Cleantech
At the leading edge
Sherbrooke is well positioned as a major hub for Cleantech R&D and businesses. In this sector, the research is diversified and proactive, and the industry is determined to redefine the future through innovative solutions that address global environmental and energy issues.
Number
of businesses
114
Number
of jobs
3 536
Flagship sectors
Cleantech key sector businesses vie in creativity to develop innovative products and services in a number of business sectors:
- Waste reclamation
- Energy and storage
- Bioindustries and green chemistry
- Water, air, and land
- Sustainable transportation
- GHG and carbon market
- Agri-food technologies
- Sustainable buildings
Formation
Research
Equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure, Cleantech research in Sherbrooke is demonstrating great vitality in a range of fields related to industries, with the potential to create profitable synergies:
- Energy
- Bioindustries and green chemistry, including with the Biomass Technology Laboratory
- Waste reclamation
- Water and soil treatment
- Sustainable transportation and construction
R&D infrastructure
Located in the Innovation Park, the Institut interdisciplinaire d’innovation technologique (3IT) features an exceptional research and innovation ecosystem, open to collaboration among researchers, students, research professionals, businesses, and public and private organizations.
The 3IT has a cutting-edge infrastructure and specialized resources in design, prototyping, and assessment for launching and maturing technologies in strategic sectors such as:
- Medical technologies
- Information and communications technologies
- Transportation
- Energy
Located in the Innovation Park, the CTA BRP-Université de Sherbrooke is a Canadian leader in the development of specialized and advanced-technology vehicles related to:
- Transportation electrification
- Lightweight structures
- Noise and vibration
- Mobile connectivity and mobile apps
- Predictive engineering
- Mechatronics
- Vehicle dynamics
The CTA offers all the services related to R&D, including design, simulation, validation, and manufacturing.
Learn moreLocated in the core of the Sherbrooke Science Park, near key players in Life Sciences research and the industry, Espace LABz is a multi-tenant space with private and shared labs.
Espace LABz mainly hosts high-tech product and service businesses and public research and development institutions.
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Education
Sherbrooke offers a range of education options, including vocational, college, and university programs. Many institutions also offer:
- programs of studies with work internships—an opportunity to welcome dynamic new employees!
- a continuing education component for businesses/employees.
