What Printemps numérique does

Printemps numérique is a Montréal-based non-profit organization (OBNL) founded in 2014 that operates at the intersection of digital transformation, education, and cultural engagement. The organization targets Quebec youth aged 8-35, educators, and Indigenous (First Nations) communities with a portfolio spanning digital literacy, AI education, and immersive technology experiences. It positions itself as a convener and capacity-builder rather than a technology vendor, with programs designed to bridge the public with emerging digital tools.

Core offerings include MTL connecte (Montréal Digital Week), an annual international conference on digital transformation; IA & Toi, a free online AI literacy curriculum with eight interactive modules; Jeunesse QC 2030, a youth digital literacy program; Mamo/Mamu, a First Nations youth digital empowerment initiative; the Mobile numérique jeunesse (MNJ) program reaching 25,000+ youth annually; and Digital Cafés, mobile immersive technology experiences featuring 360° domes, VR, and robotics. The Printemps numérique Academy, launching with the PRO-AI professional training series in 2026, represents a shift toward paid, structured AI training for working professionals. The organization also references AI santé (healthcare) training as a vertical extension of its curriculum.

The business model is primarily grant-funded, with revenue derived from the Government of Canada, the Government of Quebec, Ville de Montréal, Hydro-Québec (flagship partner), and the Secrétariat à la jeunesse du Québec (2025-2028 multi-year commitment). Most programs are delivered free to end users; paid revenue lines are concentrated in the new PRO-AI professional training series and MTL connecte event partnerships. The organization maintains a 300+ member Roundtable and 50+ collaborator network spanning academia (Concordia, UQAC, IVADO, CRIM) and industry, with international partnerships including Wallonie-Bruxelles International and Nantes Métropole. No proprietary AI models, technology patents, or commercial licensing revenue are disclosed.

Name

Printemps numérique

Legal name

Printemps numérique

Website

https://printempsnumerique.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Printemps numérique is a Montréal-based non-profit that delivers digital literacy and AI education programs to Quebec youth, educators, and First Nations communities through flagship events, free online platforms, mobile immersive technology experiences, and professional training workshops.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Education and Literacy

akta.pro primary industry

Foundational Computer & Device Literacy (EDAAAIAA)

Keywords

• Digital literacy education
• AI education programs
• Youth digital skills
• Digital inclusion initiatives
• Community technology programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Grants and Government Funding: Printemps numérique operates as a non-profit organization (OBNL) primarily funded through government grants and institutional funding from organizations such as the Government of Canada, Government of Quebec, Ville de Montreal, and Secreteriat a la jeunesse du Quebec

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Printemps numérique is a non-profit organization that accelerates digital transformation in Quebec by delivering free digital literacy and AI education programs to youth (IA & Toi, MNJ, Digital Cafés, Mamo/Mamu) and paid professional training (Printemps numérique Academy). Its offerings combine immersive technology experiences with educational content, supported by partnerships with government bodies, educational institutions, and research centers. The organization also convenes the Quebec Digital Literacy Roundtable and runs the flagship MTL connecte (Montréal Digital Week) event.

Product overview

Printemps numérique is a non-profit organization (OBNL) that accelerates digital transformation by linking technology, culture, and society to foster innovative and collective projects. The organization's portfolio consists primarily of educational and community programs rather than software products: MTL connecte serves as the flagship annual international digital week event; IA & Toi provides free online AI education for youth; Jeunesse QC 2030 is a comprehensive youth digital literacy initiative; Digital Cafés offer immersive technology experiences; and the Printemps numérique Academy delivers professional training. These programs work together to democratize access to digital skills, promote digital citizenship, and reduce the digital divide across Québec.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MTL connecte: Montréal Digital Week - an annual international event organized by Printemps numérique that brings together entrepreneurs, researchers, decision-makers, industry players and artists to understand the challenges of digital revolution
• IA & Toi
• Mois Numérique Jeunesse (MNJ)
• Jeunesse QC 2030
• Cafés numériques
• Mamo/Mamu
• Printemps numérique Academy
• Débats sociétaux de l'IA
• Empreinte numérique
• #intersections

