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Building communities of bold startup founders pushing tech forward. Rooted in Canada, connected to the world. With innovation, inclusion, and impact at heart.
Since 2008. 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟴
Elan Tech (formerly known as Montreal NewTech, MTL NewTech, MNT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to driving the success of the startup ecosystem. We are and power thriving communities of builders, entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, students, and relentless geeks who are enthusiastic about the potential of techn
« Ensemble, nous faisons avancer l’écosystème. »
Aux Startup Community Awards 2025, nous n’avons pas seulement remis des prix : nous avons écouté 800 histoires, rassemblé 550 personnes et vu naître des conversations qui continuent encore aujourd’hui.
Chez ElanTech, l’impact ne se mesure pas qu’en chiffres, mais en liens créés, projets déclenchés et personnes qui trouvent leur place dans l’écosystème. ✨
La suite s’écrit maintenant. Et comme toujours, ensemble.
🔗 Découvrez comment faire partie d’ElanTech : go.elantech.co/BePartofElanTech
12/10/2025
Smiles, connections, and inspiring people: the SCA 25 Gala was a memorable celebration of our community.
Created by the community, for the community, the Gala is a genuine tribute to those shaping our startup ecosystem every day.
✨ This year, the event brought together 550 participants and yes, we double-checked the room to make sure we hadn’t miscounted! From applause to passionate conversations and meaningful networking, the Gala highlighted 11 categories and 15 winners, following over 300 nominations, 10,000 votes, 109 finalists, and 800 inspiring quotes from our community.
🎉 Congratulations to our winners, including Amina Sall, PMP®, Claude G. Théoret, Stay22, Constance Jaluzot, Patricio Gutierrez Mella, Nanofacile, LATYS, Danica Virginia Meredith, Virgile Ollivier, Paul Kruszewski, AI Salon Montréal, Gabriel Sundaram, Doryne Bourque, Christian Levan
🙏 Thank you to our partners, Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie du Québec (MEIE), Startupfest, Québec Tech, Stay22, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, Finance Montréal, Cycle Momentum, Centech Mtl, Futurpreneur and Ax-C for hosting this memorable evening.
Special thanks to ilias Benjelloun and Simran Kanda for their key role, dedication, and continuous support of the ecosystem.
🙌 Congratulations to the entire ElanTech team Paolo Melgarejo, Sara Benaddia, MBA, Mohamed Amine CHAAI,Maria Quijano, Katyuska Diaz for their outstanding work in making this event shine.
The SCA 25 Gala is more than an event. It represents our collective strength, our shared values, and our commitment to building the future together. It unites us, strengthens relationships, and celebrates those who truly make a difference.
📷 Explore our favorite moments and celebrate everything that brings life and energy to our community.
Which moment inspired you the most?
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🎉 SCA 2025 – Startup Community Awards | December 4th
Tickets are now live!
Why We Gather.
Last year reminded us of something essential:
A community isn’t built in meeting rooms... it’s built in real moments.
The late-night calls.
The shared failures.
The courage borrowed from someone who believes in you.
The people who show up when it truly matters.
That spirit is what the Startup Community Awards exist to celebrate.
Not metrics. Not vanity.
Humans. Effort. Impact. Heart.
And now it’s your turn to help shape this year’s story.
✨ VOTE PHASE 2 !!
Vote for the builders and quiet heroes who moved our ecosystem forward.
Come be part of the night that brings the whole community into the same room.
👉 Get tickets: https://lnkd.in/edC3DqN5
11/21/2025
🌟 Phase 2 is LIVE — Stories That Matter.
This year, it’s not about votes… it’s about the impact behind each journey.
With the Nov 27 deadline coming up, share the stories and people who shaped your year.
Pick your Top 3 in each category — finalists will shine at the Dec 4 Gala.
Let’s honour the builders moving our ecosystem forward.
🎟️ Gala tickets in bio
11/19/2025
Community vote + jury evaluation decide the winners in:
• Rising Community Startup
• Community Champion Scale-Up
• Woman Leader
• Emerging Community Leader
• Founder’s First Initiative
Voting closes November 27...
startupcommunityawards.com
10/23/2025
10/23/2025
🚍 Startup Bus Experience – Discover the energy of Montreal startups!
Join us tomorrow for the Bus Tour Startup Open House with@aepchec Montréal & ElanTech. Explore , , .at , & .stay22 from 12:00–17:00 and dive into innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit. ✨
10/23/2025
Tomorrow is all about connections and impact!
From Impact for Breakfast with Karel Mayrand, to building your first AI app, and wrapping up with Tech Connect with a Twist... it’s a full day of learning, networking, and meaningful conversation…
🎥Garage&co joins the HardTech track of Startup Open House, a day dedicated to discovery, connection, and innovation as part of the Tech Week of Builders / Open House Montreal | Portes Ouvertes Montreal - Tech Week of Builders - OHMTL
Led by Laurence Audette-Lagueux, General Manager, and Arthur Sureau-Samit, Prototyping Lead, Garage&co is where ideas take physical form, a creative hub turning bold concepts into tangible prototypes and real-world impact. ⚙️
🗓 October 24 — explore the HardTech scene, meet passionate makers, and experience how Montréal’s builders bring technology to life.
✨ Be part of the movement.
🔗 Registration link in the first comment.
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Stay22 is opening its doors for Startup Open House 2025!
Erika Gudnason, MBA, Chief of Staff at Stay22, shares that attendees will have the chance to meet the entire team, including CEO Andrew Lockhead and CTO Hamed Al-Khabbaz , explore their brand-new Little Italy office, and learn about the company’s exciting growth.
📈 Stay22 is expanding quickly... currently around 90 employees and planning to hire 25+ positions across product, engineering, sales, marketing, and operations. Startup Open House is a perfect opportunity to connect, apply, and get inspired.
🗓 October 24 — don’t miss the chance to explore Stay22, meet the team, and be part of Montréal’s innovation scene.
🔗 Registration link in the first comment
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Vincent Lafrenaye Lamontagne, directeur des programmes d’entrepreneuriat et d’innovation ouverte au MT Lab, vous invite à plonger dans Startup Open House... une journée unique dans le cadre de la Semaine des Bâtisseurs / Open House Montreal | Portes Ouvertes Montreal - Tech Week of Builders - OHMTL, pour découvrir les coulisses des startups, rencontrer les équipes et s’inspirer des projets qui font bouger Montréal.
🗓 24 octobre — les startups et incubateurs ouvrent leurs portes pour partager leur énergie, leur créativité et leur passion pour l’innovation.
Venez explorer, échanger et faire partie de cette communauté de bâtisseurs.
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