Reference Sites

This section of the website lists a series of useful links identified by Réseau Capital. Appearing on this list is not an endorsement of the association or organization by Réseau Capital. Réseau Capital will have no liability to you for your dealings with any association or organization listed.


Angel Investors Challenge - Quebec ’s leading networking initiative for young entrepreneurs and private investors, the Challenge offers entrepreneurs professional coaching as well as a strategic venue to expand their activities. The candidates will receive training and coaching in order to distinguish themselves in front of potential investors. Thus, the initiative differentiates itself from other competitions by offering entrepreneurs tangible and long-term benefits through an improvement process. This initiative will conclude with a private event where the finalists will have the opportunity to present their project and meet investors. Candidates selected for the quality of their business project will be invited to present their project to angel investors, private investors, and venture capital professionals. These candidates will have participated in a series of trainings on financing and presentation skills. Thanks to a partnership with Anges Québec, entrepreneurs are guaranteed to meet active and interested investors. This unique access to an unmatched pool of angel investors and private investors makes the Angel Investors Challenge a high value-added initiative that is unparalleled in Quebec. www.angesfinanciers.org/en


Anges Québec – Anges Québec's mission is to help its angel investor members make profitable investments. To this end, Anges Québec (AQ) identifies the best entrepreneurial opportunities and supports the AQ members who finance them. Anges Québec orchestrates the pooling of an efficient business network and promotes the improvement of intrinsic investment skills. www.angesquebec.com


Annuaire des subventions au Québec – With more than 20,000 copies sold, the Annuaire des subventions au Québec is recognized as the leading reference in the search for funding through loans, grants or subsidies. The subsidy directories list thousands of loans, grants and subsidies of all types across Canada. Each program is described in detail and includes contact information. The publications are available in print or electronic format. www.grantscanada.org


Association des centres locaux de développement du Québec (ACLDQ) – The objective of this association of Québec local development centres is to bring these centres across the province together on a voluntary basis in order to promote local development, support the autonomy of member centres and improve their performance. www.acldq.qc.ca


BioContact Québec – Is a biopharmaceutical partnership symposium bringing together more than 1,000 participants. www.biocontact.qc.ca


BIOQuébec – Is a biotechnology and life sciences industry association representing more than 175 member companies and R&D centres in Québec. The association works to create a positive influence on the growth of the life sciences industry, including capital access, public policy, workforce development and international promotion. www.bioquebec.com


C100 - C100 is a non-profit, member-driven organization dedicated to supporting Canadian technology entrepreneurship and investment. C100 is comprised of a select group of Canadians based primarily in Silicon Valley, including executives of leading technology companies, experienced startup entrepreneurs and venture capital investors. C100 members are passionate about leveraging their collective experience, expertise and relationships to help mentor and grow a new generation of successful Canadian-led technology companies. C100 Charter Members include startups CEOs, top executives of companies such as Apple, Cisco, EA, eBay, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Oracle, and venture investors representing more than $8 billion in capital. www.thec100.org


Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) – Is the association that represents Canada’s venture capital and private equity industry. With more than 1,800 members, CVCA represents the majority of Canadian-based organizations that are active in venture capital and other forms of private equity invested in Canadian-based companies. www.cvca.ca


Canadian Subsidy Directory – The Canadian Subsidy Directory is Canada's most trusted reference dedicated to providing information leading to financial help, subsidies, grants, loans, joint ventures or any funding program offered by Canadian governments, associations and foundations. This publication will link you to thousands of grants, loans and programs available across Canada for businesses, non-profit organizations and personal projects. You will find detailed contact information along with a description of each grant, loan or program. This publication is available in both print and electronic versions. www.grantscanada.org


Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) – Is the authority on wireless issues, developments and trends in Canada. It represents cellular, PCS, messaging, mobile radio, fixed wireless and mobile satellite carriers as well as companies that develop and produce products and services for the industry. www.cwta.ca


Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (CICBV) – Is the largest professional valuation organization in Canada and is a non-profit professional institute established in 1971 to promote high standards in business and securities valuation. www.cicbv.ca


CATA Alliance – Its mandate is to stimulate global growth for technology enterprises in Canada. www.cata.ca


Centre de recherche industrielle Québec (CRIQ) – Created in 1969, CRIQ is a leading source of innovation and expertise in the areas of manufacturing technologies, the environment, industrial information and standardization. CRIQ plays an important role in the economy by providing industries with the means to become leaders on national and international markets. www.criq.qc.ca


European Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (EVCA) – EVCA represents, promotes and protects the long-term interests of the private equity and venture capital industry in Europe. Its goal is to create a more favourable environment for equity investment and entrepreneurship. www.evca.eu


