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For many European startups and SMEs, the Canada —and especially Quebec—has often been perceived as a distant market, associated primarily with exports or large corporations. But this view is changing.
Quebec is one of Canada's most dynamic regions in innovation, with a clear commitment to technology, research and international business. It offers a very attractive environment for startups and companies looking to grow in North America, thanks to the combination of qualified talent, public support for innovation and a favorable business ecosystem.
The ecosystem de Quebec It is very diverse, with outstanding strengths in:
Date: Tuesday 24 February 15:30 - 16:30 (CET)
Online via ZOOM (we will send you the link a day before)
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El Tax lease or tax equity It is a non-dilutive and debt-free financing tool that allows startups to recover part of their investments in R&D&I through the transfer of tax credits to third-party companies.
The startups that carry out R&D&I they can monetize their tax deductions from corporate tax and thus obtain immediate liquidity for the development of new technological projects.
Investor companies that purchase these tax deductions obtain a return by applying these tax deductions to their corporate tax, thus reducing their tax burden.
Come and learn more about this tax incentive and its benefits, with the collaboration of the Ayming consultancy.
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Date: March 10 2026
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For years, many European companies have seen China as a distant, complex market or reserved only for large corporations. But the reality is changing.
China is a global power, with 1.400 billion end consumers, where investment in innovation is growing at an exponential rate and is expected to become number 1 in R&D investment in the coming years. The country is strongly promoting innovation in areas such as digital technologies, industry 4.0, innovative and sustainable materials, energy or high-value-added agri-food.
However, it is not an easy market and you need to know it to know how they work and how to do business with potential distributors, local partners and to adapt your offer to them.
In this online session (in English) we will talk about:
HICOOL (Beijing), one of China's leading innovation hubs, promotes global competitions for startups and university projects with prizes of up to €240.000. It also offers them landing support services and access to private investment and industrial partners.
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Date: Wednesday, March 11 11:00 – 12:15
Online via ZOOM
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Designed as a knowledge and information transfer laboratory around different technologies and digital tools found on the market, aimed at improving the competitiveness of commerce, services and local catering.
Update session on the latest developments in labor and Social Security matters and their impact on business management.
By Mercedes Cano, lawyer and director of the Legal and Labor Management Department of ETL ILIA.
An opportunity to anticipate risks, resolve doubts and adapt the company to new regulatory requirements.
Date: From March 2 to 5
New edition of 4YFN, a leading event for startups and technology companies within the framework of the Mobile World Congress. Barcelona Activa will be present to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem.