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We help people turn ideas into startups, startups into companies, and companies into global impact.
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What we do
At District 3, we create an environment where innovation thrives. We equip our community with the essential tools, expertise, and connections needed to drive change and make a lasting impact.

Gain access to industry-specific events, partners, networks, funding, coaching, and knowledge in health, bio, high tech, and social innovation.

What we do
At District 3, we create an environment where innovation thrives. We equip our community with the essential tools, expertise, and connections needed to drive change and make a lasting impact.

Fundraising strategies, pitch practice, introduction to key global investors.

What we do
At District 3, we create an environment where innovation thrives. We equip our community with the essential tools, expertise, and connections needed to drive change and make a lasting impact.

Benefit from personalized guidance and mentorship from seasoned industry experts.

what we do
At District 3, we create an environment where innovation thrives. We equip our community with the essential tools, expertise, and connections needed to drive change and make a lasting impact.

Expand your horizons with connections and opportunities on an international scale.

what we do
At District 3, we create an environment where innovation thrives. We equip our community with the essential tools, expertise, and connections needed to drive change and make a lasting impact.

Integrate environmental, social and governance principles into your business model for sustainable growth.

what we do
At District 3, we create an environment where innovation thrives. We equip our community with the essential tools, expertise, and connections needed to drive change and make a lasting impact.

Join a dynamic, inclusive community where collaboration and support fuel success.

what we do
At District 3, we create an environment where innovation thrives. We equip our community with the essential tools, expertise, and connections needed to drive change and make a lasting impact.

Leverage our facilities and resources to bring your venture to life.

A decade of commitment to change

25K+ Community members
25K+
1175+ Startups supported since 2014
1175+
$220M+ Sales & funds
$220M+
475+ Active employees annually
475+
services

Whether you’re an individual with an idea or a startup transitioning to an SME, we’re here to help you grow and navigate challenges.

Our services are free, open to everyone, and we take no equity. Your intellectual property remains yours.

OUR SERVICES

Kickstart your idea, master problem-solving, and gain the confidence to say, "I’m ready to be part of the change." 

We believe innovation gives everyone the superpower to create positive impact.
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We’re surrounded by inspiring people, all driven by a passion to make a difference. Meet the founders, from local to global, whose projects are creating meaningful change.
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Pioneering Sustainable Packaging for a Zero-Food Waste Future

Freshr Technologies develops compostable packaging that extends seafood shelf life, reducing plastic waste and supporting sustainability.
Pre-seed
AgTech & FoodTech
Bio
Pre-seed
AgTech & FoodTech
Pioneering Sustainable Packaging for a Zero-Food Waste Future
Freshr
Freshr Technologies develops compostable packaging that extends seafood shelf life, reducing plastic waste and supporting sustainability.

Enhancing Public Health Through Smart Water Management

CANN Forecast empowers municipalities with AI to improve water quality and infrastructure, addressing crises and enhancing public health.
Pre-seed
Climate & Sustainability
High Tech
Pre-seed
Climate & Sustainability
Enhancing Public Health Through Smart Water Management
CANN Forecast
CANN Forecast empowers municipalities with AI to improve water quality and infrastructure, addressing crises and enhancing public health.

Revolutionizing Cancer Care Efficiency and Patient Experience

Gray Oncology optimizes cancer treatment flow, reduces staff workload, and enhances patient experience using AI and operations research.
Pre-seed
AI & ML
Health
Pre-seed
AI & ML
Revolutionizing Cancer Care Efficiency and Patient Experience
Gray Oncology
Gray Oncology optimizes cancer treatment flow, reduces staff workload, and enhances patient experience using AI and operations research.

Improving the lives of people with neurological health conditions

Hyasynth uses industrial fermentation to supply millions of people with therapeutics
Series A
Biopharma
Bio
Series A
Biopharma
Improving the lives of people with neurological health conditions
Hyasynth
Hyasynth uses industrial fermentation to supply millions of people with therapeutics

Making drug discovery more efficient

Expediting the delivery of new medicines with a predictive software designed for chemists
Pre-seed
Biopharma
Bio
Pre-seed
Biopharma
Making drug discovery more efficient
Molecular Forecaster
Expediting the delivery of new medicines with a predictive software designed for chemists

Cell and gene therapy to cure any pathology

A revolutionary approach to cancer treatment
Pre-seed
Biopharma
Bio
Pre-seed
Biopharma
Cell and gene therapy to cure any pathology
Modulari-T
A revolutionary approach to cancer treatment

Social change through organizing group action

Empowering communities with a platform to help individuals create their own impact.
Pre-seed
Community Support
Social Innovation
Pre-seed
Community Support
Social change through organizing group action
Komino
Empowering communities with a platform to help individuals create their own impact.
Testimonials
Don’t just take our word for it—let the founders do the talking.
D3 truly feels like home, a place where we can explore and grow. It helps us navigate the challenges of structuring our governance to ensure our solutions focus on impact, which is essential for our mission.
Jean-Christophe Mortreux
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Emission Reduction Now
sector specific expertise

Our support is aimed at all entrepreneurs using new technologies to innovate. District 3 offers expertise in specific sectors. Do you work in biotech, healthcare or social innovation? 
We can offer you support and resources specific to your sector.

Bio
As the only incubator in Quebec with specialized expertise in the bio sector, we support founders using bio innovation to accelerate commercialization and drive positive impact on people and the planet. Our focus areas include biopharma, agri-food, clean technologies, and biomaterials.

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Health
We empower startups in medical devices, digital health, and paramedical solutions. We guide founders through every step of building their startup—validating ideas, securing essential resources, driving product development, and connecting with the global health ecosystem.

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High Tech
We help ambitious technology startup founders to accelerate their path to product-market fit through tailored, one-on-one coaching. Our approach focuses on objectives-driven guidance, skill development in entrepreneurship, strategic advice, ecosystem networking, and support for scaling internationally.

Hi­gh­ Te­ch

Social Innovation
We support individuals and startups focused on education, health, the environment, culture, and other social issues committed to making a positive impact on communities and the world. Our social innovation expertise, grounded in ESG principles and proven models, drives every new venture at District 3.

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