Enthusiastic otters working together to construct innovative partnerships with Quebec for joint projects
In the vibrant world of research and development, Quebec stands out as a hub of innovation, particularly in the fields of aerospace, healthcare, and sustainable technologies. Here's a snapshot of some key players and their collaborative projects that are shaping the future of these industries.
CRIAQ, a unique model of collaborative aerospace research, brings together companies of all sizes, universities, and research centres in Quebec. Its mission is to enhance the competitiveness of the Quebec aerospace industry by stimulating technological innovation and corporate engagement through collaborative R&D with local and international scope.
In the realm of healthcare, CQDM, a Canadian not-for-profit biopharmaceutical research consortium, supports collaborative R&D aimed at translating innovative technologies into solutions for unmet medical needs. Over the years, CQDM has coordinated and supported over 160 collaborative R&D projects involving 13 global pharmaceutical societies, 56 Canadian higher education institutions, and 133 promising start-ups and SMEs.
Another significant player is InnovÉÉ, whose mission is to support and fund collaborative projects in electrical innovation, modernising smart grids, electrifying transportation, and developing smart vehicles and transport systems. InnovÉÉ fosters knowledge exchange, positioning Quebec as a global leader in electrical technologies.
In the sphere of advanced materials, PRIMA Québec supports and facilitates the advanced materials ecosystem by promoting collaborative innovation for the economic development of Quebec. It partners with various consortia and agencies to benefit from valuable complementary expertise.
Moreover, CRIBIQ focuses on innovative and collaborative industrial projects across agri-food, industrial biotechnology, and marine biotechnology value chains. Its focus includes sustainable food processing, co-product valorisation, natural ingredients, biomaterials, byproducts, bioenergy, marine biomass, aquaculture, and marine bioactive.
CRITM specialises in partnerships that require multiple scientific or financial organisations, focusing on industrial research and innovation, strategic support, and financial assistance to companies and research centres. CRITM places particular emphasis on ESG and circular economy aspects in all its projects.
RSRI Québec, a key player in coordinating industrial research consortia, has knowledge of available academic expertise and deals with public accountability. RSRI Québec co-ordinates, structures, and manages hundreds of collaborative projects led by Quebec companies and research institutions with international collaboration and outreach. Its thematics align with the six clusters in Pillar II of Horizon Europe.
Lastly, MEDTEQ+ supports Canadian health technology companies to bring their innovations to market, accelerating economic growth and contributing to improving the health of the population.
These organisations, along with the Quebec Government's contribution to The Innovation Platform in December 2024 and Canada's association with Pillar II of Horizon Europe since July 2024, are driving Quebec's innovation landscape forward, fostering a collaborative, sustainable, and globally competitive research ecosystem. However, as of now, the name of the coordinator for Horizon Europe replacing Sébastien Garbarino, responsible for RSRI Québec, remains undisclosed.
