Montreal, February 20, 2025 – The Association pour le Développement de la Recherche et de l’Innovation du Québec (ADRIQ) and Investissement et Développement Gatineau (ID Gatineau) are proud to announce a new collaboration agreement aimed at strengthening the competitiveness and innovation of manufacturing companies located in the Gatineau territory.
This agreement will allow ten Gatineau-based companies to benefit from specialized services offered by ADRIQ’s network of accredited innovation advisors. Each selected company will receive 30 hours of strategic support, tailored to its innovation and growth needs. In addition, thanks to the financial support of ID Gatineau, companies will only be required to cover 25% of the total cost, with the remaining 75% covered by the organization.
This initiative highlights the essential role of partnerships among economic stakeholders in driving innovation and business development in Quebec. “This collaboration illustrates our shared commitment to supporting Quebec SMEs in their development and competitiveness,” stated Frédéric Alberro, President and CEO of ADRIQ. “By joining forces with ID Gatineau, we are helping to accelerate innovation and strengthen the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.”
“This agreement represents a unique opportunity for Gatineau manufacturing companies to access strategic resources and high-caliber support. Together, with ADRIQ, we aim to create an environment conducive to innovation, enabling our companies to thrive and stand out in competitive markets,” added Sylvie Charrette, Executive Director of ID Gatineau.
The selected manufacturing companies must meet certain criteria, including being located in the Gatineau territory and complying with ID Gatineau’s support requirements.
About ID Gatineau
Powered by the City of Gatineau, ID Gatineau has the mission of supporting and guiding businesses to foster economic development and diversification, as well as wealth creation, within the City of Gatineau. Since 2020, the organization has carried out nearly 25,000 interventions with local businesses, helping to generate more than $270 million in investments. During this period, ID Gatineau supported over 1,000 business projects and made more than 1,000 referrals to strategic partners, in addition to implementing innovative co-development programs such as G10 and La classe des maîtres.
About ADRIQ
Since 1978, ADRIQ has led a vast, unique, and influential business association whose mission is to support and promote research and innovation in Quebec in order to enhance business competitiveness. To achieve this, we coordinate a support network composed of more than 40 innovation advisors. We organize networking activities, forums, participatory webinars, hands-on workshops, and an annual Innovation Awards Gala. ADRIQ acts as an influencer and connector among the three major pillars of Quebec’s research and innovation ecosystem—government, business, and the research community—while also raising awareness among youth about entrepreneurship and scientific curiosity.
ADRIQ is always seeking new collaborations to support innovation and the growth of Quebec businesses. If your organization is interested in exploring a similar partnership to offer advisory support in your region, we invite you to contact us. Together, we can extend these initiatives for the benefit of Quebec’s entire entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Source:
Marilyn Rémillard
Director of Communications and Events
ADRIQ
514-248-2760
marilyn.remillard@adriq.com
Information:
Lyne Morin
Director – Innovation Advisory Services and Partnerships
ADRIQ
418-573-0782
lyne.morin@adriq.com
Jean-François Guitard
Director, Outreach, Communications and Business Development
ID Gatineau
819 243-2345, ext. 4054
guitard.jean-francois@gatineau.ca
