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Emerging Entrepreneurs

Discover the best of the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Each year, the Emerging Entrepreneurs Contest helps propel 25 of Quebec’s most promising new companies. Launched in 2011, made possible by the support of Claudine and Stephen Bronfman, the contest’s mission is to help local startups shine by giving them access to networking, visibility and the tools they need to take their business to new heights. Since its inception, more than 325 companies have benefitted from the contest, and 85% of them are still operating. Among them are flagships of our economy such as Dialogue, Les Fermes Lufa, BonLook, Frank and Oak, Alvéole, Breather, Oatbox and Busbud.
The Emerging Entrepreneurs Contest celebrated its 14th edition this year and rewarded 25 promising young companies.
Perks
A pass to C2MTL 2025 for your company.
Exclusive workshops tailored to your needs.
A meet & greet with a speaker
Special networking opportunities within the C2 ecosystem and more
A chance to win access to Startupfest 2025 with exclusive mentorship
And much more!
Requirements
Be a creative startup company that has been in existence for less than three years.
Be incorporated in Quebec.
Be actively in business.
Meet the next wave of Quebec business change-makers. Here are the winners of the 2025 edition :
Samuel Babity: mTatt, Co-founder et director
mTatt develops medical microtattoos for real-time monitoring of biological markers, such as blood sugar levels. This non-invasive technology enables continuous health monitoring, with data accessible via a smartwatch-style reader for home monitoring.
Nima Jalalvandi: Ready Plan Go, Founder and director
Ready Plan Go helps accounting firms triple their capacity by automating low-margin T1 returns with an invisible, white-label AI platform.
Jason Elate: InsectFlux, Founder and director
One small step for insects, one giant leap for sustainability. The best way to predict the future is to create it.
Romane L'Hemeury : Ova Entreprise, Founder and president
Ova entreprise, A new way of looking at death. A company specializing in the design of biodegradable caskets and high-end funeral services.
Marine Queffeulou : Kalego Solutions, Founder and director
KALEGO SOLUTIONS INC innovates tomorrow's materials by offering companies simple, permanent and eco-responsible surface treatments. The advanced technology startup uses plasma, an artificial lightning bolt, to modify the extreme surface of materials. Its flagship application is a robust anti-fog treatment applied directly to the optics of medical endoscopes.
Ariane Brien Legault : Eden Creative Studio, Co-founder and General Director
Eden Creative Studio designs immersive worlds where digital innovation meets human connection - transforming public spaces into living works of art.
Nicolas Jourdan-Gassin: Encore Biomatériaux, Co-founder
Encore! Biomatériaux gives a second life to Quebec’s agri-food waste by turning it into 100% bio-sourced materials — creating a future where nothing is lost, but everything is transformed again and again!
Tonya Dickenson: Asymmetric by Design, Founder and Creative Director
Zero waste. Fewer mines — just imagination. We design bold, circular jewelry from vintage, repurposed, and recycled materials for change-driven women who want to express their values and make a positive impact on the planet and society.
Jacob Giroux Lamont: Enda Technologies, Co-founder and President
ENDA is a smart medical assistant using AI to automate clinical note-taking, streamline documentation, and reduce healthcare professionals’ administrative burden, saving them up to 2 hours per day.
Kostas Eleftheriou: School is Loud, Founder
School is Loud turns classrooms into newsrooms, where students learn storytelling, fact-checking, and critical thinking through live radio and podcasting — without adding to teachers’ workloads.
Maxime LeBleu, Geneviève Langlois, Kacim Azouz: Anagram Lab, Co-founders
AnagramLab is an innovative startup specializing in textile recycling, with a unique process that turns fabric waste into a sustainable, versatile, and recyclable material — a green alternative to traditional fabrics.
Jean-Simon Boucher: Cortech Sports, Founder and President
Cortech Sports enhances brain recovery and athletic performance through cutting-edge neuroscience technologies.
Haitham Shoman: Qalam Health Solutions, Founder and President
At Qalam Health, we develop innovative tools to help surgeons detect bone cancer in tissue margins during surgery — preventing recurrence and improving patient outcomes.
Andrew Peker: Homie App, Co-founder and President
Homie is a free app for first-time home buyers to understand, track, and improve their real estate purchasing power.
Felix Prud'homme: Groupe Prio Santé, Founder and Physiotherapist
Prio is an innovative online physiotherapy clinic aiming to revolutionize care through virtual consultations, personalized programs, and educational services for companies and individuals.
Judith Portier: Studio Overall, Associate Designer and Executive Director
Studio Overall is a multidisciplinary design studio specializing in visitor pathways that transform spaces into immersive, narrative experiences.
Alexandra Poissant Sirard: Festival International du film de Montréal, Founder
The Festival harnesses the power of cinema to turn compelling stories into real-world action and lasting social change.
Souhila Zettili: Moulins Roxton, Founder
Culinary innovation for pets: where flavor science meets a passion for travel and a love of animals.
Carla Mavaddat: LudoLudo, Founder
LudoLudo is a circular toy library subscription service where families can rent and reuse high-quality wooden toys tailored to their child’s age and developmental stage.
Jakub Szrodt: Warrior Growth Academy, Founder and President
Helps students motivate themselves and improve their writing skills in French and other languages by creating applications focused on the pleasure of writing.
Frank Appache: Cabane à sang, President
CABANE À SANG: CàSTV is Quebec’s first streaming platform entirely dedicated to alternative cinema and genre short films — horror, bizarre, experimental, and bold.
Elizabeth Tremblay: Beta Labs, Founder
BETA Labs optimizes networking at business events, helping companies build strategic, lasting connections that maximize their participation’s impact.
Pavel Cursaru: Housing Hawk, Founder
Housing Hawk connects landlords and students through a simplified rental matchmaking and management app.
Sébastien Simard: Djob, President and Co-founder
Djob is the turnkey solution for overwhelmed companies: an innovative platform that instantly connects them to ready-to-work freelancers — total flexibility, zero paperwork, reduced costs, and real social impact.
Alexa Love Tremblay: FrancoFlex, Founder
Francoflex helps businesses train their skilled workforce in French through an innovative and flexible voice-AI acting as a personalized teacher based on employee needs and work context.