Newsletter – July 2018

New resident: Compugen and Qualit-X move in at the Technoparc. In the news: 3 consular visits, SolidXperts celebrate their 20^th, “hub” in life sciences. Services: Opera from agence LM Opéra at the Technoparc, daycare promo and day camps carpooling for the workers. What to do with your compost, thanks to ERA.

Compugen

Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Compugen is one of Canada’s top IT solutions providers with offices across Canada and in the US. Their Montréal and Quebec City offices serve federal, provincial and municipal governments and a host of top Canadian businesses in Quebec and beyond. Compugen works with mid- to large-sized organizations to help them maximize the business value of their investment in information technology. They are now in the Technoparc at 2500 boulevard Alfred-Nobel, the Exfo building. For more information on the company, please see their Website.

Qualit-X

With a decade of experience in the world of Information Technology, Qualit-X is dedicated to offer a service with the most up to date methods available on the market. Whether it is for web development, or for mobile app creation, their team of professionals is there for you. For more information, please see their Website.

2017 Annual Report 2017 available on-line

The 2017 annual report of Technoparc Montréal is now available on our Website. The latter reports the highlights of last year, a year filled with good news in terms of job creation, companies moving in and investments on the site of the Technoparc de Montréal. To find out more, please click here.

Visits of international delegations at the Technoparc

During the last weeks, we had the honor to welcome several international delegations at the Technoparc. First, we greeted a delegation from Haiti, composed of officials from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry as well as the national company of industrial parks (SONAPI). Then we had the consular delegation from the United Kingdom, which was made up of officials associated with economic development and foreign investment, for a presentation on the Technoparc and a visit at the NEOMED Institute. Finally, an Australian delegation composed of delegates from the Consulate General came to meet the Technoparc team for a presentation on the site. These three visits allowed us to plan future collaborations in terms of investments at the Technoparc, especially in high-tech industries such as health sciences and information technology. They have also given some of our resident companies the opportunity to consider potential breakthroughs in foreign markets. Interested to bring a delegation to the Technoparc for a visit? Please contact us through our Website.

SolidXperts celebrates its 20^th anniversary

In June 2018, partners, customers and employees came together to celebrate the 20^th anniversary of SolidXperts as part of a BBQ that took place on their terrace, in the Technoparc. Grilled meats, hamburgers and salads were on the menu, accompanied by the music of the Trio Accoustique group and the presentation of the Nissan Micra Cup cars. As the sun was at the rendezvous, the guests were also able to enjoy the donuts and ice cream from the Crémy Pâtisserie truck. A beautiful day of celebrations that was greatly appreciated by all. Congratulations to SolidXperts for this event as well as for your 20^th anniversary! To learn more about our resident SolidXperts, please see their Website.

“Hub” in life sciences

Did you know that at the Technoparc de Montréal there are more than 39 companies specialized in life sciences? Most of these are on rue Frederick-Banting, which is also home to the NEOMED Institute, as well as several fast-growing life sciences companies. True “Hub” in life sciences, the Technoparc continues its development by welcoming companies of all sizes, from the startup to the multinational such as GC Biotherapeutics who inaugurated its North American headquarters in 2017. Most importantly, the coming of GC Biotherapeutics represents the largest investment in life sciences in Canada in the last 10 years…The future is here! We invite you to consult our 2017 Annual Report for more information.

Effective networking

Our Technoparc Montréal resident company 911 Innovation, established in our Albert-Einstein Innovation Center, is proud to announce the launch of its new Website.  This site was designed by 911 Innovation’s direct neighbour in the building, Marketing Ultimum, specialist in marketing and Website creation. Thanks to exchanges and networking stimulated by the Technoparc Montréal team in its innovation centers, the two companies were able to conclude a long-term partnership together, and to get to know each other better for future projects! Does your company want to join one of our innovation centers? Check out our section dedicated to these on our Website.

