Institut Innovation Gatineau (Maintenant Axeo)

Axeo is a non-profit incubator-accelerator focused on technological innovation, serving the Outaouais region and the National Capital Region of Canada. Formed in 2024 through the merger of Institut Innovation Gatineau and Cilex, Axeo has over 20 years of experience supporting entrepreneurs. The organization aims to foster a culture of innovation by providing a range of services including business coaching, incubation and acceleration programs, coworking spaces, and funding assistance.

Axeo helps startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and institutions achieve their innovation goals. The team consists of industry experts, business advisers, and researchers who collaborate to support clients at various stages of development. Axeo also connects businesses with venture capital networks and offers specialized expertise in areas like cybersecurity and technology prototyping. The organization is actively developing new programs to enhance business validation and innovative technology prototyping.