New residents: the ideal site for new residents. In the news: another construction at the Technoparc, Brazil visits our site, Technoparc Montréal active in two Gala events, excellent news for Star Navigation, the LSHT at Technoparc. Services: Igloo Technoparc super concept, virtual vacations, Netlift very active, food trucks and monthly tips from our collaborators.
NEW RESIDENTS
The Technoparc de Montréal, an ideal site for new residents!
Not only do we have spaces to rent for SMEs and Startups, but we also have land available for development tailored to your requirements. The following map shows the location of these lands. You will find, among other things:-140 companies operating in high tech and science industries-An incomparable quality of life with more than 28% of green spaces and 17% of protection zones and parks-Commercial services such as restaurants, cafes, hotels, gym, hiking, jogging and cycling trails, daycares, networking events and more!-The dynamic life sciences hub located on Frederick-Banting Street- Collective and alternative transportation services-The future station of the Réseau express métropolitain that will connect you to Montreal Airport in 2 minutes and downtown in 20 minutes-An eco-campus for companies specialized in sustainable development- A team dedicated to your development and support!We are always available to discuss your projects, so do not hesitate to contact us now at info@technoparc.com or 514-956-2525. You can also visit our Website to have more specific details on the lands available for development or leasing. We hope to see you soon on our site!
IN THE NEWS
Another project on the Technoparc de Montréal
The company Vantage Data Centers began expansion work on the site a few weeks ago. Given the growth in customer demand, Vantage Data Centers (formerly 4 Degrés) is to expand its site located on Marie-Curie Street, in the eastern portion of the Technoparc de Montréal.This expansion project is in addition to that of the NEOMED Innovation Center and the Réseau express métropolitain – REM. More projects will follow shortly … keep your eyes on our social media to learn more. A superb year of construction at the Technoparc!
Brazil at the Technoparc de Montréal
In July, Technoparc Montréal was honored to host a delegation of Biopark Brasil, Brazil’s first technology park dedicated to the scientific and technological development of biosciences. Participants, including the owner of Biopark Brasil, Mr. Donaduzzi, visited us with the goal of expanding their operations in North America and learning more about our Life Sciences and Health Technologies Hub (LSHT) of which the NEOMED Innovation Center is the catalyst.
We have been able to strengthen our relationship with this developing technology park, provide information needed for future projects and explore the possibility of duplicating our strategies and facilities in the Biopark Brasil. We were happy to welcome them and very satisfied with the bases established for the continuation of our relationship!
Your delegation wants to meet us to discuss collaboration and investment projects? Please contact us by email at info@technoparc.com right away!
Hope for Dementia Gala event
Technoparc Montréal is proud to participate in the next Hope for Dementia Gala that will be held on Friday September 27th at 6:30PM at the Whitlock Golf & Country Club in Hudson, in the suburbs of Montréal. Ms. Luana Borelli and Mr. Carl Baillargeon, both from Technoparc Montréal, will be masters of ceremonies, with many VIP guests delivering inspiring speeches and live entertainment. Hope for Dementia is a non-profit charitable organization working to support the cause of safeguarding healthy brains in our population. They are dedicated to supporting the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of dementia and other cognitive disorders. The event is expected to bring people together in supporting Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Single tickets are $195 and table of 10 tickets are $1,750. A welcome cocktail and a 4-course dinner served with wine are included. Interested to participate? Please get your tickets through this link.
You can also see the video of our January 2019 Gala by clicking here.
Excellent news for Star Navigation
Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd., a Technoparc Montréal resident company, announces that the Company has entered into a long-term agreement with AMS Heli Design of Denison, Texas. AMS is a Helicopter EMS Interior provider, specializing in Air Ambulance configuration through the use of new lightweight materials and new generation technologies.
As a result of this agreement, the parties are now offering the STAR-ISAMM™ System as part of the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services configuration. STAR-ISAMM™ interfaces with existing bio-medical equipment aboard a medical evacuation and transport helicopter or airplane. It securely transmits the patients’ vital signs and other critical information directly to receiving hospital physicians through SATCOM or GSM, while at the same time providing tracking and location of the vehicle. These data services allow early patient assessment and initiation of the best possible care plan, well before the patient arrives at the facility. More information on the company’s Website.
2019 Innovation Awards Gala
Technoparc Montréal is also proud to participate at the 29th Gala des Prix Innovation of the ADRIQ-RCTi, as the presenter of the evening. This event underlines the companies and builders who give a leading role to research and innovation. The ADRIQ-RCTi Innovation Awards Gala, recognized as the most prestigious event of the Quebec innovation community, will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. Note that the NEOMED Innovation Center is a finalist for the 2019 Life Sciences Innovation Award, which will be presented again by BIOQuébec and Innovative Medicines Canada.
