Laboratories and infrastructures

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières – UQTR

UQTR's priority research and training axes are the environment and energy transition; technological, social and cultural innovations; fundamental knowledge; human health; and inclusion.

Université Laval

Ranked among the top 10 major research universities in Canada, Université Laval is home to the prestigious Pavilion of Optics and Photonics, inaugurated in 2006. This 10,000 m2 building is dedicated exclusively to research in the field of light sciences. It houses the laboratories of the COPL, which has been in operation for over thirty years. Université Laval has 21 research teams and over 150 graduate students. Supported by some 20 research professionals and postdoctoral researchers, in addition to 10 experienced technicians, these teams pursue research in photonic materials, optical communications, lasers, fiber optics, biophotonics, engineering and optical instrumentation.

Polytechnique Montréal

Polytechnique offers courses in several engineering specialties and accounts for nearly a quarter of total university research conducted in these fields in the entire province of Quebec. With its 60 or so research units and world-renowned faculty, it pursues some of the most intense research activities in Canada.

Université de Sherbrooke

Located in one of the most dynamic university towns outside the province’s major centers, Université de Sherbrooke boldly competes with major institutions. Over the years, it has been at the forefront of remarkable advances in research while remaining true to and grounded in its values.

École de technologie supérieure – ÉTS

The École de technologie supérieure is part of the Université du Québec network. Specialized in teaching and research in applied engineering, and in technology transfer, it trains engineers and researchers recognized for their practical and innovative approach.

Institut national de la recherche scientifique – INRS

Founded in 1969 by the Quebec government to contribute to the development of Quebec society through research and graduate training, INRS continues to serve society through its discoveries and the training of a new generation of high-level scientists capable of scientific, social and technological innovation.

McGill University

Founded in 1821 in Montreal, McGill University is ranked first in Canada among universities offering PhD and medical programs and 27th in the world according to the World University Rankings 2022.

Concordia University

Concordia's research areas are in urban development, health, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, aerospace, indigenous studies and digital arts. It has over $60.5 million in research revenues and hosts 119 research chairs.