Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec, secondary and college component
In the greater metropolitan area, more than 300 high school and college students participate in Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec. They dare science! Through the scientific approach, exhibitors live a human experience that is unlike anything else in science. Find out about the competition and how to register.
About Us
Open to young people aged 6 to 20, theExpo-sciences is an essential scientific competition in Canada.
The first metropolitan area edition took place in 1961!
What is it about?
Each high school or college student progresses in the class that corresponds to their level:
Junior (secondary 1); Intermediate (secondary 2 and 3); Senior (secondary 4 and 5); College (1, 2 and 3e year).
Exhibitors, alone or in pairs, choose a subject to explore in one of the five identified scientific fields. Young people can propose design, experimentation or scientific popularization work.
Then, the exhibitors present the results of their project to a jury of experts and the public. The winners win various prizes.
For more information
Marion Vanharen
Director of Operations
438-942-8486
mvanharen@technoscience-rm.ca
Partners of Réseau Technoscience
Regional Partners
Partners Technoscience Région métropolitaine
Competition procedure
The competition of Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec is divided into 4 stages. To participate in the regional finals that we organize, the young person must be selected by their establishment. These are called local finals.
Indeed, it is possible to register a maximum of six (6) projects per secondary school and four (4) projects per CEGEP for each regional final.
The regional finals of Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec take place over 3 days:
DAY 1
Open to the public and activities/conferences.
DAY 2
In the morning open to the public, the afternoon is devoted to judging behind closed doors.
DAY 3
Open to the public, activities/conferences and awards ceremony.
IMPORTANT: all projects must go through “Ethics and Regulations” platform to ensure the need (or not) to request an ethics or regulations form
And this BEFORE starting the project.
Please note that all projects Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec presented en anglais must be registered with the Alliance for Science and Technology Education (AEST) at the link below, remembering to select Montreal Regional Science & Technology Fair — English.
For more information : sciencetech.ca
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Please note that all Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec projects presented In English must be registered with the Educational Alliance for Science & Technology (EAST) at the link below, remembering to select Montreal Regional Science & Technology Fair — English.
For more information: sciencetech.ca
Costs and dates
Discover the schedule of the regional finals of Expo-sciences
Hydro-Québec and the costs associated with registration.
More information to come.
Montérégie
12 at 14 March 2026-
University of Montreal - Brossard Campus
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Registration deadline: February 12, 2026
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Deadline for submission of documents: February 19, 2026
Montreal Laval
26 at 28 March 2026-
University of Montreal - MIL Campus
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Registration deadline: February 26, 2026
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Deadline for submission of documents: March 09, 2026
Registration details
Please note that it is possible to register a maximum of 6 projects per high school and 4 projects per CEGEP for each regional final.
School visits
With your class you can book a school visit during the regional finals.
Register online using this form:
Host establishments
Regional Finals Programs 25-26
A look back at the 2025 regional finals
Montérégie
Montreal Laval
Additional Resources
Exhibitor's Guide
Tools for exhibitors
Here you will find all the necessary tools for exhibitors to make your participation in the regional finals of Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec secondary and college component an enriching and accessible experience!
Tools for teachers
Here you will find all the necessary tools for teachers to make your participation in the regional finals of Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec secondary and college component an enriching and accessible experience!
Rules
Discover the complete regulations for the Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec
FAQ
You wish to participate in the regional finals of the Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec secondary and college component and have questions about the regulations?
Form request
Below you will find different forms to fill out depending on your project and to meet the requirements of regulations of Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec
SOS Mentor
The system was designed to enable young participants to Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec to connect with professionals in the scientific community. By registering, mentors and mentees can be connected through their common interests, being directed to a suitable support network.