It is with immense pride and a shared vision of growth and synergy that the Association for the Development of Research and Innovation in Quebec (ADRIQ) and the Quebec Innovation Council announce today the signing of a strategic and historic collaboration agreement.
Led by Luc Sirois, Chief Innovator of Quebec and Frédéric Alberro, CEO of ADRIQ, this partnership aims for a clear objective: to unite our forces to propel Quebec’s competitiveness and productivity.
This agreement extends and expands the existing collaborations between the two organizations, which, within the framework of their respective missions, are working to propel the reach and impact of their actions and those of other stakeholders in the research and innovation community in Quebec. Driven by values of partnership and agility, the parties commit to implementing complementary synergies and collaborating on concrete projects to amplify the development of innovation in Quebec businesses and society.
“This agreement is a natural reflection of our desire to work hand in hand for the success of our innovators. By uniting our voices, resources and expertise, we are sending a strong signal of coherence and efficiency to the entire ecosystem,” said Luc Sirois.
“For ADRIQ, this agreement is a major lever for collaborating in support of the specific missions of our organizations, with the ultimate goal of improving Quebec’s competitiveness and positioning in terms of innovation and productivity. By joining forces, we ensure maximum impact,” emphasized Frédéric Alberro, CEO of ADRIQ.
Seven pillars to multiply the impact of innovation
The agreement is divided into seven (7) strategic components that will directly affect Quebec organizations:
- Training Development: Creation of cutting-edge content to equip innovation advisors.
- Cross-promotion: Highlighting complementary initiatives and services to simplify the innovator journey.
- Promoting Excellence: Consolidation of the Chief Innovator’s Choice Award at the prestigious ADRIQ Innovation Awards Gala.
- Innovation Barometer: Participation in the Innovation Barometer project, data sharing, and resulting publications.
- Digital Transformation: Collaboration on initiatives related to the adoption of digital technologies.
- Joint Events: Collaboration on relevant events for innovators.
- Public Policy: Consultation and collaboration on public policy development.
Innovation is a team sport, and together we will go further to make Quebec a world leader in innovation.
