Media Highlights & Announcements

EPFL Article - From Studies to Market: Discover the story of Gustave, co-founder at BoundaryAI - https://actu.epfl.ch/news/in-our-family-we-ve-always-had-an-entrepreneurial-/

Gustave Lapierre is a sharp and dynamic entrepreneur. Alongside his younger brother and a couple of friends, he founded a promising startup focused on AI-driven text data analysis. The Blaze program opened the door to the tech business ecosystem for them, and the accompanying grant enabled their venture to truly take off

Kicking Off a Promising Journey: McGill Startups Launch 12-Week Accelerator with National Bank of Canada - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mcgill-dobson-center-for-entrepreneurship_welcome-to-the-dobson-bootcamp-cup

The 12-week accelerator program, powered by the National Bank of Canada, kicked off tonight to support McGill-rooted startups. Participants will refine their business plans, sharpen pitching skills, and accelerate their launch—all while competing for $200,000 in funding. The program aims to equip student-led ventures with the tools and confidence to succeed.

Quebecor Empowers Quebec’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs with the 2024 Pierre Péladeau Bursaries - BoundaryAI win Pierre Péladeau Bursaries - Read the full press release

Quebecor continues its commitment to supporting homegrown entrepreneurship through the 2024 edition of the Pierre Péladeau Bursaries, awarding over $200,000 to promising young innovators from diverse horizons. These bursaries recognize bold projects with transformative potential, helping them accelerate their development and make a tangible impact on society. Among the recipients are Hippolyte and Victor, two ambitious entrepreneurs leveraging artificial intelligence to help organizations turn qualitative feedback into actionable, decision-ready insights. Their project stands out for its combination of cutting-edge technology and social relevance, supporting businesses and institutions in making better, data-informed choices.

Quebecor’s support and visibility provide these founders with the resources, confidence, and recognition needed to push their ideas forward.

Ten university startups take part in new UK-Swiss entrepreneurship exchange programme - https://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/news/2024/apr/ten-university-startups-take-part-new-uk-swiss-entrepreneurship-exchange-programme

BoundaryAI was selected as one of ten university startups to join a new UK-Swiss entrepreneurship exchange program between UCL and EPFL

. The initiative offers founders a unique chance to connect across ecosystems, gain international insight, and explore cross-border growth opportunities. For BoundaryAI, it’s a strategic step in expanding its network and refining its global approach to experience feedback innovation.

Blaze Ignites the Entrepreneurial Spirit: Spotlight on BoundaryAI and Gustave Lapierre - https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/incubation/blaze/meet-2023-trailblazers-vi/

The sixth edition of EPFL’s Blaze program highlighted six student-led startups focused on impactful, fast-deploying tech. Among them, BoundaryAI, co-founded by Gustave Lapierre, is developing an advanced AI-powered experience feedback platform. With support from Blaze — including mentorship, industry access, and a CHF 10,000 grant — the team gained early traction and is now poised for growth, showcasing EPFL’s strong entrepreneurial ecosystem.