main Cain announce partnership to mobilize AIE within the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) performance measurement framework

The Canadian Accelerator and Inc ubator Network (CAIN) has chosen MAIN as its partner to mobilize Quebec's accelerators and incubators (AIEs) as part of the AIE Performance Measurement Framework (PMF ) project. In July, CAIN was awarded the contract to lead the federal data project, which the organization will also conduct with consultant Chris Diaper.

Recognized for its mobilization skills and expertise in data collection and analysis, MAIN will reach out to the IEAs in its network to inform them about the framework and support their participation. The performance measurement framework will help guide investments and the creation of new initiatives that promote the success of the startup development chain.

All our surveys demonstrate the profound impact of support on startups. We are confident that increased participation by Quebec EISs in a pan-Canadian measurement framework will demonstrate the strength and vitality of the players who support our startup entrepreneurs on a daily basis. And what an honor it is to be able to carry out this project with CAIN, an inclusive network that shares our values of collaboration and sharing."
— Louis-Félix Binette, Executive Director of MAIN

"Collaboration is key to a project of this magnitude, and we are delighted to be able to count on MAIN's expertise. Joining forces will give us greater reach and enable us to collect data on a larger scale in order to obtain a representative pan-Canadian view of the startup ecosystem. This effort will be of great value in informing policy and investment strategies and measuring the impact of our country's innovation economy so that we can improve together."
— Stacey Wallin, Executive Director, CAIN