MAIN and Startupfest join forces to create delegations of innovative companies across Quebec

Once again this year, MAIN and Startupfest, Quebec's largest startup gathering, are joining forces to generate fruitful connections for innovative Quebec companies with venture capital funds and new business partners.

This partnership aims to offer Quebec support organizations and their entrepreneurs (current or alumni) the most generous discounts on tickets for this internationally renowned Quebec event.

MAIN invites organizations to join forces and form delegations to increase regional representation at Startupfest. Discounts ranging from 15% to 30% are available for organizations that place their orders by March 26, 2025.

In addition to participating in Quebec's most important event for startups, we are pleased to offer startups a premium ticket that includes:

• your ticket to Startupfest
• a license for Front Row Ventures' VC Blueprint training ($500 value)
• and personalized support to meet investors at Startupfest thanks to an on-site concierge service

This is a unique opportunity to increase your chances of success in raising venture capital!

From July 9 to 11, at the Grand Quai du Port de Montréal, Startupfest will offer world-class content with 1:1 opportunities with speakers and mentors throughout the event. Under the theme Ambition+, this edition will focus on highlighting the assets needed to complement entrepreneurs' initial ambition to grow their businesses.

In addition to funding opportunities—$9 million is awarded in prizes and direct investments through various activities—this event offers organized networking activities and mentoring sessions that will be key to the development of your startup.

If you have already organized a regional delegation in the past, it's easy—just contact us at startupfest@mainqc.com with the number of tickets you need, and we'll take care of everything!

If you have never organized a delegation before, we have just the thing for you. By subscribing to Cercle MAIN, our new engagement plan for organizations and professionals supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem, you will receive a 30% discount on your delegation. If you haven't completed your membership yet, start there!

The relationship between Startupfest and MAIN goes back a long way. And we now have a very important mission: to give entrepreneurs the courage to take risks. By joining us and building a delegation of startups, you are demonstrating your support for our mission, which is invaluable.

We would like to see delegations of innovative entrepreneurs and their supporters from across Quebec. Will you be the most represented region at Startupfest this year?

This is also the best discount on the market right now, so don't wait! The deadline to form your delegation is March 26, 2025.

If you have any questions on this subject, please email us at startupfest@mainqc.com.