Quebec's manufacturing sector faces headwinds from 2022's economic slowdown, compounded by Trump administration tariffs and commercial tensions.
Four Strategic Levers for Hardtech Resilience
- Pre-seed funding access: Develop dedicated financing programs tailored to early-stage hardware entrepreneurs
- Infrastructure development: Make labs and development facilities accessible beyond university networks
- Local supply chain integration: Tax incentives and policies enabling hardtech startups to access regional suppliers
- Scaling support systems: Clear pathways from prototype to production
Vision
Position Quebec as a global leader in innovative reindustrialization through interdisciplinary research, creative entrepreneurship, and responsible innovation addressing societal challenges.