HINT History
Dive deeper into HINT’s journey with our full archive of news, milestones, media coverage, and events.
From early projects to recent highlights, see how we’ve grown, innovated, and made an impact across the media and startup ecosystem.

HINT participates in the Consortium’s
Demo Day at Invest-Tech 2025 in Ax-C
July 9th 2025
HINT participated in the Consortium’s Demo Day at Invest-Tech 2025 in Ax-C, pitching its project alongside innovative startups from the ACET, Centech Mtl, Health Technology Catalyst (CTS), and Zú ecosystem.

HINT pitches on stage at the
DEL Accelerator Demo Day
June 17th 2025
HINT was present at the DEL Accelerator Demo Day, alongside a dozen innovative companies from the South Shore. We had the opportunity to pitch on stage, meet numerous visitors, and showcase our latest developments.

Official Launch of the 2025 Spring Cohort of the Founder Lab by Movement51
May 12th 2025
Founder Lab is designed to help women founders gain the knowledge, tools, and network they need to approach fundraising with confidence. Pauline Boisbouvier, CEO and co-founder of HINT, is proud to officially be part of this program with Movement51.

HINT takes part in the first edition of the Rendez-vous Numérique in Québec
April 8th 2025
HINT participated as an exhibiting startup in the first edition of the Rendez-vous Numérique in Québec, organized by Capitale Numérique, connecting with industry leaders and showcasing its innovative approach to the digital ecosystem.

HINT joins the SME-Startups Québec Tech Networking Tour
March 18th 2025
Our CEO and co-founder, Pauline Boisbouvier, took part in the panel "Innovation and Growth: The Power of Partnerships between SMEs, Startups, and Investors" during the PME-Startups Networking Tour – Montérégie Edition.

HINT selected for IVADO’s 2025 “Science in Action” Initiative
February 28th 2025
Aimed at startups seeking a master’s-level intern to help advance an AI innovation project, HINT is proud to be announced as one of the 10 selected projects for this initiative in 2025!

HINT selected for the spring 2025 cohort with Movement 51
February 26th 2025
Pauline Boisbouvier of HINT among the 20 founders selected by Movement 51 to embark on a fundraising journey with confidence. The program includes hands-on workshops, expert advice, and meetings with investors — all leading up to an exclusive Demo Day in June in front of Canada’s top investors.

HINT receives “Commercialization of an innovation” award at RDV INNOV.
November 26th 2024
This edition of RDV Innov by DELagglo is an event focused on new knowledge in the fields of sustainable development, innovation, and digital transformation. RDV Innov is aimed at business visionaries who are not afraid of change. HINT is pleased to be a among the exhibiting startups of this event.

HINT featured at the Émergence Summit: Innovation & Technology
October 18th 2024
HINT is honored to be featured once again in the Startup Innovation Zone at the Émergence Summit, organized by Zú and presented by TELUS. The event spotlighted innovation and entrepreneurship, reinforcing the importance of supporting Québec’s startup ecosystem and future-focused founders.

HINT selected as one of the top 100 AI startups by ALL IN
September 11th 2024
Showcasing the best of local innovation, HINT was selected as one of the top 100 AI startups in Canada — and chosen among the top 20 to pitch on stage at the country’s largest AI event

HINT is one of 10 startups selected for the NEXT AI Demo Day in Montréal
September 10th 2024
The NEXT AI 2024 cohort, made up of over 75 innovative entrepreneurs from various sectors, is showcased during Demo Day in Montréal. HINT was selected as one of the 10 featured startups from the 2024 cohort.

HINT one of the 10 startups presented by Investissement Québec at the
Collision conference
June 17th 2024
Presented at the Collision Conference in Toronto, HINT also took part in the pitch competition and ranked among Investissement Québec’s top 10 startups.

HINT is featured at NEXT AI Canada's Venture Reveal as an official member of the 2024 cohort
May 13th 2024
The companies supported by the NEXT AI Montreal team were showcased at the recent Venture Reveal by NEXT AI Canada, with HINT officially part of the 2024 cohort.

HINT presented at the Influence Summit: Technology and Responsible Creativity by Zú
May 6th 2024
Following the announcement by the Guy Laliberté Foundation, HINT is taking part in the 2024 Influence Summit: Technology and Responsible Creativity organized by Zú.

HINT named a finalist for the
Guy Laliberté Foundation Grant
May 6th 2024
HINT is proud to be named a finalist for the Guy Laliberté Foundation Grant in the Women in Entrepreneurship category, recognizing its commitment to responsible innovation and leadership.

HINT: An AI Startup Supporting
Creative Innovation
April 13th 2024
Montreal is a thriving ecosystem for AI, inspiring many creators and entrepreneurs — including Pauline Boisbouvier and Patrick Fauquembergue of HINT.

HINT aims to put AI at the service of the media content industry
March 26th 2024
Pauline Boisbouvier and Patrick Fauquembergue both have extensive experience in media production. They began exploring artificial intelligence while working on the production of "AI: To Be or Not to Be"

HINT selected for the 2024 NEXT AI cohort
March 12th 2024
NEXT Canada’s mission is to identify and support the country’s top entrepreneurial talent. HINT is honored to be part of the 2024 cohort, alongside a group of ambitious founders shaping the future of innovation.

HINT attends SXSW
March 10th 2024
The startups from the Zú delegation at SXSW had the privilege of an exclusive meeting with Quebec’s Minister for the Economy, Mr. Christopher Skeete, MBA, Adm.A.

Looking back on the Invest-Tech
Demo Day with Zú
February 22nd 2024
The 4th edition of the Demo Day by the Quebec Consortium of High-Tech Incubators brought together nearly 200 people to watch pitches from 22 startups ready to kick off new funding rounds.

HINT officially joins the Zú
#incubation program
November 23rd 2023
Zú’s #incubation program, lasting a minimum of one year and renewable, stands out for its flexibility, offering personalized support tailored to the various growth stages of startups.

HINT receives the blessing of Les Dérangeants and the NBC
October 5th 2023
HINT highlighted at the landmark gathering to where the city's most promising emerging startups are showcased. HINT announced as a winner at Grand-messe Startup Montréal !