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From the lab

Technical insights and perspectives from the Novia-Lab team.

Équipe startup en réunion de stratégie pour développer un MVP — Incubateurs Québec

February 21, 2026

How to Build an MVP for Your Quebec Startup — The Complete Guide to Incubators & Accelerators

Learn how to build an effective MVP and leverage Quebec's ecosystem of incubators and accelerators — Centech, FounderFuel, Le Camp, District 3, and more — to launch and scale your startup.

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February 14, 2025

5 min read

Why Quebec Electrical Contractors Need Purpose-Built Software

Quebec's electrical contracting industry operates under a strict regulatory framework — CMEQ, CCQ, RBQ, Hydro-Québec — and its projects demand a precision that generic construction software simply cannot provide. Here's why leading electrical contractors in Quebec are moving away from American ERPs toward software built around their realities: distribution plans, CCQ compliance, Hydro-Québec connections, and electrical maintenance contracts.

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February 10, 2025

5 min read

Why Generic Construction Software Is No Longer Enough for HVAC Contractors in Quebec

Quebec's mechanical building industry is undergoing rapid digital transformation. For specialized HVAC contractors, the challenges are unique: airflow sheets, BIM coordination, CCQ compliance, and preventive maintenance. Here's why generic software is holding back industry leaders — and how purpose-built tools can transform your profitability.

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