Opportunity
Quebec SEAO #f029c5c3-a3a9-412f-9497-3f9fef8579d5
Entrepreneurial Coaching Services for CENTECH Digital and Deeptech Programs
Posted
June 07, 2026
Respond By
June 18, 2026
Identifier
f029c5c3-a3a9-412f-9497-3f9fef8579d5
NAICS
541611
École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) in Quebec is seeking specialized entrepreneurial coaching services for its CENTECH Acceleration and Propulsion programs. - Government Buyer: - École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Quebec, Canada - CENTECH (university incubator) - Vendors: - Au delà des possibles inc. (identified as intended provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Entrepreneurial coaching services in digital technologies and deeptech - Roles include entrepreneur-in-residence (EeR) and chief incubation responsibilities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Advanced knowledge in digital technologies or deeptech - Over 10 years of senior management experience - Over 5 years of experience coaching entrepreneurs - Proven leadership in team coordination and program deployment - Demonstrated ability to build viable businesses - Relevant network within Quebec's innovation ecosystem - Board experience in technology-related organizations - Cross-functional experience in public or institutional settings - Contributions to organizational visibility - No OEMs or product vendors are involved, as this is a professional services procurement - The notice is to determine if a sole-source contract with Au delà des possibles inc. is justified or if other suppliers can meet the requirements
Description
This notice of intent is issued by the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) to inform that a contract will be awarded to Au delà des possibles inc. for entrepreneurial coaching services in digital technologies and deeptech, specifically for entrepreneur-in-residence (EeR) roles within the acceleration and propulsion programs of CENTECH. The contract is scheduled to be concluded on June 23, 2026. The purpose of this notice is to verify if there are other suppliers capable of fulfilling the specific needs of ÉTS and to ensure that a sole-source approach is justified. The selected provider must possess a rare combination of skills, including advanced knowledge of digital technologies or deeptech, extensive experience in innovation and startup support, and proven leadership in coordinating teams of experts.