A university startup incubator that has helped launch 1,200+ companies across tech, health, and sustainability.
- Location:
- Montreal, QC, Canada
- Equity:
- Equity-free
What you need to qualify
- Actively building in or expanding to Quebec.
- A novel concept with clear potential for real-world application.
- Innovative use of technology or research where appropriate.
- Team execution capability, either established or actively being built.
- Coachability and openness to feedback.
- A clear connection between your approach and District 3's thematic sectors: biotech, healthcare, high tech and social innovation.
- Relevant experience to tackle the challenge, and the time commitment to fully participate in the program.
- Professional working proficiency in English.
- In-person participation in Quebec is mandatory.
Eligibility
- Eligible stages
- All stages
- Countries
- Global, subject to the provider’s eligibility and approval
How to apply
- 1
Pick the program that matches your stage
District 3 runs Systems Mapping (a 6-week phase of weekly 2.5 hour workshops), Validation (a 12-week intensive covering business model refinement, stakeholder discovery and customer interviews), Launch & Grow (biweekly 1:1 coaching on 90-day sprints, non-dilutive funding navigation, pitch refinement, IP strategy and co-working space), and MentorConnect (monthly 90-minute sessions with three mentors, with no fixed end date).
- 2
Download the application template and draft your answers
District 3 publishes the full application as a Google Doc in English and in French so you can prepare before filling in the online form.
- 3
Submit the online application form
District 3 is accepting applications on an on-going basis, so there is no deadline to meet.
- 4
Written review by the Applications Panel
The panel reviews the written application first.
- 5
Pitch meeting
Selected teams are invited to a pitch meeting with the panel.
- 6
Decision
The panel assesses the pitch and notifies you of its decision.