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As part of the D3 community, you will benefit from access to our collaborative workspace, exclusive events, expert-led workshops, a growing network, funding opportunities, and valuable industry insights.
Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and master the art of systems thinking. Conduct research to better understand your challenge using systems mapping and the Impact Gaps Canvas. By the end, you’ll enhance your problem-solving skills, confidently develop impactful solutions, visualize complex systems, and apply a systems-thinking approach to your business development.
Test your market hypotheses and develop your business model while working alongside peers. Use hands-on methods to validate your ideas through stakeholder discovery and consumer interviews. Access 1:1 industry-specific coaching and attend workshops and training—all within District 3’s downtown Montreal coworking space.
District 3 offers a 10 to 12-week program that includes individual work, coaching, and workshops, with a commitment of 25 hours per week per co-founder. Weekly in-person attendance is required for a 3-hour session. Our services are completely free, with no equity taken, and your intellectual property remains fully yours.
Access to tailored services to build your product, acquire customers, and achieve or boost early sales. Get biweekly 1:1 industry-specific coaching focused on 90-day sprints, along with customized workshops and peer-to-peer sessions. We’ll help you navigate non-dilutive funding and fundraising rounds while connecting you with a robust network of local and global partners and investors. Enjoy co-working space access and join a community of like-minded innovators.
Engage in monthly 90-minute sessions with three mentors, receiving tailored guidance on hiring, internationalization, and more—within a safe, NDA-bound environment. As mentors, you will enjoy bi-monthly luncheons to expand your network and access co-working space in downtown Montreal.
January 1, 1970
Montreal is classified as a plant hardiness zone 5A, so probably about 5 weeks?
You’ll probably want to start them indoors if you can 🍅
Not at all. But you can try ours, in our beautiful co-working space in Downtown Montreal!
The Residency is held in person, at D3 Innovation Hub space. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to meet inspiring people and work in a creative and disruptive environment.
+ we have an excellent Korean BBQ just down the street (and they have seed-eater options!)
The program lasts 12 Weeks, from May 5th to July 25th
Join our info session Tuesday April 1st, where you can learn more about the program and how to submit a strong application.
Applications open immediately following the info session. Then, you’ll have until April 15th to submit your application.
For those who are selected, the second stage is an interactive workshop on Saturday April 19th (either AM or PM)
For those who are selected, the third stage is a brief individual interview on April 22nd or April 23rd
Residency begins May 5th
Do you have experience in circus administration? Mythical creature habitat design? Vegetable geometry? Robot therapeutics?
Probably not, but don’t you worry, any expertise is worth having in a deliberately trans-disciplinary team. We’re looking for people who are curious, passionate, respectful, self-reflexive and eager to develop themselves. These are the real qualifications!
Soon-to-be or recently graduated Concordia students of any faculties. Participants are respectful, eager to learn, and from diverse backgrounds.
The residency is for you if you yearn for the opportunity to build skills that you may not have explored during your degree, but that are essential for effective teamwork in work and personal growth as well as relationship wellbeing.
We welcome applications from teams and entrepreneurs across all industries. While we specialize in health, bio, high tech, and social innovation, our services are designed to support a wide range of business solutions. We’re here to support startups, no matter your industry or if your focus spans multiple fields.
No, our programs and services are open to all Quebec residents.
We don’t take equity and your intellectual property remains yours. All District 3 employees and consultants are under a non-disclosure agreement, ensuring a safe space where teams can openly share their solutions and internal operations.
After submitting your application, our panel will review it and provide a decision within 2-3 weeks. You’ll receive an email with the next steps at that time.
Once we receive your application, our selection panel will evaluate key factors such as the problem you're addressing, the number of co-founders, your time commitment, and sector alignment. This helps us determine if District 3’s services are the right fit for your startup and which program best supports your current stage of development.
Note: At this stage, we’re not assessing the viability or quality of your startup—our focus is on ensuring we can add value to your journey.
Just click the button. We will determine your eligibility and place you into the appropriate program based on your application.
