endorsement of the company’s breakthrough FreshrPack™ technology.

MycoFutures is scaling up! Their first dedicated mushroom leather production facility is now launching in Montreal. Powered by fungi and circular design, this marks a major step toward sustainable, scalable alternatives to traditional leather.

Concordia’s District 3 celebrates a decade of fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, impacting over 1,200 startups across various sectors.

Major gift to the Campaign for Concordia will advance initiatives at District 3 and the John Molson School of Business

Leaders of health science ventures are struggling with anxiety, depression and burnout, according to research from MaRS and District 3

Happy Spring! In this edition, explore insights from our recent workshops, the latest updates from D3 startups, and our upcoming program offerings and events!

One of our D3 startups, Rocket Doctor, is helping close healthcare gaps across the province while empowering independent physicians with a tech-first model that works.

Begin your startup journey in 2025! Discover opportunities this winter at D3

Check out startup news, join our programs, attend D3 events, or drop by our co-working space

At District 3, we see failure as a launchpad to success – every turning point offers us an opportunity to grow and learn something new

As we shift into autumn, District 3 is celebrating 10 Years of empowering founders and creating impact

Explore upcoming workshops, events, and the latest from our startups

As our fall cohort wraps up with their final pitches, we look forward to welcoming the next season of founders to D3

We’re proud to celebrate Anmol Nagpal, Co-Founder of Nospharma and D3 Validation Coach, for winning the Audience Award at NeuroSphere Demo Day

Congrats to all D3 staff and founders who were nominated this year—your impact resonates far and wide

District 3 emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive environment for neurodivergent founders, fostering innovation and diversity in the startup world.

Our latest whitepaper explores how an inclusive workplace not only empowers individuals but drives innovation

We look back on a successful and impactful year 2023.

Final-year Concordia students and recent grads across all faculties can apply to the 12-week program by April 14

Clinia is positioning itself as a key player in digital health, aiming to centralize access to online medical services and simplify the patient care journey.

Jennifer Côté, CEO & Co-Founder of Opalia, was featured in Research Money, sharing her journey as a startup founder and Opalia’s progress in developing sustainable, cell-based dairy products.