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When it comes to aerospace, Québec means innovation.
Québec has about 20 public and private research centres that work closely with priva­te companies and play a key role in driving innovation for products and services.
Major R&D investors such as Pratt & Whitney, Bombardier Aerospace and CAE are located in Montréal.
More than 70% of all Canadian aerospace R&D is carried out in the Greater Montréal area, representing an investment of approximately $700 million a year.
In launching its aerospace strategy in 2016, the Québec government put in place measures to attract more foreign investors, including prime contractors and first- and second-tier suppliers. The strategy also includes initiatives for targeting emerging markets, such as the drone market, and bolstering the security and defence sectors..
The McGill Space Institute (MSI) , led by astrophysicist Victoria Kaspi, opened its doors in Montréal in 2015. The MSI attracts world-renowned scientists and encourages interdisciplinary collaborations that may unlock mysteries about the evolution of the universe, gravity and extraterrestrial life. The MSI supports the development of technologies and instruments for studying the cosmos, including the South Pole Telescope and the new Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) telescope.
The Canadian Space Agency has its headquarters in Québec and is the site of major R&D initiatives in space technology. Key among them is the development of robotic arms (the Canadarm) for space shuttles and the International Space Station.
The Consortium for Aerospace Research and Innovation in Canada (CARIC), the country's leading aerospace pole, represents five regional organizations. Its primary mission is to facilitate collaboration between the industry, academia and research centres to develop innovative technologies.
Internationally renowned research centres
Canadian Institute for Photonic Innovations (CIPI)
Centre d'optique, photonique et laser (COPL)
Centre de recherche avancée en micro-ondes et en électronique spatiale (Poly-Grames)
Centre technologique en aérospatiale (CTA) (French website)
Concordia Institute for Aerospace Design and Innovation (CIADI)
Defence Research and Development Canada - Valcartier (DRDC)
Groupe de recherche en mathématiques de l'ingénierie assistée par ordinateur (GRMIAO)
J.-Armand-Bombardier Incubator
McGill Aerospace Materials & Alloy Development Centre
National Optics Institute (NOI)
NRC Aerospace Manufacturing Technology Centre
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If you'd like to learn more about the issues facing Québec's aerospace industry, a number of industry stakeholders and associations provide information and opportunities for dialogue.
Consortium for Aerospace Research and Innovation in Canada (CARIC)
IATA Training and Development Institute (ITDI)
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
International Business Aviation Council (IBAC)
International Council for Aerospace Training (CIFA)(French website)
International headquarters of the Cospas-Sarsat Programme (satellite search and rescue)
Institute of Air & Space Law, McGill University (IASL)
Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Québec (CRIAQ)
This consortium was formed by a number of aerospace companies wishing to undertake joint R&D projects. CRIAQ 's mission is to harness the power of innovation and pool competencies and capabilities in order to find solutions to the aerospace industry's concerns. It's a wonderful example of the spirit of cooperation and mutual support that characterizes the industry!
PHASE 3 OF THE SA2GE PROJECT TO DEVELOP A GREENER AIRCRAFT
The SA2GE project aims to perfect smarter, more effective technologies in order to reduce the environmental footprint of aircraft.
In 2010, several large companies joined forces for this project and pooled their expertise with that of Québec SMBs, universities and research centres.
In spring 2018, the Québec government launched a call for Phase 3 projects , which will be executed over three years. This phase will include technology demonstration subprojects for a total investment of $50 million, which will contribute to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Québec and worldwide.
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