With a $50M donation from the Pierre Lassonde Family Foundation, Polytechnique Montréal is launching a world-class institute focused on disruptive innovation. This game-changing investment will drive cutting-edge R&D and help train the next generation of high-tech talent, ensuring Canada remains at the forefront of technological advancements.
Left to right: François Bertrand, Vice-President, Research and Innovation, Maud Cohen, President, Pierre Lassonde, Chair of the Board, Valérie Bélisle, Vice-President, Philanthropy and Alumni Relations, Oussama Moutanabbir, full professor, Department of Engineering Physics. (Photo: Thierry du Bois)
This initiative is a significant step forward in bridging the gap between research and real-world application. Whether it’s advancing new materials, AI, clean technologies, or biomedical breakthroughs, the impact of this institute will be felt across multiple sectors. It also reinforces the importance of strategic investment in talent development, equipping the next generation of innovators with the skills and resources needed to drive meaningful change.
At Deep Tech Canada, we love to see our members leading the way in fostering innovation and building a stronger technology ecosystem. We can’t wait to see the groundbreaking research and collaborations that emerge from this initiative.
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