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C3E
C3E is a non-profit organization based in Shawinigan, Quebec, focused on the commercialization of innovations in energy efficiency, particularly in the transportation sector. It provides financial instruments to support companies in overcoming market challenges.
Overview
What C3E does
What C3E is
C3E is a non-profit organization based in Shawinigan, Quebec, focused on the commercialization of innovations in energy efficiency, particularly in the transportation sector. It provides financial instruments to support companies in overcoming market challenges.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Grant Maker
- Founded
- Founded in 2009
- Approximate age
- About 17 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- March 27, 2026
Official channels
Find C3E elsewhere
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Capability profile
C3E as a funder
Investment thesis
C3E is dedicated to the commercialization of innovations in energy efficiency, specifically in the transportation sector.
Focus narrative
C3E invests in and supports the commercialization of technologies related to energy efficiency, primarily targeting the transportation sector. The organization provides financial instruments to assist companies in overcoming challenges associated with bringing their innovations to market.
Value beyond capital
C3E adds value to its portfolio companies by providing financial support and resources tailored to assist in the commercialization phase of their energy efficiency innovations.
Focus and fit
- Sectors
- Energy
- Regions
- CanadaNorth America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 5
Portfolio context
C3E's portfolio includes notable companies such as AddÉnergie, which develops smart charging solutions for electric vehicles; Effenco, providing hybrid solutions for heavy vehicles; Kargo, manufacturing modular electric vehicles for industrial use; Systemex Energies, focusing on clean technologies; and Coop Carbone, which works on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transportation.
Common questions
What to know about C3E
Upseed classifies C3E under the Grant Maker organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 27, 2026
Known limits
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