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The ADRIQ network of accredited innovation consultants

👉 Important — Temporary moratorium on the accreditation of new experts

  • ADRIQ’s network of accredited innovation consultants brings together multidisciplinary experts capable of intervening—either individually or collectively—to resolve complex innovation challenges faced by companies across Quebec, while connecting them to resources, partners, and opportunities within the Quebec and international ecosystems.
  • His/Her role for ADRIQ is to:
    • Share and disseminate innovation best practices among the various audiences targeted by ADRIQ (SMEs and organizations) and through its activities (e.g., webinars, conferences).
    • Transfer knowledge regarding innovation and the business environment to members of ADRIQ’s network of accredited innovation consultants.
    • Supporting SMEs and organizations in their innovation projects through support programs or services delivered by ADRIQ in collaboration with partners.
    • Represent ADRIQ at events organized by ADRIQ partners.
    • Advise ADRIQ’s senior management on the innovation needs of SMEs and organizations, as well as on the service offerings, programs, and activities required to address them—all while taking the Quebec context into account.
  • There is no “membership fee” to become an ADRIQ-accredited expert consultant. However, if the individual obtains accreditation, they are required to become a member and pay the fees associated with the “Consulting Services Provider” category (currently $700).
  • Here is the value proposition of the ADRIQ membership.
  • However, there is a review fee of $75 (plus applicable taxes), which is non-refundable in the event that accreditation is not granted.
  • Each accredited advisor must personally hold and maintain professional liability insurance (Errors and Omissions) covering the area of ​​expertise for which they are accredited.
  • ADRIQ has a Code of Ethics (updated in May 2026) governing the various professional conduct rules that every accredited advisor must observe at all times, particularly when carrying out a mandate entrusted to them by ADRIQ. It sets out the principles, rules, and commitments that must be upheld by all individuals accredited as ADRIQ Innovation Consulting Experts.
    • The Code of Ethics includes a Charter of Values ​​to which every ADRIQ-accredited innovation consultant subscribes and commits to upholding during engagements undertaken at ADRIQ’s request and in the course of their interactions with the organization.
    • This Charter defines the fundamental values ​​that guide their commitment, actions, and relationships.
  • Private-sector innovation consultants meeting the selection and accreditation criteria.
  • Accreditation as an ADRIQ innovation consultant is not automatic. An individual wishing to be accredited by ADRIQ must:
    • contribute to ensuring that the ADRIQ Network of Accredited Innovation Consultants effectively and fully fulfills its role (link to role – Q1) through adequate regional representation.
    • meet the eligibility criteria.
  • It is not possible to assign or transfer this title to a third party.
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  • For information or membership requests, please fill out the following form.
    • Please note that there is currently a moratorium on the accreditation of new expert consultants. ADRIQ’s network of accredited innovation expert consultants is currently able to fully perform its role (see Question 1) within ADRIQ.
    • If your application meets the eligibility criteria, it will be added to our waiting list. You will be contacted should the moratorium be lifted.
  • The ADRIQ staff will then evaluate whether the application:
    • enables the ADRIQ Network of Accredited Innovation Consultants to effectively and fully fulfill its role through adequate regional representation (see Question 1)
  • However, accreditation will not be granted automatically; it may be obtained following a review of the application by the ADRIQ Accreditation Review Committee.