INNOVATION Quebec

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INNOVATION Quebec

One of the largest geographic area’s in North America, Québec covers 1,667,926km2. Its borders spans from Ontario to New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador, and from the U.S. border to the Arctic. As an international hub of innovation, Québec is world renown in fields such as AI and Bio Technology, as well as many more. Along with its major urban centres of Montreal and Québec City, its many regions are also the home of world class research and innovation. Over 200 academic and commercial organizations foster the growth of Québec’s vibrant innovation ecosystem.

INNOVATION™ Québec is a tech-enabled coffee-table book featuring the champions and leaders of Québec innovation, both the well-established, and the disruptors alike. Its 400+ pages feature stories by the organizations that are shaping the Québec of today and tomorrow through research, mentoring, facilitating, and funding. This important showcase also features exclusive Thought Leader pieces by Québec’s visionaries and leaders in innovation. Through its unique Augmented Reality videos, images on the book’s pages come to life when scanned with the free Global Village Publishing app for IOS and Android.

INNOVATION™ Québec is co-produced and edited by Luc Sirois, Québec’s Chief Innovation Officer, and The Québec Innovation Council.

The inaugural edition of INNOVATION™ Québec and web platform is an important reference, and can be used as a “toolbox” for entrepreneurs to seek out organizations and leaders in their respective field who can offer assistance with growing and prospering in Québec.

L’une des plus grandes régions géographiques d’Amérique du Nord, le Québec, couvre 1 667 926 km2. Ses frontières s’étendent de l’Ontario au Nouveau-Brunswick et à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, ainsi que de la frontière américaine à l’Arctique. En tant que pôle international d’innovation, le Québec est mondialement reconnu dans des domaines tels que l’IA et la biotechnologie, et bien d’autres encore.

En plus de ses grands centres urbains que sont Montréal et Québec, ses nombreuses régions sont également le siège de recherches et d’innovations de classe mondiale. Plus de 200 organisations universitaires et commerciales y favorisent la croissance de l’écosystème d’innovation dynamique du Québec.

INNOVATION™ Québec est un livre de référence qui présente les champions et les chefs de file de l’innovation au Québec. Ses plus de 400 pages présentent les histoires des organisations qui façonnent le Québec d’aujourd’hui et de demain par la recherche, le mentorat, la facilitation et le financement. Cette importante vitrine présente également des articles exclusifs sur les leaders d’opinion, rédigés par des visionnaires et des chefs de file de l’innovation au Québec. Grâce à ses vidéos uniques en réalité augmentée, les images des pages du livre prennent vie lorsqu’elles sont placées sous la caméra de votre téléphone à l’aide de l’application gratuite Global Village Publishing pour iOS et Android.

INNOVATION™ Québec est co-produit et édité par Luc Sirois, Innovateur en chef du Québec, ainsi que le Conseil de l’innovation du Québec.

L’édition inaugurale d’INNOVATION™ Québec et de la plateforme web est une référence importante, et peut être utilisée comme une “boîte à outils” pour les entrepreneurs afin de rechercher des organisations et des leaders dans leur domaine respectif qui peuvent offrir de l’aide et du soutien pour grandir et prospérer au Québec.

Featured Thought Leaders

Featured Thought Leaders

Featured Innovators

Featured Innovators

LE CENTRE DE GÉOMATIQUE DU QUÉBEC (CGQ)

CCTT IN GEOMATICS

The Centre de géomatique du Québec (CGQ) is a college centre for the transfer of technology (CCTT) affiliated with the Cégep de Chicoutimi. Our centre is part of Tech-Access Canada’s network of technology access centres (TACs). Our mission is to promote the development of businesses and organizations through innovation, research...

CRIM

L’innovation, c’est ici que ça se passe

Innover c’est transformer une idée en valeur, c’est transposer l’idée dans l’environnement de l’entreprise avec ses réalités, c’est permettre à l’entreprise de devenir plus compétitive. CRIM, le partenaire en innovationLes clients du CRIM ont en commun le désir d’innover et de garder le cap sur la concurrence. Ils nous viennent...

HYDRO-QUÉBEC

L’INSTITUT DE RECHERCHE

LA TRANSITION ÉNERGÉTIQUE EST EN MARCHE. LE SECTEUR DE L’ÉNERGIE CONNAÎT DE PROFONDES TRANSFORMATIONS PROVOQUÉES NOTAMMENT PAR LA RECHERCHE DE SOLUTIONS DURABLES AUX EFFETS DES CHANGEMENTS CLIMATIQUES, AUX NOUVEAUX BESOINS ET HABITUDES DE CONSOMMATION DE NOS CLIENTS, ET PAR LA GRANDE ACCESSIBILITÉ DE NOUVELLES TECHNOLOGIES. Si l’invention du transport d’électricité...