More than 450 decision-makers from the research and innovation ecosystem and renowned guests are expected. Click this link for more information or to participate.
The site for LSHT in Montréal
With the current thrust in life sciences and health technologies (LSHT) in Quebec, the Technoparc Montréal site and its LSHT hub, in which the NEOMED Innovation Center is the cornerstone, is very important in the development of this industry with high value-added jobs. Your company is in the development phase? Contact us to know the availability of research and offices spaces on the site at info@technoparc.com, we have room for your deployment and future plans! An interesting article (in French) from La Presse to read and share.
Technoparc Montréal at the Entretiens Jacques Cartier
Technoparc Montréal is proud to once again participate in this major annual event. This year, the 32nd edition of the Entretiens Jacques Cartier (EJC), the first meeting of France x Québec, will take place from November 4th to 6th, 2019, in Québec and Ottawa. Come and meet more than 4,500 actors, decision-makers from both sides of the Atlantic and from the worlds of economics, culture, science, academia … And exchange with more than 500 speakers and experts, from France, Québec, and Ottawa, around more than 30 French-speaking events, conferences and networking moments, in 30 different locations. Get all the information by visiting the EJC Website.
Superb building at Technoparc
Adjacent to the 7150 Albert-Einstein, this magnificent project will make you enjoy unparalleled sunshine, modern architecture, the quality of life recognized at the Technoparc and proximity to the future light train station (REM) for quick access to the airport (2 minutes) or downtown (22 minutes). Welcome to your future prestigious address in the heart of Technoparc. Interested to purchase or build on this land? Contact Carl Baillargeon from Technoparc Montréal at cbaillargeon@technoparc.com for your private visit.
The Technoparc is “hot”
The Montréal Technoparc is an active site in the real estate market in Montreal and in Canada. Currently, we have these spaces and buildings available:
-A development project-offices on Albert-Einstein;
-Some spaces to rent in buildings distributed throughout the site, especially on Alfred-Nobel boulevard;
-New laboratories and office spaces in the expansion project of the NEOMED Innovation Center, located on rue Frederick-Banting, the street of the life sciences HUB in Montreal;
-A modern building for sale, also located on rue Frederick-Banting;
-Some co-working and office spaces in our innovation centers;
– Eco-friendly buildings in our Éco-campus Hubert Reeves site, the symbiosis between workplace and nature.
Quality of life for your employees. Accessible. Multiple on-site commercial services. Active population. A park in which greenery and nature prevail (a total of 28% of the site is considered “green spaces”). First REM station leaving the Montreal International Airport. THE site for your company and your employees! Interested in joining this “HOT” site?
Contact Carl Baillargeon of Technoparc Montréal now at cbaillargeon@technoparc.com or 514-956-2525, extension 2530.
Life Sciences and Health Technologies (LSHT) at the Technoparc de Montréal.
The future is created here.
At the beginning of 2019, the Technoparc de Montréal had 1,477 specialized SVTS jobs, representing 20.1% of the 7,350 jobs on the site. In terms of the proportions of firms by sector, the percentage was 30%, for a total of 42 companies in LSHT. Also on the site are larger companies present such as Beiersdorf, Bristol Myers-Squibb, GC Biotherapeutics, ICU Medical, Indivior, Innomar Strategies, Lundbeck Canada, Maxxam, Otsuka, Paraza Pharma and Soundbite Medical Solutions. In addition, with the presence of the NEOMED Innovation Center, the innovative LSHT Hub in Montreal, many SMEs can grow within the Technoparc to eventually move to larger spaces on Frederick-Banting Street or elsewhere on the site.
The Technoparc de Montréal site is therefore conducive to the deployment of the LSHT industry in the Montréal economy. To learn more about the Technoparc de Montréal and its resident companies, we invite you to consult our latest annual report.
Photos NEOMED Innovation Center
Highlighting the launch of the expansion project of the NEOMED Innovation Center, here is the photo album of July 4th, 2019. Several public figures were present, and the delivered speeches were most inspiring. Technoparc Montréal is proud to launch this project on its site, which will be able to accommodate more than 200 new jobs upon delivery. You can view the 190 photos of the album by clicking on this link.
RESIDENT SERVICES
Come work-out in the Igloo Technoparc
MOTIV training offers businesses an innovative service unparalleled in North America. We install our 4-season igloo at your door to provide effective and interactive cardiovascular workouts. Our mobile service is perfectly inclusive. On September 5th, come and try! Under personalized supervision and accompanied by up-tempo music, you will workout on bikes responding to the virtual ride displayed on a giant screen. Pedal for 15 minutes with colleagues and friends. Whatever your physical condition, you will share a good time together. Those interested in a free trial must register for the “Igloo Technoparc” by clicking this link. Don’t forget your running shoes!
