Grow in North America

A Strategic Partner for Your Growth in North America

Choosing the region that will support your company’s growth is about more than just its location. We can help you with the strategic planning needed to turn this important decision into a true driver of performance.

A Structured Approach to Prospecting and Support

Every international growth project comes with unique considerations, from integrating into existing value chains to sourcing talent and complying with regulatory frameworks.

Our teams understand these realities and can guide you at every stage of your project, from initial planning to ensuring your long-term growth.

Our approach is personalized and based on a targeted attraction strategy: we work with companies whose activities complement, strengthen or complete existing ecosystems in Québec or contribute to the emergence of new industries.

From Planning to Growth

Structured support at every stage of your project

Assessment

Initial contact with an Investissement Québec International representative, in Québec or abroad
Analysis of business opportunities and industry positioning in Québec
Customized presentation of what Québec has to offer for your sector and strategy

Planning

Welcome to Québec and meetings with industry experts
Site visits and discussions with potential partners
Proposal incorporating tax incentives and financing options

Implementation

Support for the creation of a legal entity
Assistance with recruiting strategic talent and setting up operations
Guidance in promoting the project in Québec and internationally

Growth

Support for your continued growth in Québec
Contact with key business partners
Discussions with relevant government officials to support your expansion

Innovation Zones to Power Your Growth

Québec’s innovation zones are key drivers of its strategy to attract investment. These designated areas bring together talent, researchers, businesses and suppliers to collaborate on projects in promising high-tech industries.

Distriq, Quantum Innovation Zone
Espace Aéro (aérospatiale)
Technum Québec (technologies numériques)
Vallée de la transition énergétique (batteries, electrification and industry-port decarbonization)
Mining Innovation Zone

These zones build on Québec’s comparative advantages to provide international companies with environments conducive to innovation, experimentation and growth, while facilitating their integration into established ecosystems.

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Industry-Specific Expertise to Support Your Growth Strategy

With their in-depth knowledge of numerous strategic sectors, our teams help businesses assess opportunities in their industry.

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Aerospace

Québec boasts a complete aerospace value chain encompassing innovation, certification, manufacturing and in-service support.

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Security and Defence

Québec’s defence and security industry is diverse and innovative. It is active in several strategic subsectors, including aerospace, shipbuilding, ground systems, cybersecurity and digital technologies.

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Digital Technologies

Backed by recognized expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), microelectronics and quantum technologies, a strong talent pool and sustained investment, Québec is home to one of North America’s leading technology ecosystems.

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Agri-Food

Québec, a North American agri-food powerhouse, offers international companies the conditions they need to grow and scale sustainably.

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Life Sciences and Health Technologies

Québec is home to one of the most dynamic life sciences and health technologies ecosystems in North America. Top areas of interest include precision medicine, cell and gene therapies, rare diseases, vaccines, RNA technologies and AI applications in healthcare.

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Clean Technologies and Renewable Energy

Ambitious policies, a dynamic ecosystem and generous incentives help make Québec an uncontested leader in the global energy transition.

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Critical and Strategic Minerals

Québec, one of the most diverse mining regions in North America, accounts for nearly one-fifth of Canada’s mineral production. It boasts significant deposits of critical and strategic minerals essential to the energy transition and advanced technologies.

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Mining, Forestry and Aluminum Equipment

Québec stands out for combining world-class aluminum smelters, active mining projects and ongoing forestry operations, all within its borders. This unique combination has spurred innovation and made it possible to meet the highest standards in performance, reliability and sustainability.

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Transportation and Logistics

Québec is a key player in the transportation sector thanks to an industry ecosystem renowned for its expertise in specialty vehicles, its custom engineering know-how, and its capacity for integrated innovation.

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Think Québec for Your North American Strategy

Are you looking for a home base to support your company’s growth in North America? Our teams can help you assess your options, structure your project and ensure its long-term success.

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