What Technoscience Est-du-Québec does

Technoscience Est-du-Québec, rebranded in June 2026 to Technoscience Fleuve et Montagnes following its merger with La Boîte à science — Technoscience Québec et Chaudière-Appalaches, is a Quebec-based non-profit (OBNL) that delivers STEM education programs to youth aged roughly 5 to 18 across the Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Capitale-Nationale, and Chaudière-Appalaches regions. Its portfolio spans free in-school scientific animations (Les Débrouillards, Les Innovateurs à l'école), curriculum-aligned loanable pedagogical kits (Trousse 00Watt on energy conservation, Mon Saint-Laurent vu du rivage on maritime biodiversity), three tiered science and technology competitions (Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec, Défi apprenti génie, Défi génie inventif), gender-targeted outreach (Les Filles et les Sciences), fee-based summer day camps, family science events, and the newly launched TechnoVan mobile STEM unit. Programs are produced and delivered in partnership with universities (UQAR, École de technologie supérieure), cégeps, school service centers, Hydro-Québec, Desjardins, the Ministère des Forêts de la Faune et des Parcs, and the Réseau Technoscience national network.

The business model is a hybrid of grant-funded and fee-for-service non-profit operations. Core operating revenue comes from government funding via the Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie's NovaScience program, supplemented by corporate sponsorships and in-kind contributions from Hydro-Québec (national partner), Desjardins (major TechnoVan partner), and regional sponsors. Transactional revenue is generated through modest program fees: $160-180 per school animation plus travel, $40 per Défi génie inventif participant, $115 per Expo-sciences exhibitor, and $185 per week for summer day camps. A large share of the programming — Les Innovateurs visits, Les Débrouillards animations, biodiversity workshops, and pedagogical kits — is offered free of charge to ensure equitable access. The organization reaches approximately 10-15 staff plus a 9-member Board of Directors, with reach across the network cited at over 160,000 youth annually across Quebec.

Name

Technoscience Est-du-Québec

Legal name

Technoscience Fleuve et Montagnes

Website

https://technoscience-eq.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Technoscience Fleuve et Montagnes is a Quebec non-profit delivering free and low-cost STEM education programs, science competitions, robotics workshops, and pedagogical kits to youth across four eastern Quebec regions, funded by government grants, corporate sponsors, and modest program fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth STEM Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM & Maker Education (Makerspaces, Coding Clubs, Robotics) (EDAAAFAL), Maker / DIY Electronics & Physical Computing Platforms (EDAFANAC), Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs) (EDAMABAA)

Keywords

• Youth STEM education
• Science competitions
• School science animations
• Pedagogical kits
• Robotics workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Québec (Québec City)

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Core operational funding from the ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie through the NovaScience program, and as a member of the Réseau Technoscience network.
2. Program Registration Fees: Fees charged for competitions (Expo-sciences $115/exhibitor, Défi génie inventif $40/participant), summer camps ($185/week), and school animations ($160-180/animation plus travel).
3. Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships: Financial and in-kind support from corporate partners including Hydro-Québec (national partner), Desjardins (major TechnoVan partner), and regional sponsors for specific programs and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Technoscience Est-du-Québec (now operating as Technoscience Fleuve et Montagnes) is a non-profit organization delivering hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education programs to youth across eastern Quebec. Its offerings include in-school scientific animations (Les Débrouillards), volunteer scientist workshops (Les Innovateurs), regional science competitions (Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec, Défi apprenti génie, Défi génie inventif), curriculum-aligned pedagogical kits (00Watt, Mon Saint-Laurent vu du rivage), a mobile TechnoVan STEM outreach unit, and summer science day camps.

Product overview

Technoscience Fleuve et Montagnes (formerly Technoscience Est-du-Québec) is a non-profit organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of science and technology education programs for youth in eastern Quebec. The core offerings include Les Débrouillards scientific animations and school workshops, Les Innovateurs volunteer-led conference-workshops, and ready-to-use pedagogical kits (Trousse 00Watt on energy conservation, Mon Saint-Laurent vu du rivage on maritime biodiversity). Competitive programs include Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec (science fairs for all levels), Défi apprenti génie (elementary technological challenges), and Défi génie inventif (secondary-level engineering competitions). Specialized initiatives include Les Filles et les Sciences for girls in STEM, TechnoVan mobile outreach, and summer science camps. The portfolio also includes family science events and biodiversity education activities. Programs are delivered across Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Capitale-Nationale, and Chaudière-Appalaches regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Les Débrouillards: Scientific animations program for youth ages 4-12, offering hands-on science activities in schools
• Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec
• Défi génie inventif (DGI)
• Défi apprenti génie (DAG)
• TechnoVan
• Les Innovateurs à l'école
• Les Filles et les Sciences

