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INNOVATION
A
XELERATOR

Axeo is the new merged identity of Cilex and Institut Innovation Gatineau.

​Together,
we go far.

Axeo is an innovation catalyst born by combining the expert knowledge of Institut Innovation Gatineau and Cilex, two organizations that have been evolving in the Outaouais entrepreneurial ecosystem for decades.

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Axeo helps startups, companies and institutions achieve their technological innovation goals by providing a service structure in incubation, acceleration, research and development, prototyping and more.

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As a non-profit organization, Axeo is dedicated to promoting and developing a culture of innovation in the entire Outaouais region and the National Capital Region of Canada.

Graphique montrant les logos de Cilex et de l'IIG se combinant pour devenir le logo de Axeo

The Axeo Advantage

HELPING STARTUPS
& ENTREPRENEURS

FOR OVER
20 YEARS

LOCATED IN 
THE CANADIAN

CAPITAL
REGION

AFFILIATED WITH THE
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY

RESEARCH
ENVIRONMENT

STIMULATED
BY VARIOUS

GOVERNMENT FUNDING

Coaching

We're currently working on restructuring our programs, but coaching is still taking place. 

 

To benefit from Axeo's coaching, fill out our confidential form and our team will get in touch with you as soon as possible:

Companies incubated at Axeo can access additional support from our various institutional partners:

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  • ​Scale AI's Acceleration Program

  • Desjardins's Créavenir Funding

  • MAIN's momentumPI Program

  • etc.

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Events coming up
Image promo disant "Le Sprint" avec le logo d'Axeo
Sprint of April 30

Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 4 to 6 p.m. — Online

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It’s nice to have your friends and family say, “Wow, that’s such a good idea,” but are you in need of real constructive criticism before you take the plunge?

 

Come pitch us your innovative idea, and we’ll help you ask the right questions.

Image promo disant "Le Sprint" avec le logo d'Axeo
Sprint of May 14

Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 4 to 6 p.m. — Online

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It’s nice to have your friends and family say, “Wow, that’s such a good idea,” but are you in need of real constructive criticism before you take the plunge?

 

Come pitch us your innovative idea, and we’ll help you ask the right questions.

Image promo disant "Le Sprint" avec le logo d'Axeo
Sprint of April 16

Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 4 to 6 p.m. — Online

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It’s nice to have your friends and family say, “Wow, that’s such a good idea,” but are you in need of real constructive criticism before you take the plunge?

 

Come pitch us your innovative idea, and we’ll help you ask the right questions.

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