Together,
we go far.
Axeo is an innovation catalyst born by combining the expert knowledge of Institut Innovation Gatineau and Cilex, two organizations that have been evolving in the Outaouais entrepreneurial ecosystem for decades.
Axeo helps startups, companies and institutions achieve their technological innovation goals by providing a service structure in incubation, acceleration, research and development, prototyping and more.
As a non-profit organization, Axeo is dedicated to promoting and developing a culture of innovation in the entire Outaouais region and the National Capital Region of Canada.
The Axeo Advantage
HELPING STARTUPS
& ENTREPRENEURS
LOCATED IN
THE CANADIAN
FOR OVER
20 YEARS
CAPITAL
REGION
AFFILIATED WITH THE
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY
RESEARCH
ENVIRONMENT
STIMULATED
BY VARIOUS
GOVERNMENT FUNDING
Coaching
Benefits of being an Axeo member!
- Incubation program ($150/month)
Support to validate your idea, creation of your tools, access to events and facilities, coaching follow-up, Slack support, a business mailing address, and much more.
- Acceleration program ($250/month)
Includes everything in the incubation program, plus product development support, access to a network of coaches and investors, funding and grant support, marketing and sales development, team-building support, access to facilities, and a business mailing address.
To benefit from Axeo's coaching, fill out our confidential form and our team will get in touch with you as soon as possible:
Coming up
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Launch of the first Axeo Défense cohort
September 30, 2026
Are you a startup or SME wondering whether your technology, product or expertise could find a place in the defence market?
Axeo’s market validation program for the defence sector begins on September 30. Interested companies are invited to submit their expression of interest now to be considered for this first cohort.
Limited spots available.
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Lunch & Learn: Maximizing the Impact of Your IP Portfolio
September 17 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Virtual
Join Nathalie Giroux, AXEO’s entrepreneur-in-residence, founder of Stratford Intellectual Property, and bring decades of experience in intellectual property strategy and commercialization. Discover how to build and leverage your IP to create value, generate revenue, and increase your company’s valuation.
It’s free and virtual. Register now!
