Validation program

Launch your startup toward success and save time and money by quickly testing your solution with your target customers to validate that it meets a real need.  

In partnership with
 

 

What we offer:

3 months' free support  

1 day of intensive introductory training to prepare you properly 

30 hours of personalized support from renowned experts 

Access to Station Fintech and its events in the heart of downtown Montreal 

Access to the Finance Montréal network


* Please note that the program for Winter 2024 will be offered in French only.

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Open to fintechs developping a product in these
sectors

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Payment

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Business Lending

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WEALTH MAMAGEMENT

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PERSONAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT

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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure

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Data, Analytics and AI

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Open Banking

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Sustainable Finance

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Insurance



Selection Criteria

  • You are able to do the program in French.
  • You are a B2FI, B2B / B2B2C Fintech start-up located in the province of Quebec.
  • You are currently developing your minimum viable product or starting to market it.
  • You want to define your business model and target market segment(s).
  • You have no or very few sales.
  • Your company is registered with the Quebec Business Register (NEQ).
  • You can travel to Montreal for the introductory day and the final group meeting.

 

* Please note that the program for the Fall 2023 will be offered in French only.

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Key dates

Opening of the application period

January 9, 2024

Closing of the application pediod

February 2, 2024 – 5 PM

Announcement of selected startups

Week of February 12, 2024

Program begins

Week of February 26, 2024

Program Ends

End of May 2024

No, it’s a non dilutive program!

We will evaluate all applications and contact you in all cases on September 1, 2023.

30 hours of support over 3 months.

We plan to select 5 or 6 companies.

Upon graduation, all of the founders will join the Alumni network, and will continue to have access to our support systems, events and initiatives! We are always a zoom call or an email away!

You can contact Maude Roy Paré, Director, FinTech Development at Finance Montréal, at maude.roypare@finance-montreal.com.