Virtual mini vacation demo at the Technoparc
D-Stress VR will be offering a free demo at the Technoparc de Montréal on September 18, 2019 at 11:15 am, at the NEOMED Innovation Center, located at 7171 Frederick-Banting Street. You can register by going to their Website and using promotion code VRDemo_0918. Space is limited, please register by September 6, 2019. D-Stress VR is relaxation like you’ve never experienced it before. Their virtual reality relaxation sessions are an effective way to help reduce stress, boost both productivity and morale. Give yourself and your team a virtual mini vacation in the comfort of your workplace. For more information, please contact them at 1-888-789-4492 or info@dstressvr.com.
Perfect symbiosis between workplace and nature
Did you know that the Technoparc of Montréal covers an area of 20.2 million square feet and that more than 5.65 million square feet are green spaces, representing a proportion of around 28%. Also, 3.4 million square feet of the area are considered parks and protected zones (16.8% of the total area). Large green spaces available to site residents for long walks, jogging or biking. Take the time to explore these spaces to recharge your batteries and do not forget to take a walk on our dike path located in the eco-campus Hubert Reeves with its marsh that is rich in flora and fauna. Click here to discover this unique zone.
Netlift active at the Technoparc de Montréal
Following the launch of the car sharing program at Thales Canada Avionique with the active participation of Ms. Luana Borelli of Technoparc Montréal, Netlift wishes to give all Technoparc companies the opportunity to discover the benefits of microtransit. That’s why they offer a special “Technoparc” promotion during the summer. Indeed, Netlift will offer half-price rides to Technoparc employees for a few months. Certain conditions apply. You can contact Netlift through their Website for more details.
“Food Truck Thursdays” are popular
The “Food Truck Thursdays” continue at the Technoparc de Montréal during the next few months. A great success in recent months, as hundreds of site residents have come to try the food of the trucks present. The trucks set up in front of our Alfred-Nobel innovation center, at 2300 boulevard Alfred-Nobel, in front of the future REM station, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Come in large numbers to take advantage of this activity and do some networking with other companies of the site. Also, we regularly have kiosks of various services offered on the site, a good way for you to discover the quality of life available at the Technoparc de Montréal. The schedules of our events are also published on our Facebook page, which we invite you to join.
Meeting rooms at Technoparc
Would you like to make your team meeting or presentation in a modern setting, surrounded by the abundant nature of the Technoparc? We have 4 beautiful rooms available for all kinds of meetings. The two large rooms can accommodate up to 25 people while the two smaller rooms can accommodate up to 8 people. The rooms are equipped with high-performance audiovisual equipment, projection, speakers, audio-conference system and more. Food services available ($) for either coffee breaks, refreshments or full meals. Rates are $ 25 an hour for small rooms and $ 55 an hour for large rooms. Contact us to reserve your space!
“Technoparc” advantage at the Novotel
The Novotel hotel, located at the entrance of the Technoparc, is proud to offer you a preferential rate, as an exclusive benefit available for resident companies of the Technoparc de Montréal. To benefit from these great rates, please click on this link.
The “Customer code” is SC201061335 and the “Access Code” is TE843CA684. Also note that the Technoparc Novotel hotel’s code is 6011. Identification will be required upon check-in. Do not forget to share with your visitors too. Enjoy your “Techno” stay at the Novotel!
Innovation centers at the Technoparc
Did you know that there are two innovation centers in the heart of the Technoparc? They are open to all sizes of businesses, from start-ups to SMEs, who wish to establish themselves in the largest science and high technology park in Canada. These two centers of innovation already have more than forty companies, which encourages easy exchanges, which ultimately can become commercial collaborations. There are still some spaces available in our two centers, contact us at info@technoparc.com. More info on our 2 innovation centers are available through our Website.
Zoom resident: Banook Group
Banook Group is one of the few established international providers capable of supplying cardiac safety, central imaging and endpoint adjudication services to pharmaceutical, medical device and biotech companies, CROs and non-profit organizations. Its mission is to help its clients invent tomorrow’s healthcare using qualitative, reliable and innovative solutions in early to late stage clinical trials and ultimately to bring new solutions to the market for the benefit of patients worldwide. Its medical and regulatory expertise, quality-driven approach and team availability make the Banook Group a key player for clinical trial services. More information is available through their Website.
