École des entrepreneurs du Québec

What École des entrepreneurs du Québec does

École des entrepreneurs du Québec (ÉEQ) is a Montreal-based non-profit organization founded in 1986 that delivers entrepreneurial training, coaching, and digital tools to pre-launch, startup, and growth-stage entrepreneurs across Quebec. It operates 17 regional campuses covering every administrative region of the province, complemented by a self-service web platform (app.eequebec.com) for registration, program enrollment, and asynchronous learning. In its most recent reporting period, ÉEQ trained 8,411 entrepreneurs, bringing the cumulative total since 2000 to over 26,000, with women comprising 52% of the clientele.

The product portfolio spans structured multi-session programs (Parcours such as DG1, DG2, DG3, Dirigeantes, Objectif rentabilité, Lancer son entreprise, Structurer sa croissance, Decarbonation, Humaxis), standalone workshops (Ateliers à la carte), personalized coaching, and a suite of free digital tools. Flagship tools include Prévisio (financial forecasting and scenario modeling), Projet A (business plan and Business Model Canvas authoring), Mon Commerce en Ligne (e-commerce enablement), and the Boite à outils resource library. Specialized tracks target women entrepreneurs (FAIR·E, Soutien aux femmes entrepreneures) and corporate intrapreneurs. The underlying technology stack is a web-based learning management system integrated with Law 25-compliant Matomo analytics; no AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Revenue is generated through a mix of paid training program fees, free monetized via freemium funnels into paid workshops, and substantial grant funding from federal and provincial government programs (notably the $3.26M Women in Entrepreneurship Strategy grant in 2019) and corporate sponsors (TD Bank's $1M Prévisio grant in 2018, Desjardins Créavenir, Revenu Québec training collaborations). Distribution is hybrid: 17 physical campuses provide in-person coaching and community events, while the digital app and standalone tool sites (previsio.ca, projeta.ca) enable self-service enrollment. The customer base is overwhelmingly SMB and individual entrepreneurs, with a deliberate mandate-driven focus on women (52%), youth, immigrants, and Indigenous founders.

Name

École des entrepreneurs du Québec

Legal name

École des entrepreneurs du Québec

Website

https://eequebec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Short description

École des entrepreneurs du Québec is a Montreal-based non-profit founded in 1986 that delivers entrepreneurial training, coaching, and free digital tools to SMBs and pre-launch entrepreneurs across 17 regional campuses in Quebec.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entrepreneurship Education and Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Workforce Programs (EDAAAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business Planning, Pitching & Competitions (Pitch Decks, Demo Days) (EDAMAHAB), Small Business & Entrepreneurship Community Education (EDAAAFAK), Business Law, Ethics & Compliance (Contracts, IP Basics) (EDAMAHAL)

Keywords

• Entrepreneurship training
• Business coaching services
• Small business education
• Financial forecasting software
• Women entrepreneurship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Programs and Workshops: Revenue generated from paid training programs, workshops, and courses including multi-session programs (Parcours), single-session workshops, coaching, and asynchronous content (video capsules). Some content is free while specialized programs have fees.
2. Government Grants and Subsidies: Funding from federal government ($3.26M from Women in Entrepreneurship Strategy) and provincial programs to support training delivery and entrepreneur support programs.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Support from corporate partners such as TD Bank's $1M subsidy for developing financial literacy tools and training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

École des entrepreneurs du Québec (ÉEQ) is a non-profit organization that delivers entrepreneurship training programs, workshops, and personalized coaching to Quebec entrepreneurs across the pre-launch, startup, and growth stages, delivered through 17 regional campuses and the app.eequebec.com online platform. Its portfolio includes multi-session Parcours training programs, individual À la carte workshops, and free proprietary digital tools including Prévisio (financial forecasting) and Projet A (business planning and Business Model Canvas), alongside specialized tracks such as FAIR·E for women entrepreneurs.

Product overview

École des entrepreneurs du Québec (ÉEQ) operates as a non-profit educational organization offering a multi-format training and support platform for entrepreneurs across Quebec. The portfolio includes structured multi-session programs (Parcours: DG1, DG2, DG3, Dirigeantes, Objectif rentabilité, Lancer son entreprise, Structurer sa croissance, Decarbonation, Humaxis, and others), standalone workshops (Ateliers à la carte), personalized coaching, and free digital tools. Its flagship free tools are Prévisio (financial forecasting), Projet A (business planning and BMC), and Mon commerce en ligne (e-commerce support). Programs are delivered online and at 17 regional campuses across Quebec, with offerings also available internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Previsio: A free financial forecasting tool that helps entrepreneurs understand the financial situation of their business.
• Projet A
• Mon Commerce en Ligne (MCEL)
• Accès Entreprises Québec (AEQ)

