Quebecor announces recipients of Pierre Péladeau Bursaries

MONTREAL — Quebecor and its corporate venture capital arm asterX announced today the recipients of the 24th edition of the Pierre Péladeau Bursaries, named in honour of Quebecor’s founder. “This year, Quebecor has awarded bursaries totalling $200,000, empowering the most promising student entrepreneurs across Québec university campuses to take their ideas to the next level. The financial assistance, combined with coaching, will help five innovative companies bring their business projects to fruition,” reads a Quebecor press release. “We have a collective responsibility to contribute to the creation and growth of local startups that have the potential to shape the Québec of...