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Toronto and Québec City — October 9, 2025 — IAC and 2 Degrés today announced a partnership to equip Québec cleantech ventures with the intellectual property (IP) tools they need to grow. The collaboration connects participants in 2 Degrés programs with IAC membership opportunities so they can access IP programs designed to support their internal IP capacity.
The partnership will provide early-stage ventures with foundational IP literacy and growth-stage teams with strategic IP support.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with CAI to strengthen our support for cleantech startups in the field of intellectual property. By deepening our expertise, we’re empowering them to better protect and secure their innovations for the future.” said Rosalie Simard, Director, Projects and Partnerships at 2 Degrés.
“By working with 2 Degrés, we’re giving Québec cleantech companies the tools to use IP as a driver of growth, not just protection,” said Ashley Hobb, VP, External Relations at IAC.
IAC brings national experience delivering business-centric IP programs including access to funding, IP insurance, IP education, IP intelligence, and a cleantech patent portfolio. 2 Degrés is a key player in Québec’s cleantech ecosystem, supporting and accelerating early-stage cleantech projects and startups through specialized programs. With the support of a dedicated community of entrepreneurs, partners, and investors, 2 Degrés promotes collaboration, access to resources, and the visibility of innovative, high-impact projects.
About 2 Degrés
2 Degrés is the first and only incubator in Québec specifically dedicated to cleantech projects and companies. Its mission is to accelerate our ecological transition through entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration. Through its programs and the development of strategic projects, 2 Degrés actively contributes to creating sustainable value in response to major societal challenges. Since 2021, thanks to a strong network of partners, 2 Degrés has supported the growth of over 80 companies offering innovations in the fields of energy transition, water, and waste management.
About IAC
Innovation Asset Collective (IAC) is a not-for-profit, membership-based organization funded by the Government of Canada. Established in 2019, IAC empowers SMEs in clean tech sectors to grow systematically with resources that enhance their freedom to operate (FTO) and capacity to implement effective IP strategies. With close to 300 members, IAC is committed to improving Canadian SMEs’ global market access by mitigating IP-related risks and fostering strategic IP ownership positions, supported by a team of world-renowned IP experts. Learn more at ipcollective.ca.
Media contacts
IAC: media@ipcollective.ca
2 Degrés: morgane@2degres.com
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