Agri-Food Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre
Planned opening – spring 2028
At the heart of the Cité de l’innovation agroalimentaire, the Agri-Food Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre will offer companies a strategic location designed to support the development, validation, and commercialization of agri-food innovations. A true anchor within the ecosystem, it will enable companies to set up in a high-quality environment, in close proximity to the sector’s main scientific, technological, and industrial institutions.
Covering an area of approximately 1,400 m², the Centre will be located within a multifunctional complex in close proximity to the major institutions of the Cité de l’innovation agroalimentaire. It will bring together spaces that promote collaboration between entrepreneurs, researchers, and industrial and financial partners, including co-creation and networking spaces, shared laboratories accessible to businesses, and incubation spaces for longer-term establishment. User companies will also benefit from a range of business and innovation support services, backed by strategic partnerships that provide continuous support at all stages of technological maturity.
Designed to complement the existing ecosystem, this infrastructure will facilitate access to the expertise and specialized equipment already available in the City, while also providing access to resources offered elsewhere in Quebec through a federated digital platform. The Centre’s activities will be part of the “One Health” approach, promoting concrete mechanisms for collaborative innovation in animal health and food processing.
An infrastructure
to accelerate the commercialization of new innovations and support the emergence of agri-food businesses
Incubation and acceleration spaces
A range of spaces designed for innovative companies
The Centre will offer incubation and acceleration spaces for start-ups and growing businesses. These spaces will allow for flexible and scalable setups, promoting the rapid development of business projects. Businesses will benefit from a stimulating environment conducive to exchanges with other entrepreneurs, partner incubators, and key players in the ecosystem.
- Modular spaces, from individual offices to dedicated suites
- Access to common areas, rooms, and laboratories
- Opportunities for expansion as your business grows
- Flexible rental options: short or long term
Laboratories
Shared laboratories for R&D
Designed to support research, prototyping, and technology validation projects, shared laboratories will offer companies direct access to basic infrastructure tailored to their needs. These spaces will help reduce barriers to entry into R&D and accelerate the development of solutions in animal health, food processing, and bioproducts valorization.
- Laboratory islands reserved for incubated companies
- Dedicated workbenches and workstations
- Shared basic equipment (fume hoods, autoclaves, growth chambers, specialized refrigeration, etc.)
- Spaces adapted for testing, trialing, and technological validation activities
- Additional access to the Cité’s technological platforms and specialized expertise
Collaborative spaces
Spaces designed for connecting, creating, and collaborating
The Centre will offer a variety of spaces that promote exchange and collaboration, including meeting rooms, co-creation areas, event spaces, and areas for gathering and socializing. Designed to spark conversation and accelerate ideas, these spaces support business networking and natural interactions between companies, partners, and investors.
- Meeting rooms of various sizes
- Work booths and enclosed spaces for phone calls and individual work
- Co-creation and ideation room (design thinking approach)
- Cafeteria and dining areas
- Demonstration kitchen for trials, presentations, and networking activities
- Multipurpose room for events, workshops, and conferences
Business support and guidance
Companies located at the Centre will have direct access to business support services, including assistance with innovation, financing, project structuring, and marketing. The presence of professionals and strategic partners on site will enable concrete and integrated support tailored to the realities of the agri-food sector.
Business environment
A high-quality business environment
The Centre will be integrated into a modern and attractive site, including green spaces and a landscaped park, and will be connected to the active and sustainable mobility network. This integration contributes to providing a high-quality working environment, promoting talent attraction and team well-being.
Partners in the project
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