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The startup scene in Canada

A joint 2025 ecosystem report counts 302 active startups in the Québec City region, representing 12% of Québec’s provincial total. The report also counts 38 venture-backed startups in the region, with US$486 million raised in 2025, or 8% of the total invested capital it reports. These figures describe the Québec City region, not necessarily the city proper. [1][2]

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Canada
Population
531,902
Time zone
America/Toronto
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A joint 2025 ecosystem report counts 302 active startups in the Québec City region, representing 12% of Québec’s provincial total. The report also counts 38 venture-backed startups in the region, with US$486 million raised in 2025, or 8% of the total invested capital it reports. These figures describe the Québec City region, not necessarily the city proper. [1][2]

Québec’s government directory of incubators and accelerators for innovative businesses includes LE CAMP. This listing does not establish current program availability or application status. [3]

Startup ecosystem standing

Where Québec ranks

Rankings that list Québec
RankingEditionListed asPositionSince last editionTrustWhat it measures
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)2025Quebec City#144No prior editionBEcosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate
Positions come from each publisher's edition. Open a ranking for its method and trust notes, or an edition for the full list.

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How does Québec rank as a startup ecosystem?

Québec is #144 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).

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