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This year's #HardtechFest theme, The World Is Not Enough, isn’t just about reaching for the stars, it’s about bringing space-driven innovations back to Earth to improve our daily lives. The Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne highlights how space exploration is transforming life in Canada. From revolutionizing healthcare through advanced medical research to enhancing everyday conveniences with satellite technology, the impact is everywhere. Innovations like GPS navigation, accurate weather forecasting, and improved communication systems all stem from our pursuit of the next frontier. ?? (Learn more: https://bit.ly/439vZVC) ??? Grab your tickets here to explore how space technology is shaping a better, more sustainable future. Use our link to get your tickets 15% off: https: https://lnkd.in/eBCV4uXB #HardtechFest2025 #SpaceInnovation #Sustainability #TheWorldIsNotEnough #GarageCo Startupfest

Our newest #HardTalk episode is here !?? Featuring exclusive insights from top hardtech leaders across North America, reflecting on their journeys, key learnings from their successes, and their visions for the future. This series explores the latest advancements, emerging trends, and strategies for thriving in the hardtech ecosystem. In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Clément Bouland, Co-founder Bello Water, as he shares his vision for the future of his company and critical milestones that led to his success. Don’t miss the full interview on our Youtube page ! ?? Link https://lnkd.in/dHs6cGGv

?? Vous êtes une startup hardtech et cherchez un accompagnement stratégique pour accélérer votre développement ? Nous vous présentons Daniel Meirelles de Moraes, notre Program Manager ! Il joue un r?le clé dans l’accompagnement de nos startups hardtech, en les aidant à structurer et à accélérer le développement de leurs produits et solutions. Grace à son expertise et à son vaste réseau d’experts et de fournisseurs à travers le monde, il facilite l’accès aux infrastructures et services essentiels pour propulser votre croissance. ?? Son approche ? Une collaboration étroite avec les fondateurs pour valider les hypothèses, identifier les opportunités et concevoir des produits centrés sur les clients. Il met en place des processus clairs et des métriques de suivi pour garantir que chaque startup tire un maximum de valeur du programme et atteigne ses objectifs. ?? Son parcours : Dipl?mé en génie agronome, avec des spécialisations en Design Thinking, gestion de projets et UX Design, Daniel possède une expertise pointue en solutions disruptives et en structuration de programmes d’innovation. Son impact dans l’écosystème québécois est indéniable, et il pourrait jouer un r?le clé dans la trajectoire de? lorsque vous rejoindrez le Garage&co ?Prêts à passer à la vitesse supérieure ? Rejoignez-nous et bénéficiez de l’accompagnement de Daniel et de toute l’équipe Garage&co ! #GarageCo #Hardtech #Innovation #StartupIncubator

A massive thank you to the nearly 100 people who joined us for our Hardtech Innovators Meetup! It was fantastic to connect with all of you, hear about the journeys of our incredible speakers, and enjoy great food and drinks together. Insightful quotes from our speakers: ?? "Québec is at the top at many levels. It’s the moment to make here." ??"You do not need astronomical sums of money to create an incredible manufacturing industry—just start making things." ???? The impact of US tariffs : "This is genuinely disastrous for Canada if it happens—but we are moving fast to adapt and protect our industry." Now more than ever, it’s critical to recognize the strength of Québec’s manufacturing sector. Instead of looking abroad, businesses have an opportunity to tap into the expertise, talent, and infrastructure that already exist right here. Many companies are proving that world-class products can be built locally, reducing reliance on uncertain global supply chains. By prioritizing Québec manufacturers, we can drive innovation, create jobs, and build a more resilient industry. ???? Thanks to our amazing panelists ?Katherine Homuth, Nick Saltarelli, Sophie Roy, Pierre-Edouard G., and moderator Julie White ! A special thanks to EY and Startupfest for supporting our event. To all the hardtech innovators who came out, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! Stay tuned for updates on future events and opportunities by subscribing to our newsletter here:https://lnkd.in/dQkR2Bqh

You’re working on a femtech startup; apply for the FemTech Breakfast Club. We are so thrilled by their mission that we agreed to partner with them and offer one year of free incubation (valued at $3,600) to the winner. Femtech startups focused on women's health are sadly few and far between, but they are essential to innovation and progress. Returning for its second year, this pitch competition series, organized by Cap Inclusive, brings together the ecosystem to spotlight groundbreaking innovations in women’s health. We’re also excited to see so many friends and partners in the ecosystem coming together to support: ???? Legal retainer?from Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP ($5,000 value) ?? $5,000 in professional services from Deloitte ??♀? DEI workshop worth $5,000 from Cap Inclusive ?? Spot in M51 Founder's Lab, 9-week hybrid program from Movement51? ?? One year mentorship program from The Forum ?? Fast-tracked acceptance into MaRS Discovery District? Services ???? Access to Mila Masterclasses ?program for one semester The call for applicants is now open! Please use the following link sumbit your application: https://lnkd.in/euRVzmU9 The application deadline is March 15th, 2025. Additionally, Cap Inclusive is offering free one-hour application writing sessions to support founders. To schedule a session, email [email protected]. They would love to help you with any questions or concerns. You can also find more information on their website: https://lnkd.in/ggTs8vQh #FemTech #Entrepreneurship #PitchCompetition #Innovators