GREENUXLAB

A LAB THAT CREATES A FICTIONAL RETAIL ENVIRONMENT IN ORDER TO PREDICT SHOPPING BEHAVIOUR

Launched in the fall of 2018, the GreenUXlab is an ecosystem for co-creation, research, evaluation of devices, and point-of-sale innovation aimed at positive impact consumption. It serves as the main research infrastructure of ESG UQAM’s Observatoire de la consommation responsable (Responsible Consumption Observatory), a study and strategic watch unit focused...

AÉRO MONTRÉAL

NNOVATION COUNCIL - AÉRO MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC’S AEROSPACE CLUSTER

Thanks to its unique and diversified ecosystem, Québec has been able to maintain a prominent position in the global aerospace supply chain, and Aéro Montréal plays a key role in this. Founded in 2006, Aéro Montréal is a not-for-profit organization created to mobilize the players in Québec’s aerospace sector. The...

Le CMQ

LE CMQ-Le Centre de métallurgie du Québec est un centre collégial de transfert technologique (CCTT) rattaché au Cégep de Trois-Rivières. Créé en 1985

Le Centre de métallurgie du Québec est un centre collégial de transfert technologique (CCTT) rattaché au Cégep de Trois-Rivières. Créé en 1985, le CMQ vise à « Soutenir la compétitivité de l’industrie métallurgique par la recherche et le développement technologique dans une approche collaborative de partenaires privés et publics tout en supportant l’enseignement technique au collégial et le transfert de connaissances en entreprise

L’équipe composée de 60 personnes, incluant 10 à 15 étudiants collégiaux et universitaires par année, met l’accent sur la recherche appliquée et le transfert technologique pour soutenir l’effort de croissance et de positionnement stratégique des entreprises ayant des activités reliées à la transformation métallique. En plus d’assurer des formations de...

Aliments Santé

Aliments Santé-Health Foods Niche of Excellence-Le Créneau d’excellence Aliments Santé is a group of food manufacturers and industry stakeholders who work closely together to foster innovation. Their goal is to develop and market healthy, innovative, and value added food products

Aliments Santé is supported by the ACCORD arm of Québec’s Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie and by the City of Québec. The organization helps food processors implement collaborative knowledge building projects and facilitates networking activities to create business opportunities and promote industry expertise. In June 2021, through...

CEIMIA

DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT HIGH-IMPACT APPLIED PROJECTS IN RESPONSIBLE AI

A key player in the responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI)CEIMIA is a key player in the responsible development of artificial intelligence, based on the principles of ethics, human rights, inclusion, diversity, innovation and economic growth. Our role is to develop and implement high-impact applied projects in responsible artificial intelligence....

THE INSTITUT QUANTIQUE OF UNIVERSITÉ DE SHERBROOKE

Founded in 2016, the Institut quantique (IQ) of the Université de Sherbrooke brings together more than 300 world-renowned scientists specializing in quantum materials, information and engineering to conduct fundamental research and develop quantum technologies. From the architecture of quantum computers to superconductivity and the exploration of new states of matter,...

INNOV & EXPORT PME

INTRODUCING INNOV & EXPORT PME

In a demanding and constantly evolving global market, innovation is essential for developing manufacturing companies and increasing the strength of the Lower St. Lawrence region’s economy. Innov & Export PME is a regional development organization that operates in several enterprises in the Lower St. Lawrence region. As the name suggests,...

CRIM

Innovation Partner to bring your projects to life

Innovating is transforming an idea into value, it is transposing this idea into the company’s environment, with its realities and constraints, it is allowing the company to become more competitive. CRIM, the Innovation PartnerCRIM’s clients have in common the desire to innovate and stay ahead of the competition. They come...

2 Degrés

IS A CLEANTECH SPECIALIZED INCUBATOR IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC

2 Degres supports early-stage startups that propose an innovative solution showing a strong potential for growth and impact in the energy, waste and water sectors. Based in Quebec City, 2 Degres was cofounded in 2019 by young business people driven by a strong desire to have a concrete impact and...

UQAT

INSTITUT DE RECHERCHE EN MINES ET EN ENVIRONNEMENT (IRME)

L’IRME, des solutions pour un développement minier durableLocalisé au cœur d’un centre minier de calibre international, l’Institut de recherche en mines et en environnement (IRME-UQAT) a été créé en 2012, une décision stratégique démontrant l’engagement de l’institution envers le développement durable du secteur minier. Avec une croissance continue et forte...

CENTRE FOR CIRCUS ARTS RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER ( CR!TAC )

THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY

We are a collective of world-class researchers and experts conducting applied research on human potential and movement in the context of the performing arts. Through a cross-disciplinary approach, we strive to solve complex technological, technical or societal challenges. We pool our expertise to find innovative ways to support, enhance and...

