Thanks to Government of Canada financial support, the Université de Sherbrooke will be able to acquire and install technology equipment at Granby-based CITÉ and in its Faculty of Engineering.

“We must support the entrepreneurial spirit, especially when our entrepreneurs’ ingenuity and know‑how lead directly to the development of green technologies. The Université de Sherbrooke project is strategic in strengthening Quebec’s innovation ecosystem and accelerating the growth of businesses working to develop or integrate ecomaterials. Bravo on this initiative coming out of the Cantons-de-l’Est!”

Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec)

“We are here to support workers and Canadian SMEs. We are helping businesses to equip themselves with what they need to come through the crisis stronger by becoming greener. With Government of Canada financial assistance, the Université de Sherbrooke will be able to acquire equipment for its high-tech research centre, to the benefit of Quebec SMEs, and create quality jobs. By helping SMEs to become more innovative and competitive and by offering our support for innovation to develop clean technologies, we are preparing Canadians for the jobs of today and tomorrow.”

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Member of Parliament for Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for CED 

“We are very happy with this news, which benefits our region’s businesses, and we are convinced that the services offered by the Carrefour d’innovation et technologies économiques (CITÉ) will help to create innovative businesses that generate quality jobs in a forward-looking field. The Université de Sherbrooke’s presence in Granby, and the research and development activities it will enhance there, will enable the Ville de Granby to strengthen its vision of being environmentally responsible.”

Jocelyn Dupuis, City Councillor for the Ville de Granby, Head of Finance, Human Resources and Industrial Development

“The Government of Canada’s contribution to support our activities within the niche of ecomaterials will enable us to quickly assist no less than 12 innovative SMEs. These businesses will then be able to undertake projects requiring a new technology, accelerate the development cycle for their products or reduce development costs. It is a winning approach enabling university research to contribute even more effectively to the regional economy, which is one of our priorities.”

Professor Pierre Cossette, Rector, Université de Sherbrooke

• Today’s announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and minister responsible for the six regional development agencies, including CED.

• Funds have been granted under CED’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program. This program targets entrepreneurs leveraging innovation to grow their businesses and enhance their competitiveness, as well as regional economic stakeholders helping to create an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation and growth for all, across all regions.

• CED is a key federal partner in Quebec’s regional economic development. With its 12 business offices, CED is present to accompany Quebec businesses, supporting organizations and regions into tomorrow’s economy.

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Catherine Mounier-Desrochers
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages
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