Making Technology Accessible to Every Business
We exist to make transformative technology accessible to every business, regardless of size or budget.
Our Mission: Unlocking Technological Transformation for Quebec SMEs
We exist to close Canada's digital divide by making enterprise-quality software and AI solutions accessible to small and medium enterprises — especially in Quebec, where we're uniquely positioned within the social economy ecosystem.
Here's the truth: Quality software engineering costs what it costs. Professional development in Montreal typically runs $100-200/hr CAD blended rates, with projects ranging from $30,000 to $250,000+. That's not agencies overcharging — that's what skilled developers, proper architecture, security, and testing require.
We're not claiming to do it cheaper. Instead, we've secured subsidies, grants, and donor funding specifically to reduce barriers for SMEs. We're a bridge program — making existing expertise accessible, not undercutting professionals.
The real value? We start by helping you understand what's even possible with AI and technology — before a single line of code. This knowledge gap is often more critical than the cost barrier. By operating as a solidarity cooperative with mission-aligned funding, we can deliver the same caliber of work that larger organizations receive, while maintaining fair wages and high standards.
Our Vision
A future where every business, regardless of size, has access to transformative technology.
We envision a world where cost is no longer a barrier to digital transformation. Where a community health clinic can have the same quality patient portal as a hospital network. Where a family farm can compete with agribusiness through technology. Where social enterprises have the tools to maximize their impact.
Why We Exist
The Three Barriers SMEs Face
1. The Knowledge Gap: AI is transforming industries, but what does that actually mean for your business? Which solutions are real and which are hype? Without a technical partner, it's impossible to tell.
2. The Cost Reality: Quality custom software costs $30,000-$250,000+ CAD. That's not agencies overcharging — that's what quality engineering requires. For most SMEs, this investment is simply out of reach.
3. The Expertise Gap: Experienced developers work at funded startups or enterprise companies. SMEs often end up with junior freelancers or distant offshore teams who don't understand their context.
Why Existing Solutions Don't Work
Traditional Montreal agencies like Spiria, Stradigi AI, Konverge, and SDLC Corp deliver excellent work — but at market rates designed for mid-market and enterprise clients. Offshore options cut costs but sacrifice quality, communication, and understanding of Canadian business context. Off-the-shelf SaaS tools force compromises that rarely fit real business needs. Mission-driven organizations — healthcare clinics, sustainable food producers, social enterprises — need custom technology the most but can afford it the least.
Our Solution: A Bridge Program
We're not a discount agency — we're a publicly-supported technology adoption program. By structuring as a solidarity cooperative and securing government subsidies, grants, and impact funding, we can deliver the same enterprise-quality work at terms designed for growing businesses. We start with what you need to know, help you understand what's possible, and deliver solutions with the same senior talent — without the investor pressure to maximize extraction.
Our Core Values
Accessibility First
Technology should be accessible to everyone, not just those with Fortune 500 budgets. We price our services to be within reach of SMEs, non-profits, and social enterprises while maintaining quality and fair wages.
Radical Transparency
No hidden fees, no scope creep surprises, no vendor lock-in tactics. We publish our rates openly, explain our decisions clearly, and ensure you own everything we build. You deserve to know exactly what you are paying for.
True Partnership
We are not a vendor extracting maximum value - we are partners invested in your success. We provide honest advice even when it costs us revenue. We say no to projects that are not a good fit. We build relationships, not just software.
Continuous Improvement
Technology evolves rapidly and so do we. We invest in learning, adopt best practices, and constantly refine our processes. We bring the latest tools and techniques to every project without the consultant markup.
Impact Over Revenue
We measure success by the impact our technology creates - time saved, costs reduced, communities served - not just revenue generated. If a project does not create real value for you, we will tell you.
Social Economy Commitment
As a solidarity cooperative, we are committed to the social economy ecosystem. We prioritize working with mission-driven organizations, offer subsidized programs for non-profits and co-ops, and contribute to building a more equitable economy.
Our Impact Goals
SMEs Empowered
Help 50+ small and medium enterprises access transformative technology by 2027
Client Savings
Save clients $2M+ in development costs vs traditional agencies through our cooperative model
Quality Jobs Created
Create 10+ well-paid technology jobs in Montreal's social economy by 2027
Social Impact Projects
Complete 20+ projects for healthcare, sustainability, food systems, and social enterprise sectors
How We Measure Success
Unlike traditional agencies that optimize for revenue growth, we measure success across multiple dimensions:
- ✓Client Impact: Time saved, costs reduced, revenue increased, communities served by the technology we build
- ✓Accessibility: Number of SMEs and mission-driven organizations we make technology accessible to
- ✓Cost Savings: Total amount clients save vs traditional agency pricing while getting the same quality
- ✓Worker Well-being: Fair wages, sustainable workload, professional development, and democratic governance
- ✓Social Economy Contribution: Partnerships with other co-ops, support for local social economy, knowledge sharing