Opera at Technoparc

During our most recent “food truck Thursday” event at the Technoparc, we had the pleasure of being charmed by the vocals of baritone Hugo Laporte and soprano Eleonora De La Pena, both from the troupe LM Opéra. They offered a truly magnificent performance to the participants who came to hear them while taking their lunch from one of the three food trucks present. We warmly thank the artists and the director of the agency, Ms. Leila-Marie Chalfoun, for their visit. We really enjoyed the melody, in the middle of a day during which the mercury was close to 40 degrees! Do not forget to participate in our next “food truck Thursday” by consulting the schedule on our Website.

Garderie Innovation’s promotion

The Garderie Innovation, located in Place Innovation at 2311 Alfred-Nobel Boulevard, suite 102, is offering a special promotion! For the first twenty parents visiting the daycare, and until September 1^st, 2018, get a free entry ticket for the Children’s Museum and a promotion of $35 instead of $44 per day for the 4–5 years classes. The daycare offers special activities such as: martial arts, yoga, dance, music and an occasional science program with Captain Catalyst. For more information, please contact them via email: garderieinnovation@gmail.com. You can also consult our “daycare” section on our Website.

2018 Summer Camps

The Club CDL Sports Club is pleased to announce that there is still room for the month of August in its summer camps 2018 (tennis camps, multi-sport camps and dance camps.) Register your child at one of the 3 camps offered and get interesting benefits! For more details or registration, please visit the Club CDL Website or contact the coordinators by email at amalia@clubcdl.com or walter@clubcdl.com .

Move-in at the Technoparc

Right this way for your next business address in Canada! Technoparc Montréal is proud to offer you a world-renowned site for its green spaces, multi-services for its residents, internationally renowned companies and growing SMEs, an eco-campus dedicated to green technologies and soon access in 3 minutes to the Montreal International airport (with the REM). If you are thinking of having a prestigious address, surrounded by innovators, the Technoparc de Montréal opens its arms! Contact Nancy DeBlois now at ndeblois@technoparc.com or click on our Website.

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 co-working space and closed offices as well as two team offices. Contact Nancy Deblois, Technoparc Montréal’s Director of Real Estate Services, at ndeblois@technoparc.com. Remember that you can have your office space from only $4,50 per day! More info on our 2 business centers are available through our Website.

Gala evening “Les grands bâtisseurs 2018”

Following the success of 2017, the gala is back this year. This time it will be Thursday, September 20^th, 2018, at the unique and grand “Salon 1861” of Montreal. This exclusive event will bring together prestigious guests carefully selected from the promoters and actors in the field of construction. Networking. Exquisite cocktails. Succulent bites. Cool music. The works. For more information or tickets, please click on the Grands Bâtisseurs’s Website.

Monthly Sustainability Tips & Insights from ERA: Reducing Organic and Food Waste

If your company has a cafeteria or generates other organic waste, you would benefit from a composting program. When ERA moved to the Technoparc we initiated a meal program for the staff that generated a lot of food. It took only weeks to realize how much organic waste we were sending to the landfill from food prep and leftovers. Here’s some food for thought…
In the St-Laurent borough, composting is only available in residential areas, so it can be difficult to board the composting train. ERA partnered with Compost Montreal, a 100% local composting service with 10 years experience. Your current waste collection company may also offer composting.
We chose Compost Montreal because they track how much organic waste you produce by weight and help you monitor your waste. Each quarter we know how much waste was diverted from landfills and how much greenhouse gas we reduce. For every ton of food waste diverted, we reduce CO2 levels by 0.72 tons, and produce 425kg of certified A-1 agricultural-grade compost.
We implemented a lending policy on inexpensive reusable containers to take leftovers home. Monitor the amount of food prepared in the cafeteria to find that sweet spot between too much and too little food. Opt for compostable materials like compostable plates and cups – napkins, tissues and paper towel are compostable too!
Composting is easy, inexpensive, and has a big environmental impact. It’s a great place for any Technoparc neighbours to get started on their green journey.
Questions on this tip? Please send an email to ERA at info@era-ehs.com or see their Website.