Parcours IME Europe
Accelerate your globalization through business mentorship!
Leverage the power of a network and benefit from the experiences of entrepreneurs in Quebec and the IME France network to succeed with your project!
The Parcours IME Europe is an international entrepreneurship mentorship program. It brings together growing entrepreneurs from the Québec City region who share similar challenges. This allows entrepreneurs with strong growth potential from various sectors to accelerate their development and improve their business’ standing in the province of Quebec and in Europe. Since its creation, the Parcours has contributed to the growth of over 70 businesses in the region.
What does the Parcours include?
The Parcours IME Europe offers:
- Matching with a mentor from SAGE mentorat d’affaires;
- A mission in Europe – Paris and other cities to be determined based on participants’ goals, with several business meetings related to your sector;
- Special access to the IME France network and preparatory meetings with French entrepreneurs;
- Development workshops and valuable training on growth management, globalization and the pillars of an organization;
- Meetings with inspiring entrepreneurs in Quebec and France;
- Business coaching by professionals from Québec International throughout the journey.
EVENTS CALENDAR
The Parcours IME Europe program takes place over a period of almost 12 months. Here is an overview of the events for the next edition:
- March 20, 2024: Information session about the Parcours 2024–2025;
- May 2024: Beginning of the Parcours;
- June 2024: Training sessions and meetings with inspiring Quebec entrepreneurs;
- September–October 2024: Preparation for the trade mission and training sessions; Meetings with inspiring Quebec entrepreneurs;
- November 2024: Mission in Europe – Paris;
- Winter 2024–2025: Meeting with an inspiring entrepreneur.
REGISTRATIONS 2024-25
Cost:
6 500 $ + taxes per person
This rate includes training and activities for the duration of the program, airfare and accommodation for 6 nights in Paris.
This rate excludes the registration costs for SAGE Mentorat d’affaires and the cost of meals and local travel during the mission.
Criteria:
- Generate a turnover of over $500,000.
- Have a management role and at least 20% of ownership;
- Be matched or be interested in being matched with a business mentor;
- Have your head office in the Capitale-Nationale region;
- Have at least 3 full-time employees;
- Market your products or services for at least the past 2 years.
Interested? We want to know you! Submit your application using the expression of interest form. We will contact you to discuss your admission into the program.
A STRONG NETWORK TO SUPPORT YOUR SUCCESS
By taking part in the Parcours IME Europe, you will not only benefit from the expertise of the organizing partners, but also access a vast network of contacts in the Québec City region and Europe, as well as receive support and insights to deepen your own reflections.
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Experts in funding and the innovation ecosystem
To learn more about the available programs to help fund your business projects.
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Experts in markets and e-commerce
Increase your local presence, explore even further by entering global markets, and harness the potential of e-commerce with the support of our experts in commercialization and export.
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Experts in international recruitment
Find the skilled people you need to grow with the support of international recruitment experts.
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Experts in productivity and digital transformation
Increase your production capacity to meet your expansion and growth targets with the support of experts in automation, digital transformation, and productivity growth.
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Experts du marché européen
Ayez des yeux et des oreilles sur le marché convoité grâce à un accès privilégié avant, pendant et après votre mission commerciale. L’institut de mentorat entrepreneurial (IME) France regroupe 6 IME sur son territoire, comptant 800 entrepreneurs - mentors et mentorés.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Mme Francine Lapointe, directrice Développement des marchés extérieurs
Québec International
export@quebecinternational.ca
THE AMBASSADORS
Throughout their Parcours IME Europe journey, mentees can exchange with eminent guests during high-quality conferences. These renowned business leaders from the Québec City region or the IME France network will share their experiences, challenges, failures and advice with the cohort of entrepreneurs. Here are some of the mentors and speakers who honoured us with their presence during previous cohorts.
