Launch of the 2026 cohort of the Civic Incubator
When living environments become laboratories for solutions for Quebec
Montreal, March 9, 2026 – La House of Social Innovation (MIS) unveils today the 20 initiatives selected for the 2026 cohort from its Civic Incubator, a structured and acclaimed support program. These initiatives, resulting from a call for projects launched last fall, were selected for their capacity to generate a lasting social and environmental impact at the community level. This project is made possible thanks to the financial participation of the Government of Quebec, the City of Montreal, and the Béati Foundation.
View the 2026 cohort of the civic incubator here.
The selected projects demonstrate the richness and relevance of citizen responses to current challenges. Whether it's fighting against the energy poverty, to promote the Mental Health and neuroinclusionto support people at the end of their lives, to offer a safe living environment for young migrants, to prevent sexual violence Whether it's to make the ecological transition fairer and more accessible, these initiatives share a common ambition: to take concrete action at the community level to strengthen the social fabric and improve the quality of life in Quebec. Among the selected projects, 80% of participants are women, including 20% from ethnic and racialized minorities, 20% from LGBTQ2+ communities, and 8% with visible or invisible disabilities.
« With the Civic Incubator, we support projects that emerge directly from the field and provide concrete solutions to very real social and environmental challenges. This cohort reflects the strength and diversity of the people already taking action on the ground. "- Marie-Christine Ladouceur-Girard, President and CEO of the House of Social Innovation
Civic incubator: a recognized program accessible to all
Named Impact Champion at the 2023 Startup Community Gala, MIS continues to solidify its role as a catalyst for social innovation in Quebec. Since the creation of the Civic Incubator, over 190 leaders have been supported, 100 projects have been launched, and 71% of participants say the program was a turning point in their journey.
This program, valued at $15,000 per person, is offered free of charge thanks to the financial support of its partners: the Government of Quebec, the City of Montreal, and the Béati Foundation. The program also benefits from the support of a project management partner, PMI-Montreal, and La Presse as a media partner.
“The Civic Incubator demonstrates how social innovation can become a powerful engine of creativity. By supporting the projects of the 2026 cohort, our administration aims to strengthen local initiatives, stimulate citizen engagement, and contribute to building a sustainable future for the benefit of all Montrealers.” - Chantal Gagnon, elected head of economic development and the green economy for the City of Montreal
« By partnering with the Maison de l'innovation sociale (House of Social Innovation), PMI-Montréal is putting its mentoring and project management expertise at the service of social innovation. The Civic Incubator helps consolidate, equip, and support projects at each stage of their development, enabling them to move from intention to a concrete and lasting impact in communities. "- Catherine Laramée, General Manager, PMI-Montreal.
About MIS
Founded in 2017 at the initiative of HEC Montréal, Concordia and foundations (McConnell, Mirella and Lino Saputo), the My is a center of expertise that unleashes the power of social innovation to solve societal problems. 4+ changemakers supported, 000+ organizations supported, 100% of clients having implemented an innovative initiative by 80, 2024% of revenue generated independently.
