Startup Incubation and Acceleration Opportunities in Quebec

OVERVIEW 

This webinar will explore pathways to internationalize Brazil’s innovation and startup ecosystem by connecting it with Quebec’s dynamic business and research environment. Participants will gain valuable insights into how Brazilian startups and innovation-driven companies can expand into Quebec, leveraging the province’s supportive ecosystem, investment opportunities, and global networks.

By fostering stronger ties between Brazil and Quebec, the session will highlight opportunities for collaboration in technology, research, and commercialization, while encouraging partnerships that drive innovation and mutual economic growth.

KEY TOPICS

• Overview of incubation/acceleration/entrepreneurship for Brazilians in Canada

• Challenges and opportunities for incubation/acceleration: Private and Public Sector

AGENDA

11:00 AM - Welcome Remarks

Introduction: Peter Hawkins, BCCC Co-Chair and SVP & Managing Director at MELLOHAWK Logistics

Ambassador Fernando E. Lins de S. Coimbra, Consul-General of Brazil in Montreal

11:10 AM - Panel discussion - Challenges and opportunities for incubation/acceleration in Quebec for Brazilian Startups (1hour) 

• Moderator: Professor Anna Ehrhardt, Director, District 3 (confirmed - 10 minutes)

• Raquel Boechat - Co-Chair IST Committee BCCC and Founder Canada StartHub

• ​ Professor João Gabriel Rosa - Postdoctoral researcher at La Sphère (HEC Montréal)

• Philippe Valentine - Director, Commercial Success and Partnerships (Quebec Tech)

12:10 -  Q&A

12:20 AM - Closing Remarks