Ordinateurs Pour Les Ecoles Du Quebec

What Ordinateurs Pour Les Ecoles Du Quebec does

OPEQ (Ordinateurs Pour Les Écoles Du Québec) is a Quebec-based non-profit organization founded in 1998 that operates a circular-economy model for IT equipment. The organization collects used but functional electronic equipment — including desktop and laptop computers, workstations, servers, tablets, smartphones, monitors, and laser printers — from businesses and public institutions, refurbishes the equipment through certified technicians and youth training programs, and redistributes the units at accessible prices to eligible recipients across Quebec. The core technical capability is hardware refurbishment: testing, repairing, reconfiguring, and recertifying donated devices for second-life use rather than designing or manufacturing new hardware.

The recipient base spans Quebec schools (écoles), Centres de la petite enfance (CPEs) and childcare services, public libraries, community organizations, non-profit housing co-operatives, and — through the dedicated CLIC-OPEQ program — low-income families and individuals. The organization operates seven physical sites across Quebec: a head office in Verdun, sorting centers in Anjou (Montréal) and Québec City, and youth training workshops (Ateliers) in Pointe-Claire, Chicoutimi, Sherbrooke, and Gatineau, the last operated in partnership with Service Technologique La Relance (STLR).

Revenue is generated primarily through sales of refurbished equipment to eligible organizations at "prix accessible" (accessible prices) on a one-time unit-pricing basis; no public price list is disclosed. The supply side is sustained by equipment donations from corporate and public-sector donors, which may qualify for tax receipts. OPEQ holds ISO 14001:2015 (BNQ), ICI on recycle+ Niveau Élite (RECYC-QUÉBEC), ARPE-Québec membership, and the 2025 Prix Circular 21, and reports collecting 110,000+ devices annually with 360,000+ computers redistributed since 1998. The operating model is governed by a three-pillar mission — circular economy, digital inclusion, and youth employability — that simultaneously addresses environmental, social, and labour-market objectives.

Name

Ordinateurs Pour Les Ecoles Du Quebec

Legal name

OPEQ-Ordinateurs pour les écoles du Québec

Website

https://opeq.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OPEQ is a Quebec-based non-profit founded in 1998 that refurbishes donated IT equipment and redistributes it at accessible prices to schools, CPEs, libraries, community organizations, non-profit housing co-ops, and low-income families through its CLIC-OPEQ program, while training youth in IT skills across seven provincial sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Verdun

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Refurbished equipment sales: OPEQ generates revenue by selling refurbished computer equipment at accessible prices to eligible organizations (schools, CPEs, childcare services, libraries, community organizations, non-profit housing co-operatives) and low-income families through the CLIC-OPEQ program.
2. Equipment donations (corporate and institutional): Businesses and public institutions donate used but functional equipment, providing OPEQ with raw material for refurbishment. Organizations may receive donation receipts for tax purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OPEQ collects donated electronic equipment from businesses and public institutions, refurbishes it through certified technicians and youth training programs, and redistributes the resulting computers, laptops, workstations, servers, tablets, smartphones, monitors, and printers to eligible schools, CPEs, libraries, community organizations, and non-profit housing co-operatives across Quebec. A dedicated CLIC-OPEQ program provides subsidized access to low-income families and individuals.

Product overview

OPEQ operates as a unified refurbished computer redistribution service rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization collects donated electronic equipment, refurbishes it through certified technicians and youth training programs, and redistributes it to eligible recipients. The product portfolio consists of eight core refurbished hardware product categories (desktop computers, laptops, workstations, servers, tablets, smartphones, monitors, and printers) available through a single catalog, plus the CLIC-OPEQ program which provides special access for low-income families. All products share the same refurbishment and quality certification process, with distribution managed through the organization's Quebec-wide network of facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CLIC-OPEQ: A program specifically designed for low-income families and individuals to access refurbished computer equipment at affordable prices

