Turn AI into a Strategic Growth Driver
Each year, Démultiplia supports 15 growing Quebec SMEs and startups in the strategic integration of artificial intelligence and R&D. Through IVADO’s research ecosystem, specialized mentoring, and tailored support, the program helps companies accelerate their innovations, strengthen their execution capabilities, and solidify their competitive position.
The call for applications is open from September 15 to October 26, 2025, at midnight.
Applications for the 2027 cohort of DémultiplIA are now open. Interested companies have until October 25, 2026, to submit their applications.
Your company has already begun integrating artificial intelligence. Démultiplia helps you take the next step: structuring your R&D, accelerating your innovation projects, and transforming your technological potential into a competitive advantage.
Through IVADO’s research ecosystem, a network of high-level expertise, and support tailored to the realities of growing SMEs and startups, the program helps you strengthen your execution capabilities and prepare for your next phases of development.
BrainBox AI: An Inspiring Collaboration with IVADO
Discover how BrainBox AI, an industrial member of IVADO, collaborated with our research ecosystem to advance its ambitions in artificial intelligence and support its innovation.
Access one of the world’s largest AI research ecosystems with IVADO:
- Easier access to top AI talent from academia;
- Collaborative research projects to propel your innovations;
- Early access to technological breakthroughs and emerging trends in artificial intelligence;
- Development and implementation of tailored AI strategies;
- Access to Scale AI’s Acceleration Fund*.
* Some conditions apply.
Develop privileged relationships with the IVADO network:
- Scientific mentoring and direct access to the IVADO research community;
- Business mentoring among Centech entrepreneurs-in-residence;
- Major partners and ambassadors of DémultiplIA: experience-sharing and customized advice;
- Targeted international mission opportunities;
- Get 20% off on the training programs offered by Executive Education HEC Montréal.
Benefit from personalized support in a cohort spirit:
- Support for the development and financing of AI projects, enabling leverage effects of 1:1 to 1:5 on your investments in collaborative research;
- Strategic mandate carried out by HEC Montreal MBA students;
- All IVADO member benefits (AI Internship and Job Fairs, on-demand training, financing opportunities, community of practice, etc.);
- Workshops, practical tools, and customized training.
“By sharing our experience and collaborating with startups, we have the opportunity to create a virtuous circle that will make us a real force to be reckoned with, right here in Montreal. IVADO is our secret weapon for achieving this.”
Jean-Simon Venne, CTO and co-founder, BrainBox AI.
What are the criteria for joining the next DémultiplIA cohort?
- A strong willingness to collaborate with the academic community;
- Access to quality data to collaborate with the research community;
- Have the financial stability to invest a minimum of $30,000 per year in collaborative research projects;
- Become an IVADO member and commit to an annual contribution of $5,000* for 3 years;
- Be an incorporated company in Quebec.
* Payments can be divided into two installments.
You still have questions? You can contact us at: entrepreneuriat@ivado.ca.
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