District 3 Innovation

District 3 Innovation Based at Concordia University, District 3 is a leading innovation hub in Montreal open to all.

09/08/2026

♀️The AI economy is evolving fast, and women deserve tools that help them adapt, upskill, and thrive. Intelligent Nest is creating pathways for women to navigate the future of work with confidence, from digital literacy to AI‑readiness.

Their mission is clear: make the next economy more inclusive.

Founder Feature spotlight on Intelligent Nest and founder/CEO Mahsa Rezaei, whose work empowers women to shape the future, not just react to it.

💡If you’re building a mission‑driven venture and want support, District 3 can help you take the next step. Explore D3 programs.

https://www.district3.co/apply

09/01/2026

🫀 Organizations make thousands of decisions every day. But not all of them are informed. AiValon is helping teams act faster and safer with AI‑powered risk intelligence, turning complex data into clear, actionable insight. It’s a powerful example of responsible AI built for real‑world impact.

Spotlighting AiVALON Health Technologies and co‑founder/CEO Mahya Khaki, who are pushing decision‑making into a smarter, more transparent future.

💡 If you’re building with AI and want guidance, validation, or a community of innovators, District 3 can help. Learn more about D3 programs.

https://www.district3.co/apply

🚀 On August 26, Interim Executive Director Aaron Johnson  pitched District 3 at a Canadian Space Agency Agency + Europea...
08/31/2026

🚀 On August 26, Interim Executive Director Aaron Johnson pitched District 3 at a Canadian Space Agency Agency + European space incubator gathering: representing Concordia University and spotlighting how D3 helps founders and researchers explore deep‑tech development and strengthen the pipeline between research, innovation, talent and space engineering.

Hosted within the CNE Space Experience, the event brought together leaders shaping Canada’s role in Artemis II and the future of space exploration, a powerful moment to highlight Concordia’s growing space ecosystem, from Space Concordia to the Mark Pathy Space Institute.

A proud moment for Concordia as its space ecosystem gains national visibility.

🔗 Learn more about District 3: https://www.district3.co/

Let's Go to The Ex Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science

Two startups from D3’s advanced track, MentorConnect, were featured in   as part of Quebec’s 40 emerging companies to wa...
08/27/2026

Two startups from D3’s advanced track, MentorConnect, were featured in as part of Quebec’s 40 emerging companies to watch. 🚀

Haply Robotics robotics is pushing the future of surgical training with high‑precision haptic tech that brings realistic force‑feedback to simulation and teleoperation.

Relocalize is reinventing food & beverage production with hyper‑automated, AI‑powered micro‑factories that cut emissions and shorten supply chains.

This recognition reflects the vision and hard work of their founders, and the power of connecting growing companies with experienced mentors, strategic guidance, and the right networks at the right time through MentorConnect.

Congrats to both teams, and to the mentors supporting them along the way. 👏

Read the full article here: https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2026/08/01/voici-40-entreprises-davenir-du-quebec-a-surveiller

🤔 Curious about joining a startup team but not sure where to begin? Many people enter the ecosystem long before they eve...
08/21/2026

🤔 Curious about joining a startup team but not sure where to begin? Many people enter the ecosystem long before they ever become founders, and one of the easiest entry points is simply being visible to the teams who are hiring.

The District 3 Talent Pool helps professionals explore how they might contribute to early‑stage companies in Montreal. Founders browse this directory when they need people in technology, design, business, operations, product, and more. It’s a simple way to signal that you’re open to opportunities and interested in the startup world.

If you’ve always wanted to get a taste of startup life, adding your profile is a great first step.

🔗 Add your profile to the Talent Pool: https://podio.com/webforms/30016824/2507105

08/18/2026

🦻🏻 Hearing diagnostics shouldn’t be slow, expensive, or hard to access. Oto Labo is rethinking how people get hearing assessments, making them faster, portable, and designed for real‑world use. Their work shows how thoughtful tech can remove barriers to care and meet people where they are.

Proud to spotlight Oto Labo and founder Vincent Nadon, ing. PhD. as they build tools that make hearing health more accessible.

💡If you’re building something that solves a real problem, District 3 can help you validate, test, and grow your venture. Learn more about D3 programs:

https://www.district3.co/apply

🚀🤝 District 3 est fier d’annoncer un nouveau partenariat avec le programme Créavenir de Desjardins Entreprises, dédié à ...
08/17/2026

🚀🤝 District 3 est fier d’annoncer un nouveau partenariat avec le programme Créavenir de Desjardins Entreprises, dédié à l’entrepreneuriat des jeunes: une collaboration qui renforce l’écosystème de soutien à la disposition des entrepreneurs émergents à travers le Québec.

📚 En élargissant l’accès des entrepreneurs aux ressources et en consolidant les parcours d’innovation qui favorisent la croissance des entreprises en phase de démarrage, le programme Créavenir vient compléter la mission de District 3, qui consiste à aider les start‑ups à accélérer leur développement et à faire face aux réalités de l’entrepreneuriat en phase de démarrage.

🌟 Nous sommes ravis de ce que cette collaboration apporte à notre communauté : un meilleur accès à l’accompagnement, des parcours plus solides pour le développement entrepreneurial et un investissement continu dans la prochaine génération d’innovateurs.

🙏 Un grand merci à l’équipe de Desjardins pour son partenariat et son engagement en faveur de l’autonomisation des entrepreneurs. Nous avons hâte de voir l’impact que nous créerons ensemble.

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🚀🤝 District 3 is proud to announce a new partnership with Desjardins’ Créavenir Program: a collaboration that strengthens the support ecosystem available to emerging entrepreneurs across Québec.

📚 By expanding entrepreneurs’ access to resources and reinforcing the innovation pathways that help early‑stage ventures grow, the Créavenir program complements District 3’s mission to help startups accelerate their development and navigate the realities of early‑stage entrepreneurship.

🌟 We’re excited for what this collaboration brings to our community: greater access to support, stronger routes for entrepreneurial development, and continued investment in the next generation of innovators.

🙏 A sincere thank‑you to the Desjardins team for their partnership and dedication to empowering entrepreneurs. We look forward to the impact we’ll create together.

Desjardins

📈 Startups grow quickly, and when they do, they look for people who enjoy learning, adapting, and building alongside a s...
08/14/2026

📈 Startups grow quickly, and when they do, they look for people who enjoy learning, adapting, and building alongside a small team. District 3’s Startup Jobs Board makes it easier to explore these opportunities across different industries and stages.

Roles range from technical to creative to operational, and new postings appear regularly as founders refine their products and expand their teams. It’s a useful space for anyone exploring a career shift or wanting to understand how startups hire.

If your startup is growing, you can also share your open roles with the community.

🔗 Browse open roles or add a job posting: https://podio.com/webforms/30016507/2507108

08/13/2026

We’re excited to welcome the CCSBE community to District 3 at Concordia University this November. D3 space was built for moments like this: founders, researchers, educators, and partners coming together to spark ideas and build what’s next.

Can’t wait to host everyone!

📅 Save the date: see you in November.

https://ccsbe.org/ccsbe-2026-conference/

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