Adopte Inc
Adopte Inc
Adoption, your leg-up to success
The contest is now over.
Thanks to everyone who participated!
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Who can be adopted?
Any entrepreneur who meets the following conditions is eligible to apply*:
Is the CEO of a company they founded.
Is between 18 and 39 years old inclusively.
Priority given to 18-39 years but all ages accepted
Holds a majority stake in their company
(51% or more)
Works full-time for their company
*Company-specific criteria can be found here
What do you get if you’re adopted?
One year of the following benefits:
An annual contribution of $24,000
With a guaranteed contribution, you can focus solely on the growth of your business.
12 coaching meetings
During one (1) year, meet regularly with your adopter or key people from their network in order to share, learn and be inspired by the best.
A unique entrepreneurial immersion
Attend strategic meetings at your adopter’s company to dive headfirst into the business world.
8-session training program
Get access to unparalleled training, offered by top experts active in the entrepreneurial world.
Financial advantages
Enjoy a Desjardins chequing account and payroll services for free.
The adopters
David Bensadoun
Chief Executive Officer,
ALDO
Marie-Claude Boisvert
Executive Vice-President, Business Services, Desjardins Business
Nathalie Bondil
Director General and Chief Curator, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Philippe Walker
Chief Scientific Officer, Founder, NEOMED Institute
Daniel Germain
President and Founder, Breakfast Club of Canada
Nathalie Quirion
CEO, Québec Metro High Tech Park
The partners
Founding institutional partners
Technological Partner
Media partner
Adopting partner
Propellant partners
Meet the bright minds behind the project
Nicolas Duvernois
CEO, PUR Vodka
and romeo’s gin
Anne Marcotte
Entrepreneur, TV producer
and vivemtia.ca CEO
Philippe de Gaspé Beaubien III
Well-known businessman, philanthropist and seasoned investor