Tag: Québecs
A|I: The AI Times – Can Québec’s Quantum Innovation Zone fill Canada’s D-Wave-sized hole?
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Québec’s quantum scene gets boost with new factory, startup studio
French VC, quantum processor manufacturer choose Sherbrooke for its academic expertise, infrastructure. Québec’s quantum sector is getting a boost with a new factory and…
Vietnam’s FPT and Quebec’s Mila renew three-year strategic partnership, vow to practice responsible AI
Organizations plan to collaborate on large language models and natural language processing. Vietnam-based FPT and Quebec-based Mila announced the renewal of a three-year strategic…
Triptyq Capital launches fund to fill financing gaps in Québec’s creative economy
Triptyq wants to help in creating 20 startups. Montréal-based Triptyq Capital has launched its debut fund, with provincial government backing, to support tech startups…
Québec’s new French language bill prompts letter of concern from tech business leaders
Stringent language requirements raise worries over attracting talent and economic damage. The Canadian Council of Innovators (CCI) has sent a letter to the Québec…
Québec’s innovation minister “not happy” with province’s R&D commercialization
With new $7.5 billion SQRI2 strategy, Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon aims to close the productivity gap with Ontario. Québec’s Minister of Economy and Innovation is…
Québec’s 2022 budget heavy on R&D, light on addressing tech talent shortage
Latest budget commits to research, innovation, and life sciences. The Government of Québec has tabled its 2022-2023 fiscal budget. The budget, the last before…