Les Anges du génie
The application period is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated.
Each project could receive up to $10,000, in addition to the Innovation Prize, which includes access to CollectivLab services and equipment valued at $6,000.
Each project has been evaluated by our Angels, a jury made up of professionals from the fields of engineering and finance.
The finalists will be announced at the Anges du génie Gala, which will be held on November 20 starting at 5:00 p.m.
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2025 Categories and Finalists
At the crossroads of automation and artificial intelligence, these projects push the boundaries of technology and showcase the creativity of teams designing today the solutions of tomorrow.
Finalists
- Designing a Sustainable Supply Chain Network Using Industry 4.0 Technologies: An Optimization Approach Toward a Circular Economy – École de technologie supérieure
- SONIA AUV – École de technologie supérieure
- VAUL – Université Laval
The initiatives in this category aim to improve health conditions or contribute positively to the development of a healthy and sustainable food offering.
Finalists
- Croque Campus - École de technologie supérieure
- EcoEat - Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
- PODI - Polytechnique Montréal
Projects in this category stand out for their ability to create innovative, sustainable materials, equipment, or structures that benefit communities.
Finalists
- Bridging the Gap to Opportunity - McGill University
- Concrete Canoe - Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
- Projet Pérennité - École de technologie supérieure
Addressing the major challenges of sustainable mobility, the projects in this category develop low-impact transportation technologies and solutions.
Finalists
- Éclipse - École de technologie supérieure
- Optimization of Electric Vehicle Charging in Off-Grid Sites - Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
- Véloom - École de technologie supérieure
By developing innovative digital tools, the entrepreneurial projects in this category help improve lifestyles and make everyday life easier.
Finalists
- ExSmoker - Université du Québec en Outaouais
- Lodavo - McGill University
- Vocality - Polytechnique Montréal
This category highlights entrepreneurial projects that stand out for their potential to transform society and protect the planet through new know-how.
Finalists
- HyphTech - Université de Sherbrooke
- MicroMea - Université Laval
- Seanetik - Université de Sherbrooke
Prizes to be won
Anges du génie
6 awards of $5,000 granted
to the projects that stand out the most
Coup de coeur
1 award of $5,000 granted to a project selected
by FÉRIQUE Fund Management
Finalists of the 2024 edition
Alérion - Laval University
Aquarius - Université de Sherbrooke
Bridging the Gap to Opportunity - McGill University
Halpie - Laval University
WINDO - École de technologie supérieure
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Thanks to the Les Anges du génie awards, winners from the first editions were able to propel their projects forward.
The Ange du génie award supported our efforts in the months following the contest and helped us generate more than eight times our revenue.
Windo - ÉTS
Thanks to the Anges du génie Award and the People’s Choice Award, we were able to file a patent application in Canada and the United States in early 2025, which was a key milestone in our technological development.
Aquarius - Université de Sherbrooke
The award we received made it possible to purchase various parts for our vehicle, which contributed to our team securing 3rd place at the Shell Eco-Marathon Americas 2025.
Alérion Supermileage - Université Laval
The award marked the first source of funding for the project beyond our personal contributions. It enabled us to consult with experts and served as working capital, significantly speeding up our development.
Halpie Technologie - Université Laval
Beyond financial support, this recognition inspires us by showing that companies believe in our mission.
Bridging the gap to opportunity- McGill
Les Anges du génie
Hélène Bénéteau de Laprairie IT Portfolio Director at STMHélène Bénéteau de Laprairie
Sébastien Fecteau Executive Vice President, gbiSébastien Fecteau
Sophie Larivière-Mantha President, Ordre des ingénieurs du QuébecSophie Larivière-Mantha
Alexandre Piché Director of Technology Development, UbisoftAlexandre Piché- Donna Prahacs Chief of Talent, Culture and Sustainable DevelopmentDonna Prahacs
Hélène Bénéteau de Laprairie
Hélène Bénéteau de Laprairie
IT Portfolio Director at STM
Hélène Bénéteau de Laprairie graduated in computer engineering in France and holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Polytechnique (Université de Montréal). With over 20 years of experience in engineering, she is IT Portfolio Director at the STM. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of FÉRIQUE Fund Management.