Turbulent Start of Year Under Tariff Pressure

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

1. Pre-seed funding access: Develop dedicated financing programs tailored to early-stage hardware entrepreneurs
2. Infrastructure development: Make labs and development facilities accessible beyond university networks
3. Local supply chain integration: Tax incentives and policies enabling hardtech startups to access regional suppliers
4. 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.