Products and services

• Animations Les Débrouillards Scientific animations with interactive demonstrations for youth ages 4-12, offered in schools and libraries. Includes hands-on experiments, robotics workshops, and science-themed activities aligned with Quebec's school curriculum.
• La biodiversité et moi Free 45-60 minute educational activity for 3rd cycle primary students developed with the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks. Engages students in biodiversity conservation and understanding the value of wildlife.
• Les Innovateurs à l'école Free volunteer scientist-led conference-workshops in primary and secondary schools and libraries. Covers four scientific domains: material universe, Earth and space, living universe, and technological universe.
• Trousse 00Watt Free five-week loan educational kit for grades 5-6 on energy conservation and hydroelectricity awareness. Contains games, scientific experiments, evaluation tools, and digital games compatible with interactive whiteboards.
• Mon Saint-Laurent vu du rivage Free pedagogical kit for 3rd cycle primary students developed with UQAR-ISMER. Develops maritime culture specific to the Saint-Laurent shoreline through biodiversity education across six reservation periods per school year.
• Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec Scientific competition for primary, secondary, and collegiate students. Regional finals in Est-du-Québec with Quebec-wide finals. Students present experimentation, design, or popularization projects.
• Défi apprenti génie (DAG) Technological challenge for primary school students (1st, 2nd, and 3rd cycles). Includes ready-to-use learning and evaluation situations adapted to school curriculum with regional finals.
• Défi génie inventif (DGI) Technological challenge for secondary school students (secondary 1-5). Cycle of 5 different technological challenges with annual rotation. Includes regional and Quebec finals with prototype construction and competition.
• Les Filles et les Sciences Event for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th secondary girls introducing scientific and technological careers through group activities, demonstrations, workshops, and career fair featuring university, professional, and technical training pathways.
• TechnoVan Mobile outreach project bringing STEM education to schools and community locations across the territory. Equipped with robotics tools, programming activities, and hands-on science demonstrations. Provides free equitable access to technology.
• Camps des Débrouillards (Summer Camps) Science exploration camps for youth ages 5-12 (kindergarten completed). Locations in Rimouski, Matane, and Rivière-du-Loup. Weekly themed programs including chemistry, astronomy, geology, and biology activities.
• Débrouillards en Famille Family-oriented science events featuring hands-on activities, robotics, astronomy, and wildlife workshops. Open to all ages with tickets available online.
• Ateliers de robotique Robotics workshops for secondary school students as part of the science education program offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 160,000 youth reached annually across Quebec through various programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, national and regional.

• La Boîte à science - Technoscience Québec et Chaudière-AppalachescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Merged with Technoscience Est-du-Québec to form Technoscience Fleuve et Montagnes. Simon Jomphe, former director of La Boîte à science, became the new director general of the combined organization.
• Hydro-QuébecnationalGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026National partner supporting the Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec program and producing the 00Watt educational kit on energy conservation that has reached nearly 260,000 students since 2007.
• Pôle régional GIM Bas-Saint-Laurent et GaspésieregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Regional institutional partner for the Défi génie inventif competition, supporting the organization of regional finals.
• École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Academic partner supporting Défi génie inventif and science education competitions.
• Réseau TechnosciencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026National umbrella organization that coordinates STEM education programs across 5 regional member organizations in Quebec, reaching 160,000+ youth annually. Technoscience Fleuve et Montagnes is one of 5 member organizations.
• Cégep de RimouskiregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Host institution for Les Filles et les sciences event in 2025, providing venue for the girls-in-science career exploration day.
• Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des ParcscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Developed the 'La biodiversité et moi' workshop to encourage students to engage in biodiversity conservation and appreciation, aligned with government wildlife and habitat protection goals.
• Université du Québec à Rimouski - ISMERcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Co-developed the Mon Saint-Laurent vu du rivage pedagogical kit with Technoscience Est-du-Québec, focused on Saint-Laurent maritime culture and biodiversity education.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Regional players

• Science World British Columbia: British Columbia's flagship science center offering K-12 STEM programs, workshops, and outreach comparable in spirit to Technoscience's mission. Operates in a different province with similar youth STEM education focus but facility-based rather than mobile/network-based.
• Musée du Fjord: Regional science and nature museum in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean offering educational programs on the Saguenay fjord ecosystem, biodiversity, and geosciences to Quebec school groups. Overlaps with the Mon Saint-Laurent biodiversity kit and similar Quebec regional science-education mandate but operates a fixed museum facility.
• TELUS Spark (Calgary): Calgary-based science center with school programs, innovation workshops, and youth STEM initiatives serving Alberta schools. Comparable in product mix (school-based STEM workshops, science engagement) but Western Canada geography and facility-based delivery differ from Technoscience's regional network model.
• Discovery Centre (Halifax): Atlantic Canada's science center delivering hands-on STEM programming, school workshops, and youth engagement similar to Technoscience's offerings. Geographic peer (different region, similar small-to-mid scale regional mandate) but with a permanent facility anchor rather than mobile/community delivery.

Direct peers

• Actua: Canada's largest STEM youth outreach network, engaging 350,000+ youth annually through a federation of member organizations delivering school-based science programs. Closest structural peer to the Réseau Technoscience model and a likely model/competitor for federal funding and partnerships.
• Let's Talk Science: Canadian national STEM education nonprofit that mobilizes volunteers and partners to deliver hands-on science and technology programs to youth in schools and communities. Highly comparable mission, volunteer-led delivery model, and school-based distribution, though operating at a national English-and-French scope versus Technoscience's regional Quebec focus.
• Science Fair Foundation of Toronto: Regional science fair foundation that organizes student science competitions analogous to Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec. Direct comparable in product category (youth STEM competitions with regional-to-national pipeline) though Ontario-focused.

Broad incumbents

• Centre des sciences de Montréal: Larger Quebec science center with a broad STEM education mandate including school workshops, exhibits, and youth programming. Overlaps with Technoscience in school-based science delivery but operates at significantly greater scale and as a facility-based institution rather than a mobile/non-profit regional network.
• Ontario Science Centre: Major Canadian science center with extensive K-12 STEM education programming, exhibits, and outreach. Overlapping mandate in youth science engagement but operating as a provincial institution rather than a regional non-profit network like Technoscience.

Others

• Les Débrouillards (magazine): Quebec science media brand and publisher of Les Débrouillards magazine — the originator of the Débrouillards animation brand that Technoscience operates as a sub-program. Adjacent ecosystem partner and content/brand licensor rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles18 records

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