Bell Canada announces support for Montréal accelerator Centech
by CM Staff
As Centech's telecommunications provider, Bell will leverage its network capabilities, 5G and AI management background to help emerging Canadian businesses try and drive innovation, growth and adoption of advanced technological solutions.
Bell today announced a three-year strategic relationship with Montréal innovation centre Centech, as it’s exclusive telecommunications provider. (CNW Group/Bell Canada)
MONTRÉAL — On Nov. 23, Bell announced a three-year strategic relationship with Montréal innovation centre, Centech. As Centech’s telecommunications provider, Bell will leverage its network capabilities, 5G and AI management background to help emerging Canadian businesses try and drive innovation, growth and adoption of advanced technological solutions.
Centech’s accelerator environment enables Bell to partner with entrepreneurs and start-ups, including Haply Robotics, a start-up that develops 3D haptic controllers. The technology that Haply Robotics has developed reproduces tactile sensory inputs, allowing users to feel precisely what it is like to interact in a specific environment, for example, during remote surgeries or on screen, with a VR headset.
Centech is a non-profit organization created by the ÉTS (École de technologie supérieure) to support entrepreneurs and propel their technological innovation projects (Deeptech) stemming from science and engineering. The solutions developed are concentrated in the health (Medtech), logistics, energy, environment and telecommunications sectors. Since 2018, the incubator has supported more than 400 companies such as Sollum Technologies, SPARK Microsystems and Puzzle Medical Devices.
“Bell’s collaboration with Centech clearly demonstrates our desire to stay ahead of the curve in technology and innovation, as well as our continued dedication to moving cutting-edge projects forward. We are proud to contribute to the success of local businesses with our world-class networks and the strength of Bell team members,” said Karine Moses, Bell’s Vice Chair, Québec.