Products and services

• Prévisio Free financial forecasting software that helps Quebec entrepreneurs understand and analyze the financial situation of their business to make strategic decisions through scenario modeling and projections.
• Projet A Free online tool that helps Quebec entrepreneurs create their business plan and design their Business Model Canvas (BMC).
• Parcours (Multi-session training programs) Structured multi-session training programs offered online and in-person across the 17 Quebec regions, covering DG1, DG2, DG3, Dirigeantes, Objectif rentabilité, Lancer son entreprise, Structurer sa croissance, Décarbonation, Humaxis and others, serving pre-launch through growth-stage entrepreneurs.
• Ateliers à la carte (Workshops) Individual workshop sessions on specific topics such as intellectual property, fiscality for non-profits, legal forms, sustainable development, and Business Model Canvas, available for online enrollment on a per-session basis.
• FAIR·E – Parcours pour femmes entrepreneures Specialized programs under ÉEQ's Soutien aux femmes entrepreneures (SFE) initiative dedicated to women entrepreneurs, including dedicated tracks and funding for leadership and growth pathways such as DG1, DG2, DG3, and Dirigeantes.
• Intrapreneuriat Program Program supporting intrapreneurship for both employees and leaders, including entrepreneurial skills assessment, online capsules, and co-design workshops, targeting corporate employees with entrepreneurial mindsets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,411 entrepreneurs trained in the last year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Réseau McoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Women in Entrepreneurship Strategy implementation, supporting women entrepreneurs across Quebec.
• Entreprendre IcicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Women in Entrepreneurship Strategy, focused on supporting immigrant entrepreneurs.
• Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du QuébecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in women entrepreneurship support, connecting young entrepreneurs to ÉEQ programs.
• Administration régionale KativikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner supporting entrepreneurship in Northern Quebec (Kativik region).
• FIEF Côte-NordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner on the North Shore supporting women entrepreneurs.
• Revenu QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner providing specialized training on tax obligations and legal requirements for businesses and NPOs.
• Mon Commerce en Ligne (MCEL)coreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform partner helping entrepreneurs launch online stores, with ÉEQ providing training and support.
• Accès PMEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor project platform providing access to business development resources and PMEs across Quebec.
• FAIR·EcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearning programs specifically for women entrepreneurs, providing specialized pathways and support.
• ForgescomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance for women's entrepreneurship, providing expertise and resources for female entrepreneurs.
• Défi OSEntreprendrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor annual entrepreneurship competition where ÉEQ serves as regional host for multiple regions including Bas-Saint-Laurent, recognizing and celebrating emerging entrepreneurs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Startup Canada: National non-profit delivering entrepreneurship programs, awards (Startup Canada Awards), and policy advocacy. Operates in adjacent space with similar content, free tools, and corporate/government sponsorship model.
• Futurpreneur Canada: Canadian non-profit providing entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and capital to entrepreneurs ages 18-39. Direct competitor in the federally-funded entrepreneurship support segment with similar revenue model of grants and program fees.
• Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH): Canadian federally-funded hub coordinating research, training, and resources for women entrepreneurs nationally. Direct peer in mandate and funding source, overlapping with FAİR·E and Dirigeantes programs.
• Réseau M: Quebec-based non-profit supporting women entrepreneurs through networking, training, and representation. Competes for the same federal Women in Entrepreneurship Strategy dollars and women's entrepreneur training cohorts in Quebec.

Emerging players

• Y Combinator Startup School: Free online entrepreneurship curriculum from YC. Competes digitally with ÉEQ's online programs and BMC/previsio tools by offering English-language, globally-accessible entrepreneurship content.
• Founder Institute: Global pre-seed accelerator and entrepreneurship training program operating in 100+ cities. Competes in the structured curriculum and cohort-based training space; presence in Montreal overlaps with ÉEQ's startup-stage programming.

Broad incumbents

• BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada): Federal Crown corporation providing Canadian SMEs with financing, advisory, and growth coaching. Provides overlapping advisory/training services to entrepreneurs at scale and competes for the same government ecosystem mandate.
• MaRS Discovery District: Toronto-based innovation hub supporting entrepreneurs with advisory, programs, and capital connections. Operates as a large incumbent in Canadian entrepreneurship support with broader mandate including tech and science ventures.

Others

• Desjardins (Coopérative): Major financial cooperative providing Créavenir youth entrepreneurship funding, business banking, and advisory to Quebec SMEs. Functions as both partner and ecosystem counterpart that competes for SME-facing service relationships.

Regional players

• Conseil québécois du commerce de détail (CQCD) / Local Development Centres (CLD) network: Quebec-based regional development organizations delivering SME training, funding access, and advisory services at the MRC level. Operate as primary referral partners and direct substitutes for ÉEQ's regional campus model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFPWK-KfmlB5yNk65SK-BPw
• Facebookfacebook.com/eequebec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ecole-des-entrepreneurs-du-quebec
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecoledesentrepreneursduquebec

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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