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PURPOSE DRIVEN INNOVATION

PURPOSE DRIVEN INNOVATION
Whatever your field, our specialized streams provide the tailored expertise, resources, and network you need to build and scale.

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. Our support covers every stage—validating ideas, securing resources, developing products, raising funds, expanding internationally, and building strong networks within 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.
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Social Innovation

We support individuals and startups focused on education, health, environment, culture, or other social issues who want to have a positive impact on the community and the world. Our expertise in social innovation, guided by various models and ESG criteria, infuses all new projects at District 3.
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innovation gives everyone the superpower to create positive impact.
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
Emission Reduction Now
Founder
District 3 helped us address weaknesses in marketing and financing. Our coach encouraged us to treat these challenges with love, providing valuable insight and support as a helpful mirror in our growth journey.
Catherine Mondor
Medyx
Founder
The support has been invaluable in our transition from startup to growth, facilitating conversations that help us explore both company and personal dynamics, guiding us through changes in roles and responsibilities.
Colin Gallagher
Haply
Co-founder
We are guided by three mentors from MentorConnect. They have supported our evolution and pivots, asking the tough questions that have led us to make better decisions.
Eric Normandeau
RecharjME
Founder
District 3 validated my idea and provided new skills, making me feel like I belong. Their virtual and physical spaces offer mentorship and inspiration from other startups, creating a supportive community focused on social impact.
Anne-Pascale Ménard
Cedulify
Founder
I find that as a solo entrepreneur, the road is really lonely at times. Surrounding yourself and being in spaces with other entrepreneurs, having friends that also have businesses, really, really helps.
Marie-Claire Hamel
Ozex
Founder
I had this idea that we need to raise millions of dollars. My coach was Julie, and she was telling me, be calm, try to build a good business, not just raise money. You want to develop a product that has value for your users.
Behnam Farsi
CanApply
Founder
At District 3, we were challenged constantly. The one-on-one coaching transformed us from two people with a good idea into a business with clear strategy, mission, and vision.
Erika Braithwaite
Precision Analytics
Co-founder
D3 offers incredible support for entrepreneurs. The tailored Launch & Grow program lets us choose relevant workshops, and 1:1 sessions with our dedicated coach ensure we stay focused on our business and keep moving forward.
Catherine Forest-Nault
Life Engine
Co-founder
Success is deeply personal for me. It’s about making a meaningful impact, helping others, and achieving financial stability. Equally important is the personal growth that comes from this journey, shaping who I am.
Bishakh Rout
OcuVista Solutions
Co-founder
District 3 offered valuable mentoring and coaching support, enabling us to exchange ideas. We continue with MentorConnect, where diverse mentors share insights, revealing that many challenges are similar across industries.
Josh Pottel
Molecular Forecaster
Co-founder
As a leader, D3 supports you throughout your journey, encouraging exploration from various angles. Each time you reach a milestone, they motivate you to keep moving forward.
Dilan Jaunky
GC LipidTech
Co-founder
I had been a scientist all my life. Patents and papers have a major impact only when they become a product, therapy or tool. I’ve grown tremendously since, thanks to the right support to guide me along my entrepreneurial journey.
Margaret Magdesian, Ph.D.
Ananda Devices
Co-Founder
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