THE ECOSYSTEM
The ecosystem in figures
Startups that are connected to the community grow faster and have the opportunity to achieve greater outcomes.
start-ups
2500
estimate of the number of startups in Quebec
Entrepreneurship is the top career choice among the three major age groups of Quebec's working population (Entrepreneurial Index, 2020).
Source: Overview Report, 2020
84%
In Quebec, approximately 84% of startups have 9 employees or fewer, and half of these have 3 employees or fewer.
Source: Overview Report, 2020
69%
69% of startups surveyed from regions outside Montreal must recruit outside their region.
Source: Report on Talent Challenges Experienced by Quebec Startups, 2023
47%
47% of startups surveyed in the Montreal area need to recruit outside their region.
Source: Report on Talent Challenges Experienced by Quebec Startups, 2023
1,881 companies
In Quebec, among the 1,881 companies supported by 67 support providers in 2019, 24% were co-founded by at least one woman.
Source: Overview Report, 2020