FoundHers

The program is completely virtual and in French

You’re a woman with a business idea?
You want to make an impact in our society and contribute to change?
You don’t have a network, tools or experts?

FoundHers is made for you. Our mission is to give you all the keys to make your project a reality and prove to you that YES, you have what it takes to succeed!

individual AND group sessions with a coach
practical workshops with experts
access to our business network, ready to meet and assist you
privileged access to the entrepreneurial community in Montréal and it’s huge network
concrete tools
exchanges with inspiring entrepreneurs
mutual peer support within your cohort

This intensive program is conducted over a period of up to 17 weeks, in 2 courses. After the first course (Boost, over 5 weeks), 10 participants from the cohort whose projects showed the most outstanding progress will be selected for the second course (Lift, 12 weeks).

Criteria

For women

At least 18 (no age limit)

Have an innovative business idea*

Startup at the idea stage**

Live in Greater Montréal and planning to start the business in Montréal

Available for the course dates and motivated

FAQ

We answer your questions

*What do you mean by an “innovative project”?

Your project/idea must stand out for its originality while meeting a real market need. It must have a potential impact on society.

The innovation can take several forms, in the product/service, commercialization strategy, production process, procurement, marketing strategy…

If you aren’t sure that your project is innovative or meets the profile sought, don’t ponder your doubts alone. Contact us to discuss them! You can discuss them with the Program Coordinator, France Gosselin, at fgosselin@montrealinc.ca

**What is the idea stage?

You’re in the early days of an idea or a business project? You haven’t taken serious steps yet to validate its feasibility or you recently took the first actions to validate the idea with people around you.

If you aren’t sure of your eligibility, don’t ponder your doubts alone. Contact us to discuss them! You can discuss them with the Program Coordinator, France Gosselin, at fgosselin@montrealinc.ca

What are the exclusion criteria?

Not-for-profit projects
Projects of a sexual, religious or political nature
Projects involving illegal or recreational drugs (projects involving therapeutic drugs will be considered)
Bar projects
Student projects: internships and university projects
Self-employed workers
Projects whose main activities are outside the territory covered by Mtl inc.

How do you choose the participants for the Boost course?

Criteria

Projects in the idea stage
Project ideas that stand out for their innovation and the potential impact on society
Motivated participants who are ready to commit to the program
Intention to launch the business project in Montréal

We accept multisector projects.

How do you choose the participants for the Lift course?

From the Boost cohort, 10 participants will be selected to the next phase of the program (the Lift course).

We select the projects that were the most outstanding for their progress during the Boost course, and for the progress of the entrepreneurs themselves (learning, progress achieved, leadership shown)

Listen to the FoundHers podcast in partnership with Né Pour un Gros Pain featuring 9 ambitious entrepreneurs from the cohort

Our mission

Only 15% of the entrepreneurs in Montréal are women. Montréal inc. wants to change the statistics by supporting ambitious women in making their entrepreneurial dream a reality. The program is geared both to the development of human potential and the development of the idea into a business project.

This program is offered once a year. For those who will not be able to apply to this cohort, see you at the next winter 2022 edition.

If you have any further questions, please write to us at info@montrealinc.ca

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Thank you to all our partners who make this program possible and ensure its high quality:

Lead Partner:

Collaborating Partners:

Services Partners who offer their expertise and their time during the workshops, coaching, conferences or lectures:

ACCLR, BCF Imagine, District 3, L’Esplanade, Femmessor, Futurpreneur, Jeune Chambre de Commerce de Montréal, Le Wagon, LOJIQ, PME MTL, Ulule, Institut de développement de produits.

Media partner:

Né Pour un Gros Pain

FoundHers is made for you. Our mission is to give you all the keys to make your project a reality and prove to you that YES, you have what it takes to succeed!

Criteria

Closing of the 3rd edition of the program

FAQ

Listen to the FoundHers podcast in partnership with Né Pour un Gros Pain featuring 9 ambitious entrepreneurs from the cohort

Our mission

Thank you to all our partners who make this program possible and ensure its high quality:

Lead Partner:

Collaborating Partners:

Services Partners who offer their expertise and their time during the workshops, coaching, conferences or lectures:

Listen to the FoundHers podcast in partnership with Né Pour un Gros Pain featuring 9 ambitious entrepreneurs from the cohort.