Technology and Entrepreneurship

Polytechnique Montréal is a leading engineering school located on Mount Royal in vibrant Montreal. Founded in 1873, it enrolls about 10,000 students, including roughly 2,900 international students, and offers more than 150 specialized engineering programs. The school is renowned for rigorous technical training, extensive research capacity and strong industry partnerships that help students move from campus labs into high-impact careers.

Academic life at Polytechnique blends theoretical depth with hands-on experience in well-equipped laboratories, research chairs and collaborative projects. Areas of strength include aerospace, biomedical, materials and sustainable technologies, complemented by interdisciplinary initiatives in artificial intelligence and energy. The bilingual nature of Montreal creates opportunities to study and work in both French and English, broadening students’ cultural and professional horizons.

International applicants benefit from comprehensive support services, from immigration advising to housing options; on-campus residences are available with monthly costs typically ranging from $600 to $1,100 CAD. The university’s strong employer connections, co-op placements and startup-friendly ecosystem enhance employability. For students seeking a globally respected engineering education in North America, Polytechnique Montréal offers a research-intensive, multicultural environment with clear pathways to professional growth.

The Technology and Entrepreneurship program is a non-degree course for students looking to launch a startup or enhance their careers in the technology sector. It's offered in English and lasts one year. The main advantages include high-quality training and practical skills in innovation management.

The curriculum focuses on transforming innovative ideas into marketable products or services, managing the innovation process, and assessing business concept viability. Students will develop essential skills to launch a startup, including technology commercialization and startup financing.

Graduates can pursue roles such as innovation managers, product developers, and business analysts in technology startups, established companies, and consulting firms. They will be attractive candidates in the competitive job market, with skills in innovation management and technology commercialization.