Québec Election: Innovation Outlook
What: Québec Election: Innovation Outlook
When: Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Where: Virtual webinar hosted by BetaKit on Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Moderator: Madison McLauchlan, Reporter at BetaKit
Speaker:
Louis-Félix Binette, Executive Director at MAIN
Louis-Félix Binette leads MAIN as the Executive Director, guiding Québec's network of organizations and professionals supporting startups.
With over 10 years of experience across startup acceleration, economic development, and public policy advocacy, Louis-Félix understands the unique challenges early- and growth-stage founders face as a result of policy shifts, optimizing venture support, and driving sustainable growth across Québec and the rest of Canada.
About:
As Québec approaches its 2026 provincial elections, political parties are framing innovation, venture support, and economic development priorities that will directly impact startups, incubators, and accelerators.
Join BetaKit and MAIN for a practical and non-partisan conversation analyzing political party platforms, polling trends, strong/weak ecosystem signals, and the impacts these shifts could have on both Québec and the rest of Canada.
What You'll Learn:
How major political parties in Québec are framing innovation and technology adoption ahead of the election
Identify "strong" and "weak" signals shaping ecosystem health and talent retention
Strategic steps organizations supporting startups can take to advocate for founders
Practical guidance for navigating political and regulatory transitions
Bold predictions for post-election ecosystem risks and opportunities
How the potential shifts in Québec’s tech landscape can impact the rest of Canada
Who Should Attend:
Leaders of incubators, accelerators (BAIs), and innovation hubs
Startup coaches, program directors, and ecosystem support leaders
Founders, CEOs, and executives at early- and growth-stage tech companies
Policymakers, economic development officials, and tech advocacy groups
This webinar is sponsored by MAIN, a Québec organization that supports entrepreneurs. MAIN receives funding from the government of Canada for programs supporting Québec’s innovation ecosystem. BetaKit retains editorial control over moderation and editorial questions.