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FTEX is a Montreal-based developer of next-generation smart, connected drive systems for light electric vehicles. The company provides the electronics, software and applications that control vehicle motors, all connected in real time over cellular networks to FTEX's cloud platform. Its EVionics mobile operating system enables features such as location tracking, diagnostics, security, remote locking, collision detection, service and theft insurance. FTEX aims to accelerate adoption of personal electric vehicles by delivering smart motor controllers that enhance performance, range and user experience through novel technology and standards.

Gallea is an online art gallery based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, recognized as the fastest growing in the country. The company focuses on showcasing local talent on a global scale, with the ambition of becoming the largest art distribution network worldwide. Gallea's platform enables artists to create portfolios, host virtual exhibitions, and present their artistic approaches to potential buyers and exhibition venues. By facilitating these connections, Gallea empowers artists to enhance their sales and visibility in the art market.

Founded in 2016, Merinio designs and develops cloud-based workforce automation software. Its platform streamlines labor forecasting, shift fulfillment, scheduling validation, compliance management, and communication to enhance operational efficiency, minimize costs, and improve employee satisfaction.

Civalgo is a Montreal‑based technology company that offers an AI‑powered operations management platform for the heavy civil construction sector. The platform streamlines the entire project lifecycle—from estimating and planning through field execution and project control—by providing real‑time visibility into personnel, material, and budget data. It enables construction leaders to compare planned schedules and costs with actual performance, identify inefficiencies, and make data‑driven decisions that improve productivity and reduce risk. By fostering transparency and collaboration across teams, departments, and offices, Civalgo helps specialty contractors such as concrete, paving, and bridge builders manage large jobs more efficiently and maintain control over their operations.

Founded in 2016, Merinio designs and develops cloud-based workforce automation software. Its platform streamlines labor forecasting, shift fulfillment, scheduling validation, compliance management, and communication to enhance operational efficiency, minimize costs, and improve employee satisfaction.

Pelcro Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in a content subscription platform aimed at publishers, blogs, and various websites seeking to monetize their digital content through subscriptions. Founded in 2016, Pelcro offers a range of solutions, including a dynamic paywall that adjusts pricing and discounts based on user behavior and location, enabling effective conversion strategies. The platform also provides data analytics tools that allow businesses to monitor key performance indicators in real time, alongside customer service software for managing subscribers. Additionally, Pelcro utilizes machine learning algorithms to enhance user engagement and drive revenue for content creators. The company supports a variety of subscription models, including digital memberships and subscription boxes, and offers robust APIs and SDKs for seamless integration across web and mobile platforms.

Korbit Technologies, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, specializes in developing Korbi, an artificial intelligence tutor designed to enhance the learning experience for students globally. The AI-driven platform offers interactive exercises and conversations that adapt to individual learning profiles, delivering personalized pedagogical support such as definitions, explanations, examples, and visual aids. Korbi's features include hands-on exercises, quizzes, visual diagrams, and performance tracking, all aimed at improving learning outcomes and motivation. The company serves a diverse audience, including students, teachers, publishers, and corporations, and has successfully trained nearly 20,000 learners in data science and AI. Korbit Technologies is committed to democratizing education by providing high-quality, personalized learning experiences at an accessible cost, and it has gained recognition as one of the top AI startups globally, receiving positive media coverage from prominent publications.