Monthly Sustainability Tips & Insights from ERA:
Benefits of Quality Sustainability Management
Successful businesses embrace corporate sustainability. Align yourself with goals to ensure longevity and productivity of your business operations. The biggest benefit of sustainability is the impact it has on the environment, but corporate sustainability can also be financially lucrative and a great selling point when advertising your facility and processes. Sustainability management software provides a comprehensive platform for tracking and reporting your corporate sustainability. This includes carbon footprint, energy consumption, supply chain sustainability, environmental impact, recycling, and more. Create compelling sustainability reports and KPIs that will not only help you reduce corporate waste but can also reduce cost, improve brand image, attract employees, attract investors and make shareholders happy.
To define and realize sustainability goals, the right software is needed to drive insight. The ERA system allows your business to utilize your existing data and move towards real sustainability management; giving you the knowledge that you need to integrate sustainable practices across your operations. From energy efficiency to emissions recording, by aligning your collective capital and processes you can best position your business for future growth and preparedness. This promotes cradle-to-cradle efficiency and lets your organization become truly sustainable. By collecting and centralizing data from your business processes, ERA sustainability software provides a single, easy-to-use and comprehensive interface. Collated data from emissions, production, maintenance, health & safety and beyond will give you the 360-degree viewpoint you need for sustainable manufacturing and production.
Questions about this tip? For more information, please send an email to ERA at info@era-ehs.com or see their Website.
The Monthly Web Marketing Advice by Expandify:
Are you spending a large amount of money on digital ads with little ROI?
It is becoming increasingly important to use video content to increase brand awareness and reach online. Not only is it an effective way to raise awareness for your brand and increase engagement, but it’s also the best way to convert customers online. However, a lot of users are unaware of the power of video content in 2019. Earlier this year, Renderforest compiled a list of video marketing statistics to find out more about how users interact with video content and how marketers are implementing video content in their marketing strategy and the results they acquire from it. It turns out that video content is a crucial tactic in digital marketing strategies.
Here are 5 statistics on why you should jump on the video content bandwagon in 2019: by 2019, 80% of global Internet consumption will be video content. Marketers who use video grow revenue by 49% more than non-video users. 90% of users say that product videos are helpful in the decision process. 7 out of 10 millennials are likely to watch a company video when shopping online. After watching a video, 64% of users are more likely to buy a product online.
So if you are ready to up your marketing game in 2019, it comes to the importance of video content in your strategy on social networks, the data exaggerates the power of video content: it is no longer a question, it is a necessity in increasing brand awareness and converting your prospects into clients with an increase in ROI. A cost-effective way to keep up with this trend is to outsource your production to a digital marketing agency that already creates five-star video content for your brand in 2019 and can tackle every level of your sales and marketing funnel with converting video content.
To learn more about the best practices discussed here or how to improve your current video content and online marketing, Expandify Marketing offers you a free strategic planning session! You can contact their team: by phone (514) 973-2083 or email contact@expandify.ca You can also visit the company’s Website.
Molecular Forecaster: how are drugs discovered?
Last month, we looked at the business side of the entire drug-to-market process. This month, we will drill down specifically into the pre-clinical research elements that generate a drug candidate for clinical trials. Scientists spend several years :
-Understanding the biology that causes a disease or ailment
-Finding a molecule that has an impact on that biology, usually in a test-tube
-Optimizing that molecule to be safe and effective in an animal.
Let’s examine, in very general terms, what this means for research and how it is next-to-miraculous that we have medicine.
-The mechanism of disease. Consider a car that stops running. The underlying cause can vary widely, but a good mechanic will identify the specific missing/broken part. Similarly, biologists and biochemists enable most of drug discovery by elucidating the machinery of the human body. They determine what “part”—usually genes and/or proteins—malfunctions, causing your headache, nausea, constipation, etc. Since the human body is substantially more complex than a car, finding the hidden defect is far from trivial and can take years.
-Hitting your mark. When we think about drug discovery, this is often the step that comes to mind. Designing a molecule to repair the aforementioned flaw is, by most accounts, the “easiest” part of the overall process. In brief, and generally, a molecule is needed to switch on or off a broken protein. While it is not “easy”, there are predictive tools and extensive knowledge to facilitate this discovery. Unfortunately, the molecule is unlikely a drug or medicine, yet.
-Threading the needle. Now it gets difficult. To make a drug is to solve an immense Rubik’s cube. The molecule from the previous step should, ideally, be taken as a pill, go to the problem-area of the body (brain, heart, skin, …), have its effect, and ultimately leave the body. The molecule needs to NOT be removed too fast (no effect), removed too slow (other effects), or interact with other proteins (side effects). The metabolized drug should also abide by these rules. Like a Rubik’s cube, each element here is related; if you modify the drug to stay in the body longer, you may also cause it to go to a different location, for example. Without the right balance, you don’t yet have a drug.
Their software predicts numerous elements of these processes. If you’d like to learn more or inquire about their software and services, please don’t hesitate to reach out. E-mail them at info@molecularforecaster.com, or visit their Website.
