Entrepreneuriat Québec

What Entrepreneuriat Québec does

Entrepreneuriat Québec is a Sherbrooke-headquartered non-profit founded in 1994 that operates Quebec's largest pedagogical entrepreneurship training network. The organization serves aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs across all 17 administrative regions of the province through 91+ service points, 52 school boards, and a network of 600+ teacher-coaches supported by an 80+ person operational staff. It has produced more than 85,000 graduates since inception and currently trains roughly 6,000 entrepreneurs per year, with formal recognition from Quebec's Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEES).

The organization's flagship offering is "Lancement d'une entreprise," an 11-to-21-week program totaling 330 hours of training delivered through partner schools at a registration fee of approximately $150. In parallel, Entrepreneuriat Québec runs AMPE en ligne, a subscription-based online accelerator priced at $54.99 plus tax per year, which bundles productivity tooling and integrates with third-party platforms such as Plannit, Netlo, and Rubberduck. Distribution relies on a hybrid in-person and online model anchored in the public education system and partner institutions, including the Université de Sherbrooke's AED program.

Revenue is generated principally through Quebec government grants and partner contributions rather than direct course fees. Material disclosed support includes a $750,000 partnership with Mouvement Desjardins, a Diamond-level partnership with IA Groupe Financier, and collaborations with PAJR. The very low individual price point indicates a volume-driven, publicly subsidized model characteristic of Quebec's social economy ecosystem. The parent organization directly employs 9 staff but reaches province-wide scale through a broader coach and partner network.

Name

Entrepreneuriat Québec

Legal name

Entrepreneuriat Québec

Website

https://entrepreneuriat-quebec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Entrepreneuriat Québec is a 1994-founded non-profit operating Quebec's largest pedagogical entrepreneurship training network, delivering the 330-hour "Lancement d'une entreprise" program and AMPE online accelerator to 6,000+ entrepreneurs annually across all 17 regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entrepreneurship Training & Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business Planning, Pitching & Competitions (Pitch Decks, Demo Days) (EDAMAHAB), Leadership, Management & Teamwork for Business (EDAMAHAI)

Keywords

• Entrepreneurship training
• Business coaching services
• Online learning platform
• Startup education programs
• Business launch workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherbrooke

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Registration Fees: Minimal registration fees charged to participants (approximately $150) for the Lancement d'une entreprise training program. The training is heavily subsidized by government and partner funding, making it essentially free for participants while the organization operates primarily through government grants and partner contributions.
2. AMPE Subscription: Annual subscription service for the Accélérateur des meilleures pratiques entrepreneuriales (AMPE) providing productivity tools and resources for entrepreneurs. Priced at $54.99 + tax per year for access to all 3 modules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Entrepreneuriat Québec delivers a structured entrepreneurship training and coaching program (Lancement d'une entreprise) of 11 to 21 weeks comprising 330 hours of curriculum, personalized business coaching, and access to digital tools, databases, and partner offers. The AMPE en ligne online accelerator provides ongoing productivity, HR, marketing, and resource-planning tools to graduates via an annual subscription.

