Montreal Tech Watch

Note 1: I wrote this last week, but instead of hitting the ‘Save as Draft’ Button, I clicked on ‘Publish’. The event is planned tomorrow night.

Note 2: Stirling said it is hard to plan in advance about upcoming tech events. Thanks Stirling for the comment. So, from now on, I will publish every sunday/saturday a summary of the tech events happenning in Montreal for the week. A more detailed description will then come 24 hours before the event.

Les Anges financiers de Montréal is a contest where young entrepreneurs from 18 to 40 will get to present their project to experienced business people. It is a joint initiative of Economic Development of Canada, Jeune Chambre de commerce de Montreal and Fondation du Maire de Montréal pour la jeunesse. The contest has run for 7 years and has had a very good success among entrepreneurs.

It should also be seen as a golden opportunity to network and meet entrepreneurs and angel investors. 5 grants will be given:

• 10000$ in startup category, by Samson Bélair/Deloitte et Touche
• 10000$ for Growing Business, by Economic Development Canada
• 10000$ for Jury’s award, by Sun Life Financial
• 10000$ for innovation, by Smart&Biggar
• and 5000$ given by National bank

The gala evening will be held tomorrow at Montreal Science Centre, at 6.00pm.

Last year, the winners were Synetik Design, Ariane Controls, and La Fourmi Bionique, 3 innovative and niche companies who managed to give a winning formula. I am going to the event. Think of it, just listening to the new ideas and their pitch is solely worth the trip.