DémultiplIA 2026: 14 Quebec companies powered by AI

IVADO is pleased to announce the 14 Quebec companies selected for its DémultiplIA 2026 cohort, its flagship program designed to support Quebec SMEs and startupsthat want to make research and development (R&D) in AI central to their growth strategy.

Launched by IVADO in November 2024, DémultiplIA, supported by the Quebec Ministry of Economy, Innovation, and Energy, annually supports high-potential Quebec SMEs and startups. The program helps companies strategically integrate AI R&D to accelerate the development of innovative products and strengthen their competitiveness in the marketplace.

“DémultiplIA makes R&D a real strategic lever for companies by giving them access to talent, multidisciplinary collaborations, and cutting-edge technologies,” explains Gabrielle Langlois, program manager. “This second cohort once again illustrates the richness and dynamism of our AI ecosystem, which is still expanding.”

Thanks to an integrated ecosystem, DémultiplIA promotes collaboration with leading researchers, combined with unique scientific and entrepreneurial mentoring opportunities, helping to accelerate business growth.

Scientific and entrepreneurial mentoring is provided by the IVADO network and Centech, through its experienced network of entrepreneurs in residence. Support also includes strategic assignments carried out by HEC Montréal MBA students, customized workshops, and various opportunities tailored to the needs of each participating company.

Companies also enjoy all the benefits reserved for IVADO members: a dedicated advisor, funding opportunities, communities of practice, and concrete resources to accelerate their development.

We are proud to welcome the new 2026 cohort, which includes the following companies:

Once again this year, IVADO continues to build bridges between the world of research and the entrepreneurial sector by putting artificial intelligence at the service of innovation and sustainable growth.

About IVADO

IVADO is an interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral research and knowledge mobilization consortium whose mission is to develop and promote a robust, reasoning and responsible AI. Led by Université de Montréal with four university partners (Polytechnique Montréal, HEC Montréal, Université Laval and McGill University), IVADO brings together research centers, government bodies and industry members to co-build ambitious cross-sectoral initiatives with the goal of fostering a paradigm shift for AI and its adoption.

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