Centre d'entrepreneuriat Alphonse-Desjardins Shawinigan

The Centre d’entrepreneuriat Alphonse-Desjardins Shawinigan (CEADS) is an initiative of the City of Shawinigan and its partners, established to support the development of entrepreneurship and the creation of businesses. Inaugurated in the fall of 2012, CEADS provides a comprehensive ecosystem of services for startups and growing businesses, including incubation, acceleration, and various training programs.

CEADS focuses on supporting young businesses in their first five years of operation. The organization offers incubation and acceleration services, which include access to production spaces, office rentals at preferential rates, and support services in areas such as finance, law, and communications. CEADS aims to enhance the survival and growth rates of startups through a collaborative ecosystem that combines various areas of expertise.

CEADS offers a range of services including access to specialists in various fields, preferential rates for office and production spaces, training activities, networking opportunities, and a collaborative social environment to encourage collaboration among entrepreneurs.