French Private Equity Association (AFIC) – Established in 1984, AFIC has 270 active members covering all types of private equity activities in France. By virtue of its responsibilities in the areas of compliance, controlling and establishing generally accepted practices, AFIC is one of two associations recognized by the French Financial Market Authority (AMF). Management companies must be AFIC members in order to be certified by the AMF. AFIC is the only professional association focused on the private equity business. www.afic.asso.fr


Genetic Engineering News (GEN) – Is the only high-frequency publication dedicated to biotech news, from bench to business. It was introduced in 1981 as the first biotechnology trade publication. Published 21 times a year, GEN's unique news and technology content focus includes the entire bioproduct life cycle from early-stage R&D to applied research and bioprocess through to commercialization. www.genengnews.com


Génome Québec – Through partnerships with key players in life sciences at the national and international levels, Génome Québec contributes to strengthening the competitiveness of the system for innovation in genomics. The objective is to maximize the socioeconomic impact in Québec, by funding major genomics research initiatives and putting in place the tools necessary for scientific and strategic development in the field. www.genomequebec.com


Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) – ITAC is the national association of Canada's information and communications technology (ICT) industry. It is entirely focused on ICT and represents a broad range of ICT enterprises. As the trusted and authoritative voice of its industry, ITAC's mission is to promote and enhance the unique contribution ICT can make to Canada's economy and society. www.itac.ca


Institut National de l’Optique (INO) – INO is a technological design and development firm for optic and photonic solutions for SMEs and large corporations. www.ino.ca


International Data Corp (IDC) – Is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. www.idc.com


Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) – Is the national self-regulatory organization that oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada. www.iiroc.ca


Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Exportation (MDEIE) – The mission of the Québec ministry of economic development, innovation and export trade is to support economic development, innovation and export trade, as well as research, particularly by encouraging co-ordinated and concerted action among the various players in the economic, scientific, social and cultural areas in order to promote job creation, economic prosperity, scientific development and sustainable development. www.mdeie.gouv.qc.ca


Montréal International (MI) – Is a non-profit organization created in 1996 as a result of a private-public partnership. Its mission is to contribute to the economic development of Greater Montréal and enhance its international status. MI is funded by some 100 members from the private and institutional sectors, as well as the Governments of Canada and Québec, the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal and the City of Montréal. www.montrealinternational.com


Montréal InVivo – Montréal InVivo, a non-profit organization, is the brand name for the life sciences and health technologies cluster of the Montréal metropolitan area. The cluster is comprised of more than 620 organizations, including 150 research organizations, and 80 subsidiaries of foreign companies. It is a fertile breeding ground for innovation and creativity. www.Montreal-InVivo.com


The National Angel Organization (NAO) – Is the Canadian voice of angel investors and is dedicated to promoting best practices and advocacy for angel investors. NAO is an incorporated not-for-profit organization that provides angel investors with a secure environment to network and learn from their peers as well as the opportunity to be heard collectively on national issues. www.angelinvestor.ca


National Research Council Canada (NRC) – The NRC is the Government of Canada's premier organization for research and development. It has been active since 1916. www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca


National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) – Comprising more than 400 member firms, NVCA is the premier trade association representing the U.S. venture capital industry. NVCA’s mission is to foster greater understanding of the importance of venture capital to the U.S. economy, and support entrepreneurial activity and innovation. www.nvca.org


Pension Investment Association of Canada (PIAC) – The Mission of PIAC is to promote the financial security of pension fund beneficiaries through sound investment policy and practices. www.piacweb.org


Pôle Québec Chaudière-Appalaches – The mission of this economic development agency is to stimulate economic development in targeted sectors so that the Quebec City metropolitan economic zone is competitive at the national and international levels. To achieve this objective, the organization focuses on developing centres of excellence in three sectors: applied technologies, health and nutrition, and manufacturing. www.pole-qca.ca


Private Equity Central – By becoming a registered user of PrivateEquityCentral.net, you will gain access to daily news about the funds, deals and people of the private equity market, interviews with managers, weekly market commentary, a directory of more than 900 private equity firms, a list of funds in the market, searchable archives, as well as additional information available nowhere else. Be among the more than 25,000 accredited investors worldwide who use the site as an invaluable tool for market intelligence. www.privateequitycentral.net


Québec Technology Association (AQT) – The AQT is a non-profit organization, which is self-funded by its members. The AQT represents ICT companies and brings together ICT executives. The AQT’s mission is to support their growth objectives and facilitate their access to best business practices. www.aqt.ca


Research and Markets – A leading source for international market research and market data. It has the major research publications from most of the leading publishers, consultants and analysts. www.researchandmarkets.com


Thomson Macdonald – Thomson Financial, a leading provider of information and technology solutions to the worldwide financial community, acquired Macdonald & Associates Limited in May 2005. Thomson Macdonald is the authority and information source on the venture capital and private equity market in Canada. www.canadavc.com


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