Balsam,
pollinator of ideas,
facilitator of change

Program
Program

We are a close-knit community of individuals committed to addressing social, cultural and environmental challenges

About

People at the centre of change

We give everyone the opportunity to be the architect of their own movement by offering coaching and programs from the earliest stages. Our role is to facilitate action by offering a network of experienced people committed to shaping a caring and sustainable world.

About

Just as every tree needs a fertile environment in which to grow, every entrepreneur needs a rich community in which to thrive, that’s Balsam!

People at the centre of change

We give everyone the opportunity to be the architect of their own movement by offering coaching and programs from the earliest stages. Our role is to facilitate action by offering a network of experienced people committed to shaping a caring and sustainable world.

Our Mission

We support courageous people
who share common values and
are committed to creating the
world of tomorrow

Startups accelerated

Women & non-binary founders

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Women & non-binary founders

Women & non-binary founders

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Immigrants founders

Immigrants
founders

A journey from
early stage

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“You have the bigger picture in mind, but you don't always see it. Having somebody there as a third party who knows what you're doing is invaluable.”

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Julie Guyard,

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Night Picker

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“I was in a supportive environment with other entrepreneurs who were having a hard time. I didn't feel so bad that I've been working on this thing for 10 years!”

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Janet Torge,

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Radical Resthomes

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“The program is structured around trying to find product-market fit by talking to your clients. The range of tools that we were provided helped us get the best out of the conversations.”

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Jose Zea,

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Arkange Ai

A journey from
early stage

Phase 1

Develop
an Idea

Understand a social or environmental problem and its challenges, map its environment, imagine concrete solutions

Discovery

Phase 2

Validate
the project

Define the target market, develop a deeper understanding of the issues, design a business model to build a viable business

Validation

Phase 3

Take
action

Launch and realize your project to achieve your goals and take your place in an ecosystem of change

Launch

Phase 4

Scale your
impact

Develop new markets through an international network of resources, committed partners, and investors

Growth
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“You have the bigger picture in mind, but you don't always see it. Having somebody there as a third party who knows what you're doing is invaluable.”

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Julie Guyard,

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Night Picker

Discover

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“Our coach has been a cheerleader, a sounding board, someone who has empowered us with ideas for growth.”

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Emily Charry Tissier,

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Whale Seeker

Discover

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“Our customers come to us hoping to change their lives. It’s a lot of responsibility, so it’s important to think about the impact and influence we must have.”

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Behnam Farsi,

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CanApply

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Ready to dive in?

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YES
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For us, change is not about an idea, but about the concrete steps we can take to achieve impact

We want to live in a world where the human dimension is a catalyst for change, and where no one is left behind. We believe in the strength of individuals and the power of the collective

Our Values
Our Values

Stories

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Discover

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Launch & Growth

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Water Conservation

CANN Forecast

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CANN Forecast provides city managers with water management solutions using AI and machine learning...

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Discovery, Launch & Grow

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Education

CanApply

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CanApply helps international students increase their chance of admission to Canadian universities by offering support at every step of the process.

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Discovery & Validation

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Education

Harvest Performance

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Harvest Performance helps emerging leaders and purpose-driven organizations make a difference in the lives of their students, employees, clients...

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Discovery & Validation

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Food & Restauration

Night Picker

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Night Picker is a platform that shares short-form food media directly from the people and places behind the city’s food scene...

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Validation, Launch & Grow

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Wildlife conservation

Whale Seeker

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Whale Seeker uses deep learning to offer rapid marine mammal detection tools, advanced image analysis, and data management solutions.

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Discovery & Validation

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Pet Care

Pawsome Concierge

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Pawsome Concierge offers personalised services for on-the-go pet parents who are living or visiting Montreal...

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