The Innovation Showcase: a hub of connections to propel your business forward.
The MTL connect 2026 Innovation Showcase is a strategic space entirely dedicated to the talent, fresh ideas, and technologies shaping digital progress. Designed as a hub for connections at the heart of Montreal Digital Week, it brings together around twenty organizations from Quebec and beyond that are committed to funding, supporting, and developing the skills of tomorrow.
Located at the centre of the event at Montreal’s Society for Arts and Technology (SAT), the Innovation Showcase welcomed more than 1,200 visits over three days during its previous edition, establishing itself as a key meeting point for fostering business connections and collaborations.
The Innovation Showcase at a Glance
What? An immersive technology showcase, an international business platform, and a unique exhibition space.
Who is it for? SME leaders, managers, investors, startups, public institutions, and professionals looking to identify the next performance drivers for their organizations.
Where? At the Society for Arts and Technology (SAT)
When? From October 13 to 16, 2026 (presentation slots from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.).
Why? To discover practical solutions, fund innovative projects, increase brand visibility, and expand your business network.
Explore the Future of Digital Technology
Don’t stay on the sidelines of technological transformation. By visiting the Innovation Showcase, you’ll step directly into a dynamic and inspiring ecosystem.
Discover Solutions
Test functional prototypes and discover innovative tools ready to be integrated into your business processes.
Access to Experts
Meet business support specialists, venture capital organizations, and representatives from major support institutions.
Strategic Networking
Connect with trade delegations and local and international professionals who share similar growth challenges and objectives.
Startup connect: New for 2026
Showcase Your Startup at the Innovation Showcase
Take advantage of a unique opportunity to showcase your startup to companies, investors, experts, and partners across the digital ecosystem. Selected startups will also receive a $4,000 service grant.
Deadline :august 28, 2026 at 11:59PN (Montreal time, HAE / UTC-4)
A New Showcase for Innovative Startups
Startup connect is a new MTL connect initiative that gives innovative startups the opportunity to showcase their solutions as part of the Innovation Showcase.
From October 13 to 15, connect with companies, investors, experts, and partners across the digital ecosystem to raise the profile of your project and create new opportunities.
Give Your Startup a Boost
Present your innovation
Showcase your solution to a qualified audience of innovation and digital professionals.
Develop your network
Connect with partners, experts, and investors who can help accelerate your growth.
Validate Your Value Proposition
Gather concrete feedback to help refine and evolve your product or service.
Increase Your Visibility
Leverage the reach of MTL connect and the Innovation Showcase to increase your visibility.
Create business opportunities
Create more opportunities to connect with potential partners and clients.
A $4,000 Service Grant
Selected startups will receive a package of services designed to maximize their presence during MTL connect.
Booth
A turnkey booth space for a full day at the Innovation Showcase (valued at $1,500)
On-Site Visibility
Increased visibility throughout the event venue (valued at $1,500)
Online visibility
Brand placement on the official MTL connect website (valued at $500)
Visibility on the online platform
Visibility on the event’s digital platform (valued at $500)
Who can participate?
Startup connecte is open to startups with a functional product, service, or prototype (MVP) operating in one of the following sectors:
Artificial intelligence and data
Cybersecurity and digital trust
Urban, territorial, and environmental technologies
Cultural and creative industries
Social innovation and digital inclusion
Health, wellness, and medical technologies
Impact technologies
Are you ready to present your startup?
Join the Startup connecte cohort and leverage the visibility of MTL connect to propel your startup forward at every level!
Deadline :august 28, 2026 at 11:59PN (Montreal time, HAE / UTC-4)
Spotlight on the New Women in Tech Space
New to this year’s edition: the Women in Tech Space.
Located at the heart of the Innovation Showcase, this space is dedicated to highlighting the women helping shape the technology and digital ecosystem. The initiative aims to showcase their journeys, projects, and the organizations working to build a more inclusive, diverse, and responsible industry.
It is the ideal place to meet inspiring women, discover role models, learn about mentorship programs, and actively support greater gender diversity in tech.
Interested in participating in or sponsoring the Women in Tech Space? Contact us at [email protected].
Do you want to meet inspiring women?
Zoom thématique : l'Espace Femmes en Tech
Nouveauté phare de cette édition, l’Espace Femmes en tech est une zone thématique majeure intégrée directement au Salon de l’Innovation. Cet espace met en lumière les organisations, les initiatives à fort impact et les réseaux d’affaires qui soutiennent activement la présence, l’entrepreneuriat et le leadership des femmes dans les secteurs technologiques et numériques.
Dans le cadre de l’édition 2026, placée sous le thème de la souveraineté numérique, cet espace permet de valoriser le rôle crucial des femmes dans la construction d’un écosystème technologique plus inclusif, diversifié, représentatif et éthique. C’est le lieu idéal pour s’inspirer de modèles de réussite, découvrir des programmes de mentorat et soutenir activement la mixité.
Pourquoi participer et exposer dans l’Espace Femmes en Tech?
Découverte des solutions
Testez des prototypes fonctionnels et découvrez des outils innovants prêts à être intégrés dans vos processus d’affaires.
Accès à des expert·e·s
Rencontrez des spécialistes de l’accompagnement d’entreprises, des structures de capital-risque et des représentants d’organismes de soutien majeurs.
Maillage stratégique
Échangez avec des délégations commerciales et des professionnels locaux et internationaux partageant vos enjeux de croissance.