Products and services

• MTL connecte: Montréal Digital Week Annual international digital week event organized by Printemps numérique that brings together entrepreneurs, researchers, decision-makers, industry actors, and artists to understand the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation. Features conferences, exhibitions, networking, and an artistic program at the Société des arts technologiques (SAT) in Montreal. The 2026 edition is scheduled for October 13-16, 2026 with theme 'Souveraineté numérique'.
• IA & Toi Free educational platform designed to equip young people aged 15 and over with keys to understanding artificial intelligence, developing critical thinking, and using AI tools with confidence through 8 interactive online modules. Reached 4,700+ youth across 17 regions of Quebec.
• Jeunesse QC 2030 Comprehensive program aimed at reducing digital inequalities among youth aged 13 to 29 by offering digital literacy programs through events such as Digital Cafés and CODE Avenir, deployed in schools, post-secondary institutions, and third places.
• Mois Numérique Jeunesse (MNJ) The major annual event dedicated to discovering digital technology in Quebec, taking place every February, inviting young people aged 8 to 35 to explore digital literacy initiatives through workshops, interactive experiences, exhibitions, and performances. Reached 25,000+ youth in 2025 and 200k+ online reach for 2026 campaign.
• Mamo/Mamu Project meaning 'Together' in Innu and Atikamekw languages that brings together young First Nations leaders from Quebec to reflect on the future of digital technology in their communities through workshops, discussions, and creative experiences. Coalition includes Conseil de la Nation Atikamekw, IVADO, SAJ, Hydro-Québec, and ISED.
• Digital Cafés Mobile digital literacy experiences for young people aged 15 to 29 featuring 360° immersive dome, humanoid robot demonstrations, drone piloting, and virtual reality workshops deployed at schools, libraries, museums, and festivals across Quebec.
• Débats sociétaux de l'IA (Societal Debates on AI) Ideas forum that invites college (CEGEP) students to understand, question, and debate the issues surrounding artificial intelligence, helping them develop critical thinking skills and act as informed citizens.
• Empreinte numérique Podcast Podcast series exploring major issues shaping digital lives through conversations with specialists, content creators, and stakeholders, distributed via Télé-Québec en classe and BAnQ.
• Printemps numérique Academy (PRO-AI series) Professional training division dedicated to developing digital skills for professionals through concrete, effective, responsible and ethical uses of digital technology, especially artificial intelligence. Includes the PRO-AI workshop series ('Ask AI the Right Questions', 'Transform Your Organization with AI') with certificates delivered at Luqia Montreal.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,000+ youth reached annually through Mois Numérique Jeunesse
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tourisme MontréalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTourism Montreal partner supporting Montreal's digital ecosystem and MTL connecte events
• AFRIA (Agence internationale pour la Formation et la Recherche en Intelligence Artificielle)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational AI training and research agency partnering for Forum Francophone sur l'IA at MTL connecte
• Université ConcordiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing research collaboration and hosting MTL connecte events at NAD School
• Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner hosting Digital Literacy Roundtable meeting and contributing to research
• CRIM (Centre de recherche informatique de Montréal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontreal computer research center hosting AfroTech events and providing AI expertise
• IVADO (Institut de valorisation des données)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerData science and AI research institute partnering on digital literacy and AI education initiatives
• Société des arts technologiques (SAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontreal tech arts institution hosting MTL connecte annual events and providing immersive technology spaces
• DeloitteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services firm providing expertise and support for innovation initiatives
• ISACAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal technology association providing cybersecurity expertise and professional network access
• Wallonie-Bruxelles InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian regional partner supporting international digital exchange between Montreal and Wallonia
• Nantes MétropoleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench metropolitan partner fostering transatlantic digital connections; Nantes has design school antenna in Montreal
• Cyber ecominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuebec cybersecurity ecosystem organization contributing to digital safety initiatives
• Consortium Mamo/Mamu Partners (Conseil de la Nation Atikamekw, IVADO, SAJ, Hydro-Québec, ISED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition supporting Mamo/Mamu project for First Nations youth digital empowerment with focus on inclusive access
• Télé-Québec en classecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuebec educational TV platform distributing Empreinte numérique podcast and digital content to schools

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Code.org: Global non-profit driving computer-science and AI literacy in K-12 schools through free curricula and the Hour of Code. Comparable as a high-leverage, grant- and corporate-funded model delivering free digital literacy at massive scale — a benchmark Printemps numérique's IA & Toi implicitly competes against in francophone markets.
• Let's Talk Science: Canadian charitable organization providing STEM and digital-skills programs to youth through schools and communities. Comparable in mission, Canadian non-profit funding model, school-deployment GTM, and youth (K-12) audience overlap with Printemps numérique's Digital Cafés and IA & Toi workshops.
• Canada Learning Code: Canadian non-profit focused on digital literacy and coding education for youth and adults with national reach (now operating as Canada Learning Code / Hatch). Highly comparable to Printemps numérique's IA & Toi and Digital Cafés in serving underserved populations with free or low-cost tech education.
• MediaSmarts: Canadian non-profit center for digital and media literacy offering research, teacher resources, and youth programs. Directly comparable to Printemps numérique on digital literacy mission, Canadian policy advocacy, and educator/school channels, though narrower on AI/emerging-tech focus.
• AI4ALL: U.S.-based non-profit creating AI literacy and pipeline programs for underrepresented youth. Directly analogous to Printemps numérique's IA & Toi platform and youth AI-critical-thinking curriculum, though operating in a different funding/grant ecosystem.
• Technovation: Global non-profit running AI and entrepreneurship programs for girls and underserved youth. Comparable to Printemps numérique's Mamo/Mamu (First Nations inclusion) and IA & Toi workshops, particularly on gendered digital divide themes described in Printemps numérique's white paper on 'la fracture numérique genrée'.

Broad incumbents

• Mozilla Foundation: Global non-profit foundation advancing internet literacy, digital citizenship, and trustworthy AI through campaigns, fellowships, and curricula. A broader incumbent in digital literacy whose scope (global, multi-issue internet health) overlaps with Printemps numérique's digital-sovereignty and cyberbullying-prevention work, but at much larger scale.
• Internet Society: Global non-profit promoting open internet development and digital inclusion worldwide. Compares on digital-inclusion mission and grant-funded operating model but operates at a much more macro/policy level than Printemps numérique's community-delivered Quebec programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PN_MTL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1mLpTYbqGWRQxf-L1mZgFg
• Facebookfacebook.com/PNmtl.qc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pnmtl
• Instagraminstagram.com/pn_mtl
• TikToktiktok.com/@pn_mtl

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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