Zú is an incubator that propels startups that transform the entertainment, hospitality and sports industries through innovative technologies.  

 As a non-profit organization founded in 2018, Zú brings together an ambitious community dedicated to driving innovation, generating high-growth projects and world-class intellectual properties.  

Mentoring in Zú’s programs is based on the MIT Venture Mentoring Service methodology developed by MIT, which establishes a rigorous group mentoring coaching framework that is conflict-free, impartial and confidential.   

Zú assesses the stage of development of projects and offers mentoring programs tailored to the needs of startups, as well as a range of services for entrepreneurs, including support with financing, internationalization, workshops and pitch clinics, and access to professional resources.   

The Zú Atrium

Zú is located at the Complexe-de-la-Maison-Alcan, a unique heritage site in downtown Montreal, which is home to startups, creative companies, investors and industry organizations. The Zú Atrium is also a showcase space for local creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship, where Zú where Zú offers a wide range of events for the startup community.

The Complexe-de-la-Maison-Alcan

Located at the base of Mont-Royal, the Complexe-de-La-Maison-Alcan is in the heart of the Golden Square Mile and the Museum District,  between two world-class universities. The area is home to a number of major corporations with tourist attractions in close proximity.

A cluster of historic buildings, some of which date back to 1872, the Complexe-de-La-Maison-Alcan is comprised of several heritage properties. This spectacular venue solidifies Montreal’s position as a hub of innovation and serves as a cultural and creative anchor in the heart of the city.

The Complexe-de-La-Maison-Alcan was classified as a heritage site in 2017. It has witnessed over 100 years of history unfolding within its walls. We are all the guardians of that history now. Let’s cherish it together.