Innovation and Entrepreneurial Financing

Innovate, Learn, and Succeed in Business

Sign up for our webinars and turnkey workshops, take part in an innovation competition, and benefit from expert mentorship and advice with HEC Montréal!

About the Program

This initiative, a collaboration between EIRI at Collège Boréal and the HEC Montréal Entrepreneurship Hub, is supported by the Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes (SQRC). Over three years, the program will support Francophone entrepreneurs in Ontario by offering:

Workshops and webinars on innovation
An innovation competition
Mentorship and partnerships with local businesses

You can take part in all the activities as a group through a program, or individually, depending on your specific needs and interests.

Four workshops on key aspects of innovation and entrepreneurial financing are planned for the 2025–2026 year.

Program Objectives

Train and Support: Provide high-quality training on innovation and business financing.
Develop Projects: Help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into viable businesses.
Build a Strong Network: Connect entrepreneurs with industry experts.
Ensure Sustainability: Support the long-term continuity of the program.

2025 Workshops - Intermediate

Workshop 1

Public and Private Funding – Preparation and Strategies

📅Date: September 16, 2025

🕓Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

📍Location: Zoom

Master the techniques needed to find public and private funding, and learn how to prepare compelling proposals to secure financing.

2026 Webinars

Webinar 1

International Business Development

📅Date: June 16, 2026

🕓Time: TBD

📍Location: Hybrid – Room 305 (EIRI) or Zoom

Discover strategies and best practices for expanding your business into global markets.

2027 Workshops - Advanced

Workshop 1

Corporate Legal Structure and Financing

📅Date: July 1, 2027

🕓Time: TBD

📍Location: Hybrid – Room 305 (EIRI) or Zoom

Learn how to develop an effective go-to-market plan and use key performance indicators, such as customer acquisition costs, to optimize your business strategy.