Accelerate your globalization through business mentorship!
PARCOURS IME EUROPE
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, Chaudière-Appalaches, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Montégérie and East of Montreal regions 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 or from Réseau Mentorat;
- 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 your ORPEX throughout the journey.
News from our mentees
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Sportpulsion SAS and Ferreol Skis sign sales agreement in France
Jonathan Audet | 2022-2023 cohort
This agreement represents an important step towards internationalizing the company and conquering international markets.
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TRINOMA and Moveck Solution Inc. join forces: a partnership for innovative motion analysis solutions
Arnaud Barré | 2024-2025 cohort
French company Trinoma and Quebec-based Moveck formalized their partnership on February 4, 2025, at an event held at the Délégation générale du Québec à Paris (DGQP). The aim of this alliance is to offer advanced solutions for the quantification of movement, meeting the needs of clinics, hospitals and research laboratories, as well as the challenges of parasport and high-level sport.
EVENTS CALENDAR
The Parcours IME Europe program takes place over a period of almost 10 months. Here is an overview of the events for the next edition:
- January 28, 2025: Information session about the Parcours 2025–2026;
- March 20 2025 : Application deadline;
- April 2025: Beginning of the Parcours;
- Summer 2025: Training sessions and meetings with inspiring Quebec et France entrepreneurs;
- September–October 2025: Preparation for the trade mission and training sessions; Meetings with inspiring Quebec entrepreneurs;
- November 16 to 21, 2025: Mission in Paris;
- Winter 2025–2026: Meeting with an inspiring entrepreneur; Training to optimize your presence at a trade show.
REGISTRATIONS 2025-26
Cost:
$6950 + tax per entrepreneur*
This rate includes training and activities for the duration of the program and accommodation for 6 nights in Paris.
This rate excludes SAGE Business Mentoring or Réseau Mentorat registration fees, airfare, meals and local travel during activities in Quebec City and 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, Chaudière-Appalaches, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Montérégie or East of Montreal regions;
- 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.
*Price subject to change without notice.
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
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Élizabeth Morency
Senior Advisor – Foreign Market Development
Québec International -
Nathalie Stoltz
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Any Truchon
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Eloi Charpentier
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Janaina Borges
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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Germain Lamonde - QUÉBEC
Fondateur et président exécutif du conseil d'administration d'EXFO
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Stephane Bohbot - FRANCE
Fondateur et CEO d'Innov8
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Laurent Simoneau - QUÉBEC
Président, co-fondateur et CTO de Coveo
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Farid Lahlou - FRANCE
Co-fondateur et Président directeur-général de BonjourCyber
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Vincent Thériault - QUÉBEC
Co-président-directeur général et co-fondateur de Surmesur
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Pascal Teurquetil - FRANCE
Pascal Teurquetil, Président de Glen Dimplex Holding France, anciennement Président directeur général du groupe Muller
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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The preferential rate for the IME Europe Program is made possible thanks to the financial support of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), and BCF Business Law.
Contact us today!
Reach out to Québec International for any questions you may have, to book an appointment, or to discuss your project. Our team will be in contact with you as soon as possible.
