Innofibre’s vision is to contribute to the development of the bioeconomy in Quebec by supporting SME and large companies in innovation. The Innofibre team has the expertise to carry out multidisciplinary projects and carries out numerous projects each year with several partner research institutions.
Innofibre stands out for its $40 million worth of pilot facilities, serving to accelerate the technological development of companies in Quebec, Canada and overseas. In addition to high specialized laboratories, Innofibre relies on a high qualified team of researchers and technicians to carry out its projects.
Through multiple partnerships and ambitious projects, Innofibre has continuously improved its pilot facilities to meet the needs of the pulp and paper and biorefinery industries. Innofibre’s expertise is divided in five areas:
• Pulping of cellulosic fibers and development of innovative papers.
• Thermoformed packaging.
• Cellulose functionalization and surface treatment.
• Bioactive extracts and biobased products.
• Biomass conditioning and thermochemical conversion.
More specifically, here are a few examples of innovative projects that the Innofibre team have developed to tackle environmental issues:
• Development of packaging to replace single use plastics.
• Valorization of forestry, agricultural, urban and algae waste into biobased products.
• Replacement of mineral carbon with renewable carbon in heavy industrial processes.
• Biomass fragmentation and valorization of its components.
Innofibre also participates in the training of a skilled workforce by providing customized sessions at their laboratory and pilot facilities, either in an industrial like environment or directly at their partners’ site.
Regarding environmental issues and sustainable development, Innofibre is a partner of choice to carry out projects that have specific benefits in the industrial sector and in local regions. The Innofibre team has many years of experience that will contribute to the success of your innovation.
