Start-up Contractors Program - Elevation

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Mont X est à la recherche de startup innovantes en sport, plein air et bien-être!

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Le programme élévation

Business Development for Prepared Entrepreneurs

The Elevation program prepares companies in the prototyping and pre-commercialization phase to deploy their business ideas in the Quebec market. The program provides access to a wealth of resources, training and tools to help you grow your business. Incubates have access to a vast network of business professionals and a collaborative workspace.

The program lasts 12 months and is offered once a year from January to December. The program is offered in hybrid format. Some training courses and networking events require in-person participation, such as the compulsory intensive week held at the start of the program.

Mont X is looking for innovative startups in sports, outdoors and well-being!

cohort schedule rise


Ouverture des candidatures pour les prochaines cohortes	July
Virtual information session	September
Closing of applications	End of October
Selection process
Cohort launch and intensive week at Mont-Tremblant	Mid-January
10 group training sessions with individual follow-up	February to June
Personalized coaching	August to November
Graduation	December
Follow-ups and events for Mont X alumni	Continuous

the program in brief

The program begins with compulsory participation in the intensive week held in mid-January at Mont-Tremblant. Winning startups are encouraged to collaborate on a number of levels, and to familiarize themselves with the workings of the incubation program. This is also the time to prepare for the next stages of the program.

From February onwards, startups take part in training courses on a variety of topics selected to advance their solution, their business and their entrepreneurial role. These 10 training sessions, normally offered on Wednesday mornings every two weeks, help startups build a solid foundation to prepare them for the business world, specifically in the field of sports and outdoor activities.

In the second part of the program, participants are matched with coaches specific to their industry and business needs to facilitate growth. Each startup in the cohort benefits from 10 hours of coaching by a dedicated coach.

Throughout the year, participants are invited to take part in several networking events organized by Mont X, our partners and the startup ecosystem. Certain events for the general public can also be offered.

Eligibility requirements

Participants in the Elevation program must have a solid business plan, demonstrate growth potential and hold the right to use their product or service.
Companies must demonstrate that they are in the prototyping or pre-commercialization phase.
Companies must be registered with the Registraire des Entreprises du Québec or commit to doing so within the first 3 months of the program.
Companies must not be more than 49%-owned by another entity.
Entrepreneurs must be motivated to learn, and open-minded enough to take full advantage of the support offered. They must also be able to put in a minimum number of hours per week and effort throughout the incubation year to work on developing their business.
Participation in events sometimes has to be done in person.

For the nomination form, you will need :

A pitch deck

15 slides maximum - .pptx or .pdf format. We suggest that you include: a presentation of the company, a statement on the market situation, the problem solved, the solution you propose and an example of a project carried out, if you have one, including photos and significant figures.

A video pitch

Maximum duration 4 minutes. We suggest you include a presentation of the company and of you as an entrepreneur, a statement on the market situation, the problem solved, the solution you propose and an example of a completed project, if you have one. You'll need to provide a URL link to a platform such as Youtubes, Vimeo or Google Drive.

Your business plan

This document should include, at the very least, your company's direction and strategy, target customers and their needs, and the products and/or services offered to these customers.

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