AQT Unveils the 2025–2027 Cohort of Its Tech Startup Program

 AQT Unveils the 2025–2027 Cohort of Its Tech Startup Program
Tech CEOs committed to building the next chapter of Québec’s digital legacy 

Longueuil (Québec), November 27, 2025 – AQT is proud to unveil the companies selected for the 2025–2027 cohort of its Tech Startup Program, an 18-month journey designed by and for tech CEOs who aim to scale their business while contributing to the growth of Québec’s innovation ecosystem.

This new cohort brings together young technology companies that convinced the jury they have what it takes to succeed. Active in fields such as artificial intelligence, digital health, sustainable logistics and SaaS solutions, their CEOs will benefit from a structured development track, privileged access to a peer community, and the collective strength of AQT.

A Cohort Selected at the Heart of a Mobilized Ecosystem

By bringing together companies with cutting-edge technologies, AQT continues its mission to build a strong, resilient and competitive digital ecosystem in Québec. The Tech Startup Program acts as a strategic accelerator for CEOs seeking to structure their growth, strengthen their leadership and fully integrate into the Québec tech sector.

The organizations in the 2025–2027 cohort will benefit from structured support and direct access to an experienced network of CEOs, fostering the exchange of concrete challenges, proven practices and insights that support sound strategic decision-making.

The 2025–2027 Laureate Startups

Altevo (Brossard) 
Studio de développement qui crée des applications web et solutions sur mesure pour des organisations innovantes, et qui prépare une nouvelle phase de croissance avec le développement d’un produit SaaS. 

BETA Labs (Montreal)
An AI-powered intelligent matchmaking platform for business events, designed to optimize strategic meetings and maximize outcomes.

Beehive (Vaudreuil-Dorion)
An AI-driven search platform that simplifies software discovery and recommendations for SMEs.

Flow Factor (Mont-Saint-Hilaire)
A digital mental-health company developing an AI platform to support clinicians, automate administrative tasks and improve access to care.

Lichens (Ancienne-Lorette)
A technology firm combining consulting, software/AI development, cloud architecture, IoT and computer vision for the mining and metallurgical industries.

Ludo (Montreal)
A collective wellness platform that engages teams through gamified challenges, targeting over 100,000 annual users by 2027.

TATO (Laval)
An AI-native platform dedicated to managing system-integration projects, aiming to become a reference in Canada and the United States.

Cloudraker (Montreal)
A digital product development team focused on transformation-driven missions for the AI era.

A Community of CEOs Investing in the Next Generation

Since its creation, the Tech Startup Program has supported companies that are now firmly established in the ecosystem, including Baseline, Novatize and Nexapp. Their journeys demonstrate the program’s real impact on the growth of CEOs and their organizations.

“Through the Tech Startup Program, we provide CEOs with a space to confront real challenges, accelerate their development and expand their business networks. We are particularly proud of the 2025–2027 cohort, the first edition in which companies had to be recommended by an AQT member. This reflects the essence of our community: CEOs who support one another, challenge each other and work together toward success,” said Nicole Martel, President and CEO of AQT.

The Strength of the Collective in Action

The Tech Startup Program is made possible through the Tech Startup Fund, supported by voluntary contributions from AQT member CEOs and organizations. Their commitment helps deliver a high-level program, enrich the development journey and multiply the impact for Québec’s emerging tech leaders.

Thank you to the companies and entrepreneurs who contributed in 2025:
DEVOLUTIONS INC. · EXPLORANCE · ALITHYA · AVERNA · CENTRIS TECHNOLOGIES · CROESUS · CYBERSPECTIVE · CYSCA · DEVICOM · DRUIDE INFORMATIQUE · EXPLORAI · GENIUS SOLUTIONS · GESTISOFT · GIRO · GLOBALIA · GTO Gestion Informatique · INTEGRIM · JOVACO · LE-COURS · LEVIO · MEDIACLIP · Michel Lacasse · Michel St-Amour · MICRO LOGIC · NMÉDIA · Paul Raymond · Rafik Berzi · TLM · ULTIMATETECH · UMBRELLA · VIGILANCE SANTÉ · WORKLEAP

About AQT
We are a community of tech CEOs and entrepreneurs united by the ambition to build a strong and sustainable Québec legacy. We share a vision that goes beyond individual organizations—one that seeks both growth and long-term impact. AQT member companies play a significant economic role through their expertise in advancing the digital transformation of all sectors, both locally and internationally.

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