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McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs
Startup support through mentorship and acceleration
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship supports startups at different stages of growth through mentorship, workshops, and entrepreneurship programs. The programs focus on ideation, validation, acceleration, fundraising, sustainability, and international market development, with the X-1 Accelerator offering up to $100,000 in funding.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Startup ideation and validation support
- Lean startup training and mentorship
- Business scaling and go-to-market development
- Fundraising preparation and investor readiness
- Sustainability-focused startup development
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- 5-page business plan using the required template
- 5-minute pitch video link
- 2-minute demo video link for the product or technology
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Early-stage startups
- Startup teams working on MVPs or prototypes
- McGill startup teams
- Startups focused on sustainability, technology, health sciences, or social impact
Eligible geographic areas
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your application
- Complete the online application form.
- Prepare the required 5-page business plan using the template.
- Record the required pitch video and demo video.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Attach the business plan and video links to the online form.
- Submit the full application online before the deadline.
- Step 3: Save and finalize
- McGill users can save a draft and return later.
- Review the application carefully before submission.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs Program
What is the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs?
The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship supports startups at different stages of growth through mentorship, workshops, and entrepreneurship programs. The programs focus on ideation, validation, acceleration, fundraising, sustainability, and international market development, with the X-1 Accelerator offering up to $100,000 in funding.
Who is eligible for the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs program?
To be eligible for the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs program, you must:
Early-stage or scaling startup
Matched to the right program stream
Complete application package required
What expenses are eligible under McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs?
Startup ideation and validation support
Lean startup training and mentorship
Business scaling and go-to-market development
Fundraising preparation and investor readiness
Sustainability-focused startup development
Who can I contact for more information about the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs?
You can contact McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship by email at dobson.mgmt@mcgill.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs available?
The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs?
McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs is funded by McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship