User:Quartierinnovation mtl/Quartier de l'innovation

The Quartier de l’Innovation (QI) is a unique innovation ecosystem that aims to establish a world-class experimental urban lab in the heart of Montréal. QI aims to showcase innovation in Montréal, where experimentation and collaboration between academic, business and public organizations can benefit society.

Location
The Quartier de l’Innovation is delimited by McGill Street in the east, René Lévesque Boulevard in the north, Atwater Avenue in the west and the Lachine Canal in the south.

History
The Quartier de l’Innovation was launched in May 2013 by the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) and McGill University, which were later joined by Concordia University and the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). The goal of this alliance is to pool their forces and complementarity in research, training, innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as their regional and international networks. Along with its member universities, QI is financially supported by Ville de Montréal, the Government of Quebec and the Government of Canada, on top of 25 corporate and academic partners. Its joint board of directors is made up of 12 members and is chaired by Pierre Boivin, President and CEO of Claridge Inc. . QI works with 12 Montréal incubators and accelerators on a daily basis to reach a large number of startups.

The Quartier de l’Innovation is already seeing the concrete results of its approach to urban development. It was given an honourable mention for these unique initiatives in the “Smart Cities” category of the Prix de l’innovation urbaine by the Le Monde newspaper to recognize its contribution to innovation on a global scale.

The appeal of QI to businesses in the field of innovation is undeniable. Nearly 600 jobs were created between 2016 and 2018 thanks to the establishment of many businesses in the Quartier, such as Coveo, IBM, Nüvü Caméras and Espace Fabrique.

The Open-Air Laboratory for Smart Living
Created by Videotron in collaboration with Ericsson, the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) and Montréal’s Quartier de l’Innovation, the Lab offers researchers, companies and residents a unique environment and the infrastructure for on-the-ground, real-world tests of technologies aiming to improve and simplify the daily life of Quebecers.

The Open-Air Laboratory provides technological tools to develop 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT), grouped into three pillars: connectivity, sensors and probes, and data analysis.

Since October 2017, projects can be submitted on the [labvi.ca LabVI] webpage.

Neoshop Innovation boutique
The Montréal Neoshop Innovation Boutique was launched on December 16, 2016, by the Quartier de l’Innovation. Devoted to new and innovative products, its mission is twofold: to create a place where the general public can experience innovation hands-on and to help new local businesses improve their commercialization and accelerate their market entry. It was inspired by its sister boutique, Neoshop France.

The boutique is currently touring (Place Ville-Marie, Université du Québec à Montréal, Complexe Desjardins, Concordia University, Maison des régions, Complexe Les Ailes, 225 Peel Street and others). Its kiosk presents about 50 startup products, 90% of which come from Quebec. The startup projects can also be viewed on the online boutique, launched in December 2017.

In spring 2017, Neoshop was part of the largest Quebec delegation to this day to attend SXSW Interactive (South by Southwest), accompanied by more than 60 Quebec businesses. On November 8, 2017, Neoshop also launched the Objectif Monde tour to recruit local Quebec startups through pitch contests and to offer a program with interactive panels, entrepreneurs’ stories, workshops on open innovation and networking. The five winning startups will earn a place at SXSW 2018.

Montreal Summit on Innovation
The Montréal Summit on Innovation is an annual event bringing together more than 300 people from industrial, governmental, university and community organizations. These high-level conferences allow new ideas to emerge, prompt talks and discussions between participants, find solutions to specific issues and inspire better international practices. Six editions were held in Montréal, dealing with the aerospace industry, innovation districts, intelligent and sustainable networks, health and creative industries, adaptation to climate change and the 4th industrial revolution in the manufacturing sector. In 2018, the seventh edition, on the theme of entrepreneurship with a social impact, will be presented during the C2 Montréal conference.

QI_Connexion
The QI_Connexion event is organized in collaboration with Deloitte and BCF Business Law five times per year, during which shortlisted startups and SMBs offer solutions to a business that has presented them with a problem. Some businesses that have previously participated are Ericsson, Vidéotron, La Coop Fédérée, Agropur, Groupe sensation mode, the Opéra de Montréal and many others. The goal for the participating startups is to gain visibility and sign contracts with the clients to whom they presented. Up until now, 50 startups have put forward their initiatives.

Mat'Inno
The Quartier de l’Innovation, in collaboration with the Junior Chamber of Commerce of Montreal (JCCM), established the Mat’Inno series in 2015 to promote scientific talent, innovative ideas, discoveries and knowledge in Montréal. The Mat’Inno consist of five breakfast seminars by professors from QI member universities on current events. Previous topics include the ethics of artificial intelligence, the impact of social media on politics and the fashion industry.

Digital Plateform
The Quartier de l’Innovation’s digital platform was launched in December 2016. More than just a corporate website, the digital platform is also an important vehicle for current events linked to Montréal innovation, for example highlighting the activities of partners and big innovators in the Quartier. The digital platform also has a calendar and an index listing more than 150 startups, making the search for information easier and stimulating economic development.

Lab Fonds de solidarité FTQ-QI
The Quartier de l’Innovation and the Fonds de solidarité of the Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec (FTQ) joined forces to create an area in Le Salon 1861 with 16 free work stations for young entrepreneurs in innovation. To date, a total of 14 startups have been accommodated there.

Major places in innovation in the QI

 * Arsenal Montréal
 * CEIM
 * Data center Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ and Urbacon
 * IBM Montreal Customer Innovation Center
 * ÉchoFab
 * Ecole de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
 * Espace Fabrique
 * Espace C2
 * La Factry, School of creativity sciences
 * ÉTS' Carrefour d'innovation INGO
 * Lab FTQ-Quartier de l’innovation
 * Maison de l'innovation sociale
 * Projet Young - Laboratoire transitoire
 * Salon 1861 (Impact Hub Montréal)
 * WeWork

To come:
 * Moving Centech, incubateur technologique de l'ÉTS, into the old Dow Planetarium
 * Réseau express métropolitain
 * Facebook Artificial Intelligence Research Lab (FAIR)
 * Legado
 * La Piscine, creativity incubator, which will take root in the Rodie building
 * MR-63 Montréal
 * Station F-MR
 * Wellington Control Tower
 * Techtown

External link

 * Official website

Fr