Why Québec?
Innovations and Commercial Successes


Innovation and creativity are part of Quebecers’ DNA, but it’s their ingenuity and sense of daring that allow them to capitalize on those strengths. Projects that put the province in the spotlight, all over
the world!

 

That tradition of creativity, daring and ingenuity is reflected directly in Québec’s labour market:

 

  • 29% of Canada’s R&D jobs are found in Québec;
  • 27% of Canadian R&D expenditures are made in Québec.

Here are just a few of the innovative companies operating in Québec:  

 

Many players in the business world (large corporations, SMBs, research centres) are joining forces to carry out projects that spur development and open new vistas for key economic sectors. These partnerships come under the framework of the Québec Research and Innovation Strategy (QRIS) entitled Oser innover. Launched in 2017, the strategy aims to position Québec among the top 10 leaders in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Open a new window(OECD) in research and innovation.

 

Here are examples of such projects, representing investments of over $580 million:

 

  • Electric bus
  • Green aircraft
  • Forest biorefinery processes
  • The artificial intelligence supercluster in Montréal
  • Smart Manufacturing 2.0 (SM2) – The sawmill of the future
  • Precision medicine and big data processing in healthcare

Many Québec companies decide to form precompetitive research consortiums, thanks in part to government encouragement in the form of generous tax credits. By joining forces, these new partners are able to share the costs and risks involved in R&D projects.

 

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Businesses and public sector institutions—universities, technical schools, technology transfer centres and public research centres—are joining forces to form industrial research clusters. These coalitions serve as targeted collaborative research platforms focusing on the needs of specific industries

 

Did you know?

Illustration indicating “R&D: Cut your expenses by nearly 35%”Significant tax advantages for innovation

Generous tax credits to promote public-private partnerships are available in Québec, making research profitable for everyone!

 

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