

CELEBRATING OVER 25 YEARS OF COMMITMENT TO
STUDENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ON QUÉBEC CAMPUSES
No. 1
Most generous grant program destined to student-led ventures in Québec
$3.3M
Cumulative amount offered in grants since 1998-1999
65%
Businesses created with the support of the program still operating to this date
$300M+
Cumulative additional financing historically raised to date by alumni companies of the program
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The program is accessible to student entrepreneurs aged 35 and under from all Quebec campuses who are building innovative business projects across all fields and sectors.
The 2025 application period is now closed. Stay tuned on the kick-off of the 2026 edition by following our social media pages.
Some of our inspiring alumni…
2025 EDITION
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- Meet this promising, inspiring, yet humble group of daring founders:
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BrainInnov - $75,000
Roseline Olory | Université du Québec à Montréal
To honor a promise made to a friend who passed away too soon, Roseline Olory has designed an AI solution to detect lung cancer before symptoms even appear, potentially increasing five-year survival rates from 4% to 63%. Inspired by the work of pioneers such as Joy Buolamwini and Timnit Gebru, she is committed to developing an innovation that is ethical, inclusive, and deeply human. An artist at heart, this gospel singer is now channeling her creativity into her childhood dream: using science to save millions of lives.
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SensÈn - $50,000
Madline Sauvage and Delphine Bouilly | Université de Montréal
SensÈn is the result of a partnership between a young PhD student with an entrepreneurial drive and a dedicated research professor with cutting-edge expertise in physics. Together, they are developing miniature electrical sensors to improve the monitoring of breast cancer and make personalized therapies more accessible. Their solution aims to help doctors adjust treatments based on a tumor’s real-time aggressiveness. Driven by a deep desire to make a tangible impact for the many women affected worldwide, they aspire to make their innovation a global benchmark.
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BardXpert - $35,000
Samuel Raymond, Charles-Antoine Boivin, Guillaume Rochette-Marion and Xavier Riva | Université de Sherbrooke
Addressing the harsh realities of the roofing profession, the BardXpert team is tackling a major safety issue with its Bard-X tool, which automates shingle removal. Ingenious and passionate about motor racing, their strengths are agility and speed of execution, proven when they closed a pre-sale in under two months. Inspired by entrepreneurs like Jean Bélanger of Premier Tech, they are determined to protect the workers who build Québec, all while aiming to conquer the North American market and establish themselves as an industry leader in construction.
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Peregrine Photon - $25,000
Guillaume Ramadier and Rodrigo Itzamná Becerra Deana | Polytechnique Montréal
Behind Peregrine Photon is a duo of young PhD students, among the few in the world to have mastered the fabrication of tapered optical fiber components. On their journey from the lab to entrepreneurship, their mission is to democratize access to super-resolution microscopy with a compact fiber module that plugs directly into any existing microscope. This innovation opens the door to advanced imaging for countless labs and could spark major new scientific discoveries around the globe.
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KONOS Technologies - $15,000
Jonathan Gauvin, Justin Couturier, Louis-Charles Baillargeon and Philippe St-Laurent | Université Laval
KONOS Technologies is rethinking how traffic cones are placed and retrieved with an automated machine that eliminates repetitive and dangerous tasks for road workers. Each year, more than 200 workers are injured while handling these cones on our roads. With a fully functional product and a first sale already secured, KONOS aims to become a North American leader in road safety automation. The team is determined to leverage its strong cohesion and personal bonds to achieve success.