International eco-innovation zone
What is the International Eco-Innovation Zone?
Developed as an international technology portal dedicated to clean technologies and sustainable development, the International Eco-Innovation Zone is a city onto itself in the Saint-Laurent Campus.
The innovative infrastructures that make it up provide an exceptional work environment fostering:
- The research and development of clean technologies
- Knowledge transfers
- The demonstration of cutting edge clean technologies
This International Eco-Innovation Zone was carefully designed to achieve the following eco-friendly goals:
- Carbon footprint reduction through the sustainable management of residual materials and the use of local resources
- Resource use reduction through the choice of proven energy-efficient materials and technologies
- Emergence of eco-industrial networks that bring together innovation, value enrichment and research resources
The International Eco-Innovation Zone fosters its development by tapping into the three aspects of its notoriety potential:
- Economic – energy self-sufficiency to drastically reduce operating costs
- Sociological – clear positioning regarding current and future social issues
- Environmental – concrete response to major ecological issues
Where is the International Eco-Innovation Zone?
Located on the outskirts of a renowned regional park, Technoparc Montréal’s International Eco-Innovation Zone integrates Phase 3 of the Saint-Laurent Campus. Its 20 acres make it the largest zone of its kind in Canada.
Why was the International Eco-Innovation Zone created?
Not only do International Eco-Innovation Zone residents benefit from first-rate infrastructures, quality of life and visibility, they can also take advantage of Technoparc Montréal’s ongoing support and services:
- Research project value enrichment services
- Business establishment and expansion support services
- Financing
- Business development through professional networking
- Marketing services
- Consulting and support services
- Environmental diagnostic services – Establishment of green business practices
- Training services
Statistics on the International Eco-Innovation Zone
- 20 acres of land
- 70,000 m2 of living space
- 28,850 m2 of landscaping and open areas
- 11,000 m2 of roads and pedestrian paths
- 79,550 m2 of natural habitat (woods, steams, etc.)
- 8 innovative buildings meeting the strictest LEED standards
For further information on business establishment terms and conditions, contact our International Eco-Innovation Zone department.