GRANDE annonce, #HardtechFest sera de retour en 2025 à Startupfest ! ?? L’annonce a été faite hier lors de notre Hardtech Innovators Meetup, en devant Philippe Telio, Laurence Audette-Lagueux et bien s?r de notre communauté d’innovateurs hardtech. ?? ?Le thème de cette année, "The World Is Not Enough", est à la fois une aspiration et une réflexion sur la quête audacieuse de l’espace comme prochaine frontière de l’humanité, mais aussi sur l’urgence d’innover pour protéger et régénérer notre propre planète. Alors que nous progressons au-delà de la Terre, en réduisant le co?t des explorations spatiales, en découvrant de nouveaux matériaux et en transformant les industries, comment garantir que ces avancées ne servent pas seulement à étendre notre portée, mais aussi à préserver la planète qui les a rendues possibles ? En 2025, HardtechFest vous met au défi de repenser les limites de la fabrication, de la technologie et de la durabilité. De la production en orbite à la défense planétaire, en passant par l’exploitation des ressources au bénéfice des économies terrestres et spatiales, l’avenir n’est plus limité par les contraintes de la Terre. L’horizon n’est que le début. ?? Envie de faire partie de cette mission ? Nous recherchons des partenaires et sponsors visionnaires pour fa?onner la conversation et générer un réel impact. Si vous êtes prêt à repousser les frontières de l’innovation hardtech, discutons-en : [email protected] ??? Réservez vos billets ici pour nous rejoindre dans cette aventure lors du prochain Startupfest ! Utilisez notre lien pour bénéficier de 15 % de réduction : https://lnkd.in/eBCV4uXB

BIG announcement, #HardtechFest will be back in 2025, at Startupfest. The announcement was made yesterday, our Hardtech Innovators Meetup, in the presence of Philippe Telio and Laurence Audette-Lagueux, and of course our community of hardtech innovators. ?? This year’s theme, "The World Is Not Enough," is both an aspiration and a reflection speaking to the bold pursuit of space as humanity’s next frontier, but also to the urgent need to harness innovation for the protection and regeneration of our own planet. As we advance beyond Earth, reducing the cost of space exploration, unlocking new materials, and reshaping industries, how do we ensure that these breakthroughs don’t just expand our reach but also sustain the planet that made them possible? In 2025, HardtechFest challenges you to rethink the limits of manufacturing, technology, and sustainability. From space-based production and planetary defense to resource utilization that benefits both on- and off-world economies, the future is no longer bound by Earth’s constraints. The horizon is just the beginning. ?? Want to be part of this mission? We’re looking for visionary partners and sponsors to help shape the conversation and drive real impact. If you’re ready to push the boundaries of hardtech innovation, let’s talk: [email protected] ??? Grab your tickets here to join us in our labor of love during this year’s Startupfest! Use our link to get your tickets 15% off: https://lnkd.in/eBCV4uXB #HardtechFest #Startupfest #GarageCo

This third Hardtech Innovators Meetup tomorrow, February 12th, feels extra special for one important reason: we are welcoming Startupfest as a partner! For more than ten years now, Startupfest has been recognized as THE grassroots startup event in Quebec, even across Canada. This partnership is a natural fit as we share the same values and vision for the future of Québec’s hardtech ecosystem, and together, we’re driving its growth. ?? Our Hardtech Innovators Meetups are designed to bring the hardtech community together and strengthen it. Just as Startupfest has been doing for years, we are glad that they are supporting our initiative for its third installment and for the upcoming ones. Because, yes, there will be more HIM in 2025! A huge thank you to Philippe Telio and Will Stephenson, as well as the entire Startupfest team, for your trust and support. ??? By the way, there are still some tickets left.? Don’t miss out. Register here: https://lnkd.in/efy9c4ph

As we count down to our next Hardtech Innovators Meetup, just two days away on February 12th, we want to express our gratitude to our main event partner, EY At Garage&co, we aim to bring together and strengthen the hardtech community. With EY by our side, we’ve been able to grow this ecosystem, one event at a time. A special thank you to Patrick d'Astous, Cédric Tawil, Jean-Christophe Dubé, and the entire EY team. We can’t wait to see you on the 12th for our H.I.M. ??? Register here: https://lnkd.in/efy9c4ph

We’re proud to announce our final keynote speaker for our upcoming Hardtech Innovators Meetup: From Micro-Series to Mass Production. Meet Sophie Roy, with 15 years of experience spanning entrepreneurship, consulting and investment. She was a pivotal member of Oatbox, where she helped grow the company from a startup to a national brand and ingredient provider. Initially leading the B2C growth strategy, she received the 2019 Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Award and was named to Infopresse's 2020 '30 Under 30'. As the business expanded into retail, she led the efforts taking Oatbox to grocery stores nationwide, and won the Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Emerging Entrepreneur Award. As COO, she took on Oatbox’s biggest challenges: she oversaw the transition to manufacturing by building a liquid oat base plant, she developed two oat milks (which are now sold in 26 Costco warehouses and hundreds of coffee shops and grocery stores) that won the Beverage Innovation Award from the Conseil de la Transformation Alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ). Additionally, she played a central role in Oatbox’s financing rounds. Her journey has provided her with experience in leading and scaling the operations of a company, coupled with deep understanding of managing cross-functional teams, including navigating the transition from a B2C subscription model to a hybrid retail approach and fostering a strong sense of purpose and community within her team. She recently joined eighty2i, a consulting firm offering "founder-as-a-service" model, where she assists startups in their capital raise and acts as a fractional COO to create strategic alignment and growth within organizations. ???Register Here,?to hear directly from Sophie : //https://lnkd.in/efy9c4ph ??? February 12, 2025? ? 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM???1050 Beaver Hall Hl #QuebecInnovation #MontrealMade #EntrepreneurshipQC #WomenInBusiness #HardTech #ScalingStrategies #GarageCo EY Startupfest