MAIN and Startupfest are teaming up to create delegations of innovative companies across Quebec
Published on March 19, 2025
Once again this year, MAIN and Startupfest, Quebec’s largest startup gathering, are teaming up to create fruitful connections between Quebec’s innovative companies and venture capital firms and new business partners.
This partnership aims to offer support organizations in Quebec and the entrepreneurs they mentor (both current and alumni) the most generous discounts on tickets to 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.
Enhance your experience with a venture capital track
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 the Front Row Ventures VC Blueprint training program (valued at $500)
- and personalized support to meet investors at Startupfest through an on-site concierge service
This is a unique opportunity to increase your chances of success in your venture capital fundraising effort!
What is Startupfest?
From July 9 to 11, at the Grand Quai in the Port of Montreal, Startupfest will offer world-class content, including one-on-one opportunities with speakers and mentors throughout the event. Under the theme “Ambition+,” this year’s edition will aim to highlight the essential qualities that, combined with entrepreneurs’ initial ambition, are needed 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.
How does it work?
If you've organized a regional delegation in the past, it's very simple: just contact us at startupfest@mainqc.com with the number of tickets you need, and we'll take care of everything!
If you’ve never organized a delegation before, we have just the offer for you. By subscribing to Cercle MAIN—our new engagement program for organizations and professionals supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem—you’ll receive a 30% discount on your delegation. If you haven’t signed up yet, start there!
Why use MAIN?
Startupfest and MAIN have a long-standing relationship. And we now have a very important mission: to empower entrepreneurs to take risks. By partnering with us and building a delegation of startups, you are demonstrating your support for our mission—a priceless contribution.
We’d like to see delegations of innovative entrepreneurs and their support teams from all over Quebec. Will your region be the most represented at Startupfest this year?
It's 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 about this topic, please email us at startupfest@mainqc.com