‘It’s life or death’: Québec ecosystem frustrated after IQ suspends early-stage program
Impulsion PME no longer accepting applications until further notice.
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Impulsion PME no longer accepting applications until further notice.
The province has not recorded a growth-stage investment since Q2 2022.
Growth equity financing for Montréal-based FinTech startup backed entirely by American investors.
Company uses anonymized sensors to count in-office employees in the era of hybrid work.
Human translators still needed alongside automated tools, experts say, citing legal and safety risks.
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Program offers debt and equity financing for companies looking to increase productivity and green-ify operations.
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Investissement Québec and Fonds FTQ supported Epitopea’s pre-Series A round.
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