Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)
CRIAQ
CRIAQ is the first aerospace innovative network in Quebec. The Consortium’s objectives are to increase the competitiveness of the aerospace industry and to improve collective knowledge in the field. The consortium includes about fifty companies, universities and research centers actively focused on the future of the industry. Innovitech has been managing CRIAQ since 2003.
CRIAQ in a nutshell:
- 45 members from industry, including 35 small and medium size companies
- 18 universities and research centers
- 7 associates
To date, a total of $100M has been invested in CRIAQ projects: a convincing demonstration of industrial and institutional support for the consortium model.
For more information: info@criaq.aero
Partnerships with India
India: the perfect market to expand the international development of Quebec
After participating in several international trade missions, Innovitech has identified India as a promising export market for Quebec’s knowledge and expertise. Over time, Innovitech has developed business relationships with Indian stakeholders including a “broker-strategist” relationship with Piramal Life Sciences Ltd (PLSL), which is one of the largest companies in the Life Sciences sector in India. PLSL’s Headquarters is located in Mumbai.
The Innovation District / Quartier de l’innovation
The Innovation District - reflection of Montreal’s creativity.
Innovitech is experienced in technology transfer and in the development of technological parks, such as the City of Biotechnology and Human Health of Metropolitan Montreal, Technoparc Montreal, Technopôle Angus and many others. Innovitech is a team member of the Innovation District project lead by École de technologie supérieure (ETS) and McGill University. A few blocks away from downtown Montreal, the District, inspired by the 22@Barcelona project, is designed to create a modern innovation ecosystem where quality of life is embedded in the historical site of Griffintown.
The mission of the Disctrict illustrates Montreal’s ambition to become a city of knowledge and creativity. The plan is to develop an urban area around ETS and McGill attracting a dynamic, creative and committed community. This driving force will trigger the development of innovative companies and academic and scientific programs tailored to the needs of the world today.
This extensive project aims at bringing together the companies of Cité du Multimedia, Nordelec, E-commerce Place, the real estate projects of Griffintown, Bassin du Nouveau Havre, the Lowneys and Jardins Windsor condominium complexes, the site of Quartier Bonaventure and the scientific excellence of ETS, McGill and other partners.