Digihub Shawinigan

What Digihub Shawinigan does

DigiHub Shawinigan is a regional technology innovation hub based in Shawinigan, Mauricie, Quebec, operating as a multi-pole ecosystem that aggregates digital fabrication, digital heritage, deep tech, and transversal technology services under a single brand. Founded in 2014, the hub organises its offer around four poles: Muséolab (digital heritage and immersive experiences, partnered with Musée POP), Le Lab-FabLab (digital fabrication with professional 3D printers, laser cutting, CNC machines, and electronics/IoT), Convergence Technologique (deep tech spanning blockchain, digital twins, metaverse, generative and agentic AI, and quantum technologies), and a Divers transversal pole covering IoT, post-quantum cybersecurity, robotics, and the IAHOO AI platform (iahoo.ca).

The hub serves two primary customer segments: entrepreneurs and early-stage founders in Mauricie seeking access to disruptive technologies, and established organisations pursuing digital transformation. Commercial channels include direct on-site hub services (FabLab access, Muséolab projects, consulting), tiered subscriptions (Base, IA, Quantique tracks) billed via Stripe with annual discounts, studio and workshop services, and a direct-to-consumer merchandise storefront (La BoutiK0). Content is distributed through the 'Pulse' news platform and the recently launched 'Pulse Live' immersive digital showcase. DigiHub operates with a small team of 1-10 employees and has received at least one disclosed grant of CAD $347,049 from Economic Development of Canada in 2024; ownership, governance, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Digihub Shawinigan

Legal name

Digihub Shawinigan

Website

https://digihub.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Digihub Shawinigan is a regional technology innovation hub in Mauricie, Quebec, operating four poles — Muséolab (digital heritage), Le Lab-FabLab (digital fabrication), Convergence Technologique (AI, quantum, digital twins), and Divers (IoT, cybersecurity, robotics) — to serve entrepreneurs and organisations pursuing digital transformation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Innovation Hub Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Emerging Tech (IoT, Blockchain, AR/VR, Edge) Consulting (BPAHAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

IoT, Sensors & Embedded Systems (Arduino/Raspberry Pi) Programs (EDAMADAI), Software Engineering & Application Modernization (BPAHAEAD), Smart Cities & Urban Innovation Programs (Digital Planning, Civic Tech for Cities) (BPAIANAJ)

Keywords

• Innovation hub services
• Digital fabrication lab
• Deep tech exploration
• Digital heritage solutions
• Technology ecosystem support

Headquarters

HQ city

Shawinigan

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

DigiHub Shawinigan operates a regional technology innovation hub in Mauricie, Quebec, structured around four poles: Muséolab for digital heritage and immersive experiences; Le Lab–FabLab for digital fabrication and rapid prototyping; Convergence Technologique for deep tech (AI, quantum, digital twins, blockchain); and a transversal pole covering IoT, cybersecurity, robotics, and the IAHOO AI platform. The hub monetizes via subscription service baskets, project-based studio work, and branded merchandise.

Product overview

DigiHub Shawinigan is a regional technology innovation hub in Mauricie, Quebec that operates as a multi-pole ecosystem connecting entrepreneurs and organizations with breakthrough technologies. The hub consists of four innovation poles: Muséolab (digital heritage laboratory), Le Lab-FabLab (digital fabrication), Convergence Technologique (deep tech including AI/quantum), and the transversal Divers pole (IoT/cybersecurity/robotics). Supporting services include the IAHOO AI platform (iahoo.ca), subscription services via Stripe, and an official merchandise store (La BoutiK).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Muséolab: Laboratoire vivant de muséologie numérique, développant des solutions innovantes pour le patrimoine culturel.
• Le Lab (FabLab DigiHub)
• Convergence technologique
• IAHOO (Plateforme)

Products and services

• Muséolab — Digital Heritage Laboratory Digital heritage laboratory service offering patrimonial digitization, immersive experiences, and innovative museum solutions for cultural organizations and heritage projects.
• Le Lab — FabLab DigiHub Digital fabrication laboratory providing rapid prototyping, professional 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining, and electronics/IoT prototyping for entrepreneurs and organizations.
• Convergence Technologique — Deep Tech Pole Deep-tech exploration and integration service covering blockchain, digital twins and metaverse, generative and agentic AI, and quantum technologies, helping organizations identify and pilot emerging technology opportunities.
• Plateforme IAHOO (iahoo.ca) AI platform providing artificial intelligence capabilities for accelerating technological projects across industries, offered as part of DigiHub's transversal technology pole.
• Pôle Divers — Transversal Technology Services Transversal technology service covering IoT, cybersecurity and post-quantum, robotics and automation, and cloud services, providing end-to-end technology execution across industries.
• Abonnements DigiHub Subscription service providing tiered accompaniment packages including Base, IA (AI), and Quantique tracks, with secure Stripe payment processing, monthly or annual billing, and automatic renewal.
• La BoutiK0 — Official Merchandise Store Online merchandise store selling branded DigiHub apparel including tuques ($22), t-shirts ($19), and hoodies ($35), with local pickup and standard shipping via Stripe payment.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Zú: Quebec City-based creative and innovation hub supporting entrepreneurs in creative industries and tech. Comparable in being a Quebec regional hub, though more oriented toward creative industries than deep tech and fabrication.
• Centre d'entrepreneuriat technologique de Sherbrooke (CETS): Sherbrooke-based tech entrepreneurship center supporting innovation and technology transfer. Comparable as another Quebec regional innovation hub targeting entrepreneurs, though with a more university-linked mandate than DigiHub.

Direct peers

• Centech: Montreal-based deep-tech startup accelerator and innovation hub. Most directly comparable: similar multi-pole model serving early-stage entrepreneurs with mentorship, prototyping facilities, and emerging-tech programs (AI, hardware, medtech).
• Fab Foundation: Global non-profit that supports the FabLab network, providing shared standards, training, and resources for digital fabrication labs. Directly comparable as the network steward for the FabLab model that DigiHub's 'Le Lab' pole operates within.
• FabLab Québec: Quebec City-based digital fabrication laboratory in the global FabLab network. Directly comparable as a Quebec FabLab offering 3D printing, laser cutting, and digital fabrication services to entrepreneurs and the public.
• Notman House: Montreal startup community hub combining co-working, events, and programming for early-stage tech founders. Comparable as a regional Canadian tech ecosystem anchor, though less focused on hardware fabrication and deep tech.
• District 3: Concordia University's innovation hub in Montreal, focused on helping entrepreneurs launch ventures using emerging technologies. Comparable in being an academic-adjacent multi-pole hub providing mentorship, programs, and ecosystem support.

Broad incumbents

• MaRS Discovery District: Canada's largest urban innovation hub in Toronto, operating across health, cleantech, fintech, and enterprise. Broad incumbent comparable in multi-vertical hub model, though vastly larger scale and Toronto-focused.
• Creative Destruction Lab: Canada-wide deep-tech accelerator affiliated with the Rotman School of Management. Comparable in its emphasis on deep-tech (AI, quantum, robotics) startups, though operating as a cohort-based accelerator rather than a physical hub.

Emerging players

• PromptQL (now part of Acrylic): Canadian AI consultancy offering applied AI and engineering services. Comparable emerging player providing AI-focused technology services to enterprises, similar to DigiHub's Convergence Technologique pole, though with a pure-software rather than hub-based delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DigiHubca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/digihub-shawinigan

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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