LAVAL INNOV

LAVAL INNOV-Founded in 2018 at the instigation of visionary Laval residents and benefiting from the financial support of the Ministry of Economy and Innovation (MEI) and the city of Laval

Founded in 2018 at the instigation of visionary Laval residents and benefiting from the financial support of the Ministry of Economy and Innovation (MEI) and the city of Laval, Laval Innov aims to make innovation an essential lever for the sustainable development of Laval

As a Regional Space for Acceleration and Growth (ERAC) in Laval, it aims to stimulate and enhance the appropriation and integration of innovation in the territory, whether through its activities with companies or through the implementation of important structuring projects with a regional scope. Innovate in LavalStrategically positioned north of...

QUEBEC CENTER FOR INNOVATION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (CQIB)

THE QBIC, AT THE HEART OF THE LIFE SCIENCES ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM

Readers of this publication know that Quebec is an incredibly fertile breeding ground for innovation. One of the reasons we generate so much innovation in Quebec is that we have mobilizing organizations in place that catalyze our expertise and knowledge. Among these organizations, the Québec Biotechnology Innovation Centre (QBIC) stands...

CDCQ

CCTT EN DÉVELOPPEMENT DE COMPOSITES

Fondé en 1989, le Centre de développement des composites du Québec (CDCQ) est un centre de recherche appliquée affilié et intégré au Cégep de Saint-Jérôme, le seul collège au Québec à offrir le programme de formation technique en Génie des matériaux composites. Adjacent au cégep, le CDCQ possède des infrastructures...

CTS

QUEBEC’S MOST SPECIALIZED HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY GROWTH ACCELERATOR

The Health Technology Catalyst (CTS), founded in 2008 as a not-for-profit organization, is an à la carte growth accelerator which responds to the challenges and needs of each startup. Its mission: catalyze the growth of life sciences startups, particularly in medical technology and digital health, by offering customized acceleration services....

TransMedTech Institute

Empowering human-centered medtech innovation

OUR MISSIONThe TransMedTech Institute (iTMT) aims to support innovation in medical technologies that meet the needs of users and the healthcare community, in order to facilitate and catalyze their development and implementation in the healthcare system. While supporting the industry and the innovation community, the iTMT also aims to train...

Bio.Enviro.In

Bio.Enviro.In-Innovating for a resilient and adaptive bio-food system

Innovating for a resilient and adaptive bio-food system

Founded in 2018, the Center for Bio-food and Environmental Innovation, Bio.Enviro.In, is affiliated with the Cégep de Lanaudière à Joliette, an educational and technical college. It has developed extensive expertise in the bio-food sector, from the field to the consumer’s plate and food processing. While integrating into the socio-economic context...

CIMEQ

IS THE COLLEGE CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (CCTT) IN THE MICROELECTRONICS SECTOR.

Innovation and technology are at the core of the Centre d’innovation en microélectronique du Québec (CIMEQ) with a service offering that includes electronics, Internet of things, software engineering and artificial intelligence. Since 1983, the Centre supports companies of all sectors with technical product development counselling, work process innovation using existing...

INNOVATION MARITIME

CCTT IN THE MARITIME SECTOR

Creativity and expertise serving the maritime industry. Affiliated with the Institut maritime du Québec (IMQ), Innovation maritime (IMAR) is an applied research centre that has been active in the maritime sector for over twenty years. Our mission is to contribute to the development of the maritime sector and stimulate excellence...

Centre ACER

Centre ACER- The maple syrup research

The maple syrup research, development and technology transfer center, has been a world leader in innovation for the maple industry since 1998

For nearly 25 years, Centre ACER has been stimulating excellence and supporting the quality and profitability of the maple syrup industry. By combining knowledge and vision, this network of true innovation promotes the influence and international development of the maple industry in Quebec and ensures its sustainability.   Comprised of...

VESTECHPRO

Affiliated with Cégep Marie-Victorin, Vestechpro is a college centre for the transfer of technology (CCTT) specializing in clothing. We are a member of the Synchronex CCTT Network and one of the 64 technology access centres that make up the Tech-Access Canada pan-Canadian network. In addition, we rank among the eco-friendly...

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The Publisher

Brahm Glickman

Technology and innovation have always been, and continue to be, the driving force behind Brahm’s entrepreneurial success. His passion for the printed word and image has enabled him to transcend his sales experience to the publishing industry. Being an Associate Publisher with Global Village World is the perfect culmination of Brahm’s business experience and his... click to read more

The Publisher

Brahm Glickman

Technology and innovation have always been, and continue to be, the driving force behind Brahm’s entrepreneurial success. His passion for the printed word and image has enabled him to transcend his sales experience to the publishing industry. Being an Associate Publisher with Global Village World is the perfect culmination of Brahm’s business experience and his... click to read more

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