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INNOVATION

 AXELERATOR

Axeo is the new merged identity of Cilex and Institut Innovation Gatineau.

​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.

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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.

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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.

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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

We're currently working on restructuring our programs, but coaching is still taking place. 

 

To benefit from Axeo's coaching, fill out our confidential form and our team will get in touch with you as soon as possible:

Companies incubated at Axeo can access additional support from our various institutional partners:

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  • ​Scale AI's Acceleration Program

  • Desjardins's Créavenir Funding

  • MAIN's momentumPI Program

  • etc.

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Coming up
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Lunch & Learn: Incorporation, Structure, and Shareholders’ Agreement

The session scheduled for October 2 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. is postponed to October 23. Stay tuned!

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Are you launching your business or considering your legal structure? Are you wondering what a shareholders’ agreement is really for? This first Lunch & Learn is for you!

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In collaboration with Leviat Legal, Axeo welcomes Mathieu Gobeil, lawyer and head of the Venture Capital department. He will share practical advice for growing startups.

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On the agenda:

  • Incorporation and choice of structure

  • Shareholders’ agreement: why and how

  • Q&A with the expert

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Lunch & Learn: Options plan, employment contracts and important clauses in a commercial contract

October 30 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

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In collaboration with Leviat Legal, Axeo welcomes Mathieu Gobeil, lawyer and head of the Venture Capital department. Since 2021, he has accompanied many founders in their fundraising and participated in transactions of more than $200 million.

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On the program:

  • Options plan

  • Employment contracts

  • Key trade clauses

  • Open discussion and question period

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This meeting is part of a series of 4 Lunch & Learn.
Register now to participate!

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Lunch & Learn: Fundraising by SAFE and KISS

November 6 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

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You missed our first Lunch & Learn? Here is a new opportunity to learn and exchange!

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In collaboration with Leviat Legal, we receive Mathieu Gobeil for a practical session on the SAFE and KISS financing mechanisms.

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About:
Leviat Legal is a firm specialized in business law and venture capital that supports hundreds of founders in all stages of their growth.


Mathieu, lawyer and head of the Venture Capital department, has participated in more than $200 million in transactions and will be able to make these financing tools clear and accessible.

Register today!

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Lunch & Learn: Equity fundraising

November 13 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

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Did you miss our first Lunch & Learn? Here is the last chance to participate in this series and deepen your knowledge about fundraising.


In collaboration with Leviat Legal, we welcome Mathieu Gobeil for a practical session on equity fundraising.


About:
Leviat Legal is a firm specialized in business law and venture capital, which supports hundreds of founders in all stages of their growth.


Mathieu, lawyer and head of the Venture Capital department, has participated in more than $200 million in transactions and will be able to make clear and accessible the essential points for a successful fundraising.
Register today!

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