Products and services

• Refurbished Desktop Computers Refurbished desktop computers tested, repaired, and certified by OPEQ technicians for redistribution to eligible schools, CPEs, libraries, community organizations, non-profit housing co-operatives, and low-income families.
• Refurbished Laptop Computers Refurbished laptop computers available for eligible schools, CPEs, libraries, community organizations, and low-income families through OPEQ programs.
• Refurbished Workstations Professional-grade refurbished workstations suitable for demanding computational tasks in educational and organizational settings.
• Refurbished Servers Refurbished server equipment available for organizations needing reliable computing infrastructure at accessible prices.
• Refurbished Tablets Refurbished tablet devices redistributed by OPEQ to eligible recipients including schools and community organizations.
• Refurbished Smartphones Refurbished smartphones available for redistribution to families and organizations in need of accessible mobile technology.
• Refurbished Monitors Refurbished computer monitors available as part of OPEQ's redistribution of complete computing equipment packages.
• Refurbished Printers Refurbished laser printers and peripherals available for eligible organizations and families through OPEQ's equipment program.
• CLIC-OPEQ Program A dedicated program specifically designed for low-income families and individuals to access refurbished computer equipment at affordable prices, promoting digital inclusion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 110,000+ devices collected per year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Service Technologique La Relance (STLR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTLR operates the Atelier de Gatineau workshop, one of five partner workshops across Quebec where young people receive training and hands-on IT experience while refurbishing equipment. This partnership is essential to OPEQ's three-pillar mission combining environmental sustainability, digital inclusion, and youth employability.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Renaissance: Quebec-based social enterprise that collects donated goods (including electronics) and resells refurbished items through a network of stores while running youth integration programs. Closest direct peer to OPEQ in geography, mission (social + circular economy), and operating model.
• Ordinateurs pour les écoles du Canada / Computers for Schools Canada: National Canadian non-profit that refurbishes donated IT equipment for schools, libraries, and non-profits. Highly comparable mission and beneficiary base; a more national counterpart to OPEQ's provincial scope.
• Free Geek: US-based non-profit that refurbishes donated computers and trains volunteers/interns for IT careers, then redistributes equipment to schools and low-income users. Closest international analog to OPEQ's three-pillar model.
• InterConnection: Seattle-based non-profit that refurbishes donated computers and provides affordable technology to nonprofits, low-income families, and refugees globally. Direct mission peer with overlapping digital inclusion and e-waste reduction focus.
• Computer Aid International: UK-registered charity refurbishing donated computers for distribution to educational and community organizations in developing countries. Comparable circular IT / digital inclusion model with international scope.

Emerging players

• NetHope: Global non-profit consortium deploying technology solutions for international NGOs and underserved communities. Shares OPEQ's digital inclusion mission but operates as a coalition/funding mechanism rather than a refurbisher.

Regional players

• TechnoMontréal: Quebec-based non-profit that recycles electronic equipment and provides IT training. Comparable Quebec footprint and dual e-waste / employability mission, though smaller scale than OPEQ.

Broad incumbents

• Dell Reconnect: OEM-led take-back and refurbishment program operated jointly by Dell and Goodwill, providing free drop-off of used electronics. Represents the kind of large-scale, branded alternative channel that competes for the same corporate donor supply OPEQ depends on.
• Apple GiveBack / Trade In: OEM trade-in and refurbishment program run by Apple. Competes for inbound used Apple devices and influences consumer expectations around refurbishment value, indirectly affecting OPEQ's supply and pricing dynamics.

Others

• RECYC-QUÉBEC: Provincial agency responsible for recycling programs in Quebec and issuer of the ICI on recycle+ Elite certification OPEQ holds. Acts as regulator, funder, and ecosystem gatekeeper rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@opeqordinateurspourlesecol2176
• Facebookfacebook.com/opequebec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ordinateurs-pour-les-coles-du-qu-bec-opeq-
• Instagraminstagram.com/opequebec
• TikToktiktok.com/@opequebec
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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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