Autumn launch of our Regional Tour
It’s with great enthusiasm that PROMPT will be reaching out to you across Quebec this fall. Chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, incubators, SMEs, GEs, university and college research centers – all are invited to come and chat with us.
This will be the time to discuss YOUR innovation projects, finance your ideas, find the right partners and answer all your questions!
All questions are important and can be addressed, such as..:
- What’s an innovative project?
- I’m a startup, am I eligible?
- Can I get financing to develop a new solution for my company?
- If I work with a researcher, who keeps the project’s intellectual property?
- How can I find the right partner for my project?
- What’s it like to work with a research center?
Etc.
Keep an eye on our networks to find out when we’ll be passing near you!
Regional Tour : technological innovation for regional SMEs
Regional businesses play a crucial role in Quebec’s economic vitality. However, they face a number of challenges, including supply chain delays and skilled labor shortages. Faced with these challenges, innovation in information and communications technologies (ICT) is emerging as a strategic response.
Developing solutions tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses requires specialized skills and substantial financial resources. This is where Prompt, as a technological lever, comes into play, offering a clear path to overcoming