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Jean Laflamme - QUÉBEC
Président-directeur général de Meubles SouthShore
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Germain Lamonde - QUÉBEC
Fondateur et président exécutif du conseil d'administration d'EXFO
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Laurent Simoneau - QUÉBEC
Président, co-fondateur et CTO de Coveo
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Vincent Thériault - QUÉBEC
Co-président-directeur général et co-fondateur de Surmesur
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Stephane Bohbot - FRANCE
Fondateur et CEO d'Innov8
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Jackie Chang - FRANCE
Fondateur et Président directeur-général de ParisFashionShops
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Farid Lahlou - FRANCE
Co-fondateur et Président directeur-général de BonjourCyber
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Pascal Teurquetil - FRANCE
Pascal Teurquetil, Président de Glen Dimplex Holding France, anciennement Président directeur général du groupe Muller
Meet the mentees in the 2023–2024 cohort
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David Beaulieu
Président, CEO of Today is Art Day
Today is Art Day creates products and souvenirs featuring the great artists and masterpieces of art history: puzzles, figurines, games, plush toys, colouring books, etc. The company’s products are sold in over 300 shops around the world, including prestigious museums.
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Valérie Bouchard
Co-Owner of Minimo Playful Motivation
Minimo Playful Motivation offers magnetic organization tools for families and professionals, including 4 collections:
• Family routine;
• Family organization;
• Potty training;
• Good behaviour.
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Catherine Dupuis
President and Founder of CD Extensions
The company designs and distributes the CD Signature products – premium hair care products (shampoo, conditioner, serum, detangling lotion, etc.) designed to nourish and protect the hair while giving it shine and vitality.
The Académie CD Extension, 100% online, is the first French-language academy that specializes in cold fusion hair extension attachment technique in Quebec.
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Daniel Fortin
Président of AITera Inc.
AITera works in water and soil conservation, more specifically the rehabilitation of contaminated soil and water, based on artificial intelligence and collaborations with stakeholders, including the community that will find environmentally friendly solutions.
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Robi Guha
Président of Systèmes TLM inc.
Since 2003, TLM has been offering software development services tailored to high-tech startups and startups going through an acceleration process.
Leveraging its extensive experience, TLM goes further, guiding its clients through the entrepreneurial maze.
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Gaetan Komguem
Founding President SennaCare
SennaCare is a platform that allows immigrants to access care services for their loved ones living far from them. SennaCare offers the following services:
• Purchase and delivery of medicines;
• Medical follow-up at home as well as accompaniment to a health professional;
• Home help.
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Kathy Pellerin
President, CEO, VisaVie Canada
VisaVie Canada is a consulting firm specializing in immigration, international recruitment and settlement of immigrants in Canada.
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William Plamondon
President, CEO, happyTech
happyTech recruits technology talent to offer quality services to large private and public companies to meet the following needs:
• Design of computer software;
• Computer programming;
• Customization, updating and maintenance of computer software;
• Technical support.
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Josiane Trudel
Co-Founder, Account Manager and CFO, Solution Nexam Inc.
Solution Nexam Inc. is a bilingual web platform that allows you to administer and correct secure assessments, more efficiently by allowing schools, professional orders and public and private organizations to hold their assessments in a secure environment.
Meet the mentees in the 2022–2023 cohort
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Directeur des opérations de FerreolJonathan Audet
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CEO, responsable des opérations & marketing de Nine ClothingJessyca David
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Président-directeur général de RéverbèreCharlie Fernandez
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Présidente-directrice générale de Noos Technologie inc.Sylvie Gélinas
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Président-directeur général de OplanYann Giroux
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Président de RapidBarFabrice Tremblay
Meet the mentees in the 2021–2022 cohort
TESTIMONIES THAT SPEAK VOLUMES
Québec International introduces the mentees in the Parcours IME Europe 2021–2022. Meet the mentees and witness the power of business mentorship in accelerating globalization for Quebec businesses!
- Andrea Gomez, Omy Laboratoires
- Benoît Mercier, PolarMade
- David Bertrand, Ludux
- Julie Blais, BiMoo
- Marie-Hélène David, Myni
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Le tarif préférentiel du Parcours IME Europe est rendu possible grâce au soutien financier de Développement économique Canada, du ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie (MEIE), de la Ville de Québec, de la Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) et de BCF Avocats.
