About
An innovation office rooted in community
BBP Corp. is a Montréal-based innovation office. We support organizations, communities, and founders in turning ideas into working projects, grounded in sound strategy, responsible technology, and security by design. We also develop projects of our own.
Our vision
We turn bold ideas into structured projects, and structured projects into lasting impact.
BBP
The Catalyst
The organization that transforms ambitious ideas into concrete projects.
Innovation
The Method
Research, experimentation, and design of new solutions.
Projects
The Action
Deploying initiatives capable of creating sustainable value.
Impact
The Result
Strengthening communities, organizations, and the economy of tomorrow.
BBP and its projects
Some of the projects presented are developed directly by BBP; others are separate companies in which BBP holds an interest.
PortfolioLeadership
BBP was founded by Oriana Ngabirano, who leads the company as Chief Executive Officer.
Founder's profileResearch & Collaborations
BBP works with research institutions and innovation programs where their work and our projects strengthen each other. Each collaboration listed here reflects a documented agreement or participation.
Research collaboration
University of Regina (opens in a new tab)Authera Technologies Inc. · Since 2026
Blue Black Purple (BBP) Corp. is leading an industry–university research initiative focused on developing unique, secure, and privacy-preserving online identity verification. Its subsidiary, Authera Technologies Inc., serves as the industry partner for the research project.
Funding program
Mitacs (opens in a new tab)Authera Technologies Inc. · Since 2026
The SafeID research project with the University of Regina is funded through the Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur program, with Authera Technologies Inc. as the partner organization.
Acceleration program
Centech (opens in a new tab)Nina Purple · Fall 2024
Nina Purple, a BBP project, took part in Centech's Acceleration program (fall 2024 cohort).
Legal counsel
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP (opens in a new tab)Counsel: Nathalie Beauregard (opens in a new tab)
Authera Technologies Inc. · 2026
Legal counsel to Authera Technologies Inc. for its incorporation and organization.
Listing an organization describes a specific, documented relationship; it does not imply endorsement of BBP or its projects.
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BBP works with a network of independent specialists on a project-by-project basis. Are you a specialist in product, technology, design or social innovation? Write to us.
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