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BioSam develops fungal inoculants that improve nutrient uptake and reduce fertilizer use, helping farmers grow more sustainably.
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Blaise Transit uses AI-powered on-demand transit solutions to help cities reduce emissions, improve service, and grow ridership.
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Blue City uses AI-powered LiDAR and real-time traffic data to help cities improve road safety, optimize traffic flow, and plan smarter infrastructure.
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AI-powered international student recruitment platform.
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Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to preserve one of the world’s most valuable resources: Water.
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CapBeast uses on‑demand manufacturing and digital design tools to let anyone create pro‑quality custom embroidered caps, shipped worldwide.
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Casp‑Aid is pioneering a first‑in‑class small‑molecule therapy that targets a newly identified neurodegenerative pathway to improve cognitive impairment in aging and Alzheimer’s disease, with the goal of delivering a safe, effective treatment that preserves memory and daily function.
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Improving well-being through meaningful daily activities with mobile app that encourages mindfulness, harmony and connection.
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CMM teaches and shares world music traditions through classes, workshops, and residencies that build cultural understanding and community.
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ChillSkyn develops nanostructured cooling coatings that lower surface temperatures without electricity, reducing emissions and improving climate resilience.
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ChrysaLabs delivers real-time soil analytics and AI-driven insights that help farmers optimize inputs, improve yields, and make better decisions.
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CigoTracker is a cloud-based delivery management platform that optimizes routes, reduces costs, and provides real-time delivery updates.
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Circulus Agtech transforms residual organic matter into fast‑acting liquid fertilizers via precise bioprocessing, advancing circular and sustainable agriculture.
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Civita‑Laurea uses AI-powered games and personalized learning paths to make math engaging while helping students build confidence and succeed.
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Clé Maîtresse uses AI-powered matchmaking to connect immigrant women with employers, accelerating professional integration and economic participation.
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Clinivance delivers high‑quality clinical research data through structured capture, advanced validation, and integrated visualization, built on the Open Data Capture foundation to give academic teams a modern, cloud‑native EDC designed to eliminate errors and strengthen research integrity.
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Cognicorp+ Therapy supports youth through narrative therapy and immersive VR experiences, helping build resilience, connection, and well-being.
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Community Cyberdefense Centre protects everyday users with open‑source tools that filter malware, fraud, spam, and unwanted AI content from inboxes.
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Creative Souls helps businesses discover and hire local artists through a streamlined platform for talent sourcing, collaboration, and project management.
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CRYLIC Marketspace helps consumers minimize textile waste with new solutions for a more sustainable lifestyle.
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Meet the founders, from local to global, whose projects are creating meaningful change.
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D3 truly feels like home, a place where we can explore and grow. It helps us navigate the challenges of structuring our governance to ensure our solutions focus on impact, which is essential for our mission.
Jean-Christophe Mortreux
Emission Reduction Now
Founder
District 3 helped us address weaknesses in marketing and financing. Our coach encouraged us to treat these challenges with love, providing valuable insight and support as a helpful mirror in our growth journey.
Catherine Mondor
Medyx
Founder
The support has been invaluable in our transition from startup to growth, facilitating conversations that help us explore both company and personal dynamics, guiding us through changes in roles and responsibilities.
Colin Gallagher
Haply
Co-founder
We are guided by three mentors from MentorConnect. They have supported our evolution and pivots, asking the tough questions that have led us to make better decisions.
Eric Normandeau
RecharjME
Founder
District 3 validated my idea and provided new skills, making me feel like I belong. Their virtual and physical spaces offer mentorship and inspiration from other startups, creating a supportive community focused on social impact.
Anne-Pascale Ménard
Cedulify
Founder
I find that as a solo entrepreneur, the road is really lonely at times. Surrounding yourself and being in spaces with other entrepreneurs, having friends that also have businesses, really, really helps.
Marie-Claire Hamel
Ozex
Founder
I had this idea that we need to raise millions of dollars. My coach was Julie, and she was telling me, be calm, try to build a good business, not just raise money. You want to develop a product that has value for your users.
Behnam Farsi
CanApply
Founder
At District 3, we were challenged constantly. The one-on-one coaching transformed us from two people with a good idea into a business with clear strategy, mission, and vision.
Erika Braithwaite
Precision Analytics
Co-founder
D3 offers incredible support for entrepreneurs. The tailored Launch & Grow program lets us choose relevant workshops, and 1:1 sessions with our dedicated coach ensure we stay focused on our business and keep moving forward.
Catherine Forest-Nault
Life Engine
Co-founder
Success is deeply personal for me. It’s about making a meaningful impact, helping others, and achieving financial stability. Equally important is the personal growth that comes from this journey, shaping who I am.
Bishakh Rout
OcuVista Solutions
Co-founder
District 3 offered valuable mentoring and coaching support, enabling us to exchange ideas. We continue with MentorConnect, where diverse mentors share insights, revealing that many challenges are similar across industries.
Josh Pottel
Molecular Forecaster
Co-founder
As a leader, D3 supports you throughout your journey, encouraging exploration from various angles. Each time you reach a milestone, they motivate you to keep moving forward.
Dilan Jaunky
GC LipidTech
Co-founder
I had been a scientist all my life. Patents and papers have a major impact only when they become a product, therapy or tool. I’ve grown tremendously since, thanks to the right support to guide me along my entrepreneurial journey.
Margaret Magdesian, Ph.D.
Ananda Devices
Co-Founder
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