Joining forces to propel innovation in climate technologies

A pre-seed and seed investment matching program for climate tech in Quebec.

Why Origo?

The Origo program is an investment matching program that supports entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions, by stimulating financing at the pre-seed and seed stages.

It catalyzes the impact ecosystem for climate tech companies building technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, or provide other environmental benefits.

Nurturing early growth

Investment matching program for pre-seed and seed stage

Exploring the potential

10 investments of 150,000 per year with potential for follow-on

Amplifying Investments

Investments will be matched by the Circle of Partner Funds

Explore the benefits

Benefits for entrepreneurs and investors.

For entrepreneurs

Increase funding opportunities at a crucial stage in your start-up’s development.
Gain access to private and international investors facilitating the deployment of your solutions in new markets.
Enhance the chances of follow-on investment and private and institutional support around your company.
Obtain access to a well-established network of customers and partners.

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For investors

Obtain priority access to high-potential and impactful startups.
Promote co-investment and collaboration between private, institutional, and corporate investors.
Reduce risks associated with pre-seed and seed stage investments.
Increase potential deal flow, attracting more investments into the ecosystem.

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Investment criteria

Investments are made by a dedicated team at Cycle Momentum, with an investment committee from the ecosystem.

Pre-seed or seed stage company in Quebec.

Technology with high potential for impact on climate change.

Represent an innovative technology typically at technology readiness level 4-6.

Optional: Has completed a relevant acceleration program such as Cycle Momentum.

Our Latest Investments

With the Origo program, Cycle Momentum supports emerging startups at the starting point of their financing process.

Redefining Cooling with Sustainable Innovation

ChillSkyn has developed an advanced passive cooling technology to reduce energy consumption with industrial applications in cold chain logistics and battery energy storage systems.

Autonomous Food & Beverage Micro-Factories

Relocalize is cutting greenhouse gas emissions and costs in the food and beverage supply chain, by decentralizing production through hyper-local microfactories at grocery distribution centers.

Producing certified molecules of high commercial interest.

Aplantex’s circular process for botanical ingredients uses minimal land, water and transport, to cut GHG emissions.

Dependable charging infrastructure, made easy.

ReliON’s platform maximizes EV charger reliability, reducing emissions by supporting a seamless transition to electric vehicles.

AI-powered analytics system purpose-built for mobile mining equipment.

Rithmik Solutions’ predictive maintenance for mining equipment minimizes shutdowns, cutting fuel consumption and emissions in mining operations.

Cow-free milk from bovine mammary cells.

Opalia is developing a unique technology based on the use of bovine mammary cells to create cow-free milk. This approach paves the way for more sustainable, functional, nutritious and ethical dairy products.

Uniting efforts for sustainable change together.

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Investment Committee

Christian Bourque

Partner

PriceWaterhouseCoopers

Marie-Ève Prévost

General Manager

Bus.com

Kevin Cano

Principal

Cycle Capital

Mélinda Bastien

Senior Advisor, Asset Management and Savings Plans

Normandin Beaudry

Inès Holzbaur

Founder and Managing Partner

Amorchem

Lynn Côté

President

Côté Cleantech Consulting (formerly National Cleantech Lead, EDC)

FAQ

You have questions, we have answers.

What type of startups does the Origo program target?

The Origo program invests in pre-seed and seed stage climate tech startups climatetech startups based in Quebec. We are early-stage specialists that partner with founders to turn their great ideas into impact-driven companies.

How can entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to the Origo program?

We love hearing from entrepreneurs to see if we can collaborate on climatetech solutions. Our team review all pitches on a weekly basis. Shortlisted startups are invited on a call. To apply for funding, here is a link to our form.

How does the Origo program promote collaboration among investors?

Origo is a program of Cycle Momentum, a leading climate tech accelerator. Over 40+ climate tech and impact investors have joined Cycle Momentum's Circle of Partner Funds, from across Canada and beyond, to support the climate tech ecosystem and for access to Quebec deal flow. The Origo program is an investment matching program that promotes access to financing for high potential climate tech startups by investing directly and through co-investments from Circle of Partner Funds investors.

How does investment matching work for investors and for entrepreneurs?

The Origo program can lead, co-lead or follow investments with Circle of Partner Funds members. For investors, this model facilitates investing at the pre-seed and seed stages through collaboration with co-investors. For entrepreneurs, it enables them to bring a high calibre of investors to their cap table with a streamlined process.

Quarterly Updates

Keep up to date with the latest news from the Cycle Momentum ecosystem with our quarterly updates.

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