Collaborative innovation
The Sherbrooke ecosystem shines through Espace-inc, an incubator for technological startups, and the Accelerator for the Creation of Technological Enterprises (ACET). It draws its strength from the proximity between startups, universities and research centers.
Situation
Only 90 minutes from Montreal, and in the heart of the Eastern Townships, Sherbrooke is a crossroads for trade between Canada and the United States.
Quality of life
Nestled in the heart of nature, between mountains and lakes, Sherbrooke combines the quality of life of a medium-sized city with access to cutting-edge services.
Quantum
Sherbrooke, a hub for quantum technologies, is home to the Quantum Institute of the University of Sherbrooke and the DistriQ quantum innovation zone. A dedicated fund, Quantacet, was recently launched.
Key players
ACET, Technum, DistriQ, Magog Technopole