Product overview

Entrepreneuriat Québec is a nonprofit organization offering entrepreneurship training and support across Quebec's 17 regions through the largest pedagogical entrepreneurial network recognized by the Ministry of Education. Its primary offering is the free Formation Lancement d'une entreprise — a 11 to 21-week program with 330 hours of training, personalized business coaching, and a structured 7-module curriculum — available at over 40 schools for approximately $150 registration. The portfolio also includes AMPE en ligne (Accélérateur des meilleures pratiques entrepreneurial), a paid online accelerator ($54.99+/year) providing HR, marketing, and resource-planning tools; and a suite of exclusive graduate offers including Plannit CRM, Netlo mobile app, and a free website from Rubberduck. The core platform and AMPE are designed to work in sequence: training first, then ongoing productivity support through the accelerator and partner tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formation Lancement d'une entreprise (Launching a Business Training) A free entrepreneurship training and coaching program of 11 to 21 weeks providing 330 hours of training, personalized business coaching, pedagogical materials, a multidisciplinary database, management software, financial planning tools, and exclusive partner offers including a free website. Registration fee is approximately $150. Delivered through 40+ schools across Quebec to aspiring entrepreneurs, existing business owners, family business successors, and prospective business purchasers.
• AMPE en ligne (Accélérateur des meilleures pratiques entrepreneuriales) An online productivity accelerator for entrepreneurs providing a starter kit (government obligations, fiscal tools, digital tools), HR tools (recruitment, staff selection, performance evaluation, employee guide), marketing tools (communication calendars, social media management, competitive analysis grids, customer needs questionnaires), resource planning tools (supplier identification, production capacity visualization), and a 20-minute-in-20-days personal productivity challenge. Priced at $54.99 + tax per year for all 3 modules.
• Offres aux diplômés (Graduate Offers) Exclusive post-graduation offers bundle for Entrepreneuriat Québec graduates including the AMPE en ligne subscription, Plannit CRM at 50% off PRO options for 3 months, and Netlo mobile app for geolocation-based service display. Designed to help new entrepreneurs access essential digital tools at preferential rates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 72% of products and services launched by entrepreneurs fail to meet customer expectations - training addresses this through validation modules
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Place aux jeunes en région (PAJR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to promote entrepreneurship in Quebec regions by facilitating the migration and establishment of young entrepreneurs aged 18-35. With combined 147 service points across 17 regions, the partnership aims to highlight business opportunities, business transfers, and the service offerings of both organizations for the benefit of young entrepreneurs.
• RubberduckminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing promotional offers to graduates, including a website valued at $5,000 offered as part of the training program benefits. This partnership helps new entrepreneurs launch with essential digital tools.
• Bivouac - Salon du travailleur autonomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for independent worker exhibition supporting Montreal's entrepreneurial succession. Entrepreneuriat Québec participated as 'Partner' in this event focused on fostering independent entrepreneurship in the Montreal area.
• PlannitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership offering 50% discount for 3 months on PRO options for graduates. Plannit provides CRM, appointment scheduling, route management, work tracking, invoicing, quoting, contract management, and payment solutions for business management.
• NetlominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobile application partnership allowing graduates to display their service offerings through geolocation. Free service display for graduates; $19.95/year for promotional offers from other businesses. Promotes local purchasing and supports businesses from the entrepreneur community.
• Accélérateur entrepreneurial Desjardins (AED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Université de Sherbrooke's AED for creating innovative pedagogical training for Entrepreneuriat Québec's trainers. Led by Jean Bibeau, professor of entrepreneurship at Université de Sherbrooke, this partnership develops cutting-edge entrepreneurship education approaches.
• Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership presenting the free 'Démarrer son entreprise' workshop series at the Grande Bibliothèque in Montreal. Three workshops covering market study, business plan, and financing research offered in Winter 2018.
• Cain LamarreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud presenting partner for Entrepreneuriat Québec's 2017 annual conference. Cain Lamarre, a law firm, supports the organization's annual gathering of teacher-coaches and program directors.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Futurpreneur Canada: National non-profit providing financing, mentoring, and support to young entrepreneurs aged 18-39. Comparable as a non-profit entrepreneurship support organization targeting aspiring business owners, though operating nationally rather than regionally.
• YES Montreal (Youth Employment Services): Montreal-based non-profit offering entrepreneurship programs, mentorship, and business support. Comparable as a Quebec-rooted entrepreneurship support organization with similar audience segments (aspiring entrepreneurs, including youth).
• École d'Entrepreneurship de Beauce: Quebec-based entrepreneurship training school offering immersive programs to entrepreneurs and business owners. Directly comparable to Entrepreneuriat Québec in mission (entrepreneurship education), geographic focus (Quebec), and target audience (aspiring and existing entrepreneurs).

Broad incumbents

• MaRS Discovery District: Toronto-based innovation hub offering entrepreneurship programs, advisory, and community for Canadian entrepreneurs and startups. Comparable in the entrepreneurship support mission at scale, but operating as a broader innovation hub rather than a regional training network.
• Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC): Canadian federal Crown corporation providing financing, advisory, and growth capital to entrepreneurs and SMEs. Comparable as a broad business-support institution serving Canadian entrepreneurs, though much larger and focused on financing rather than pedagogical training.

Emerging players

• La Base entrepreneuriale: Quebec-based emerging entrepreneurship community and support organization serving entrepreneurs with networking and development resources. Comparable in Quebec focus and entrepreneur audience, though smaller and more community-event oriented.

Regional players

• Réseau M: Quebec cooperative network supporting entrepreneurship and cooperative business development across the province. Comparable as a Quebec-based network organization supporting entrepreneurs, including Érick Gauthier's affiliation with Réseau M (a former board member of EQ).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/entrepreneuriatquebec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/entrepreneuriat-qu%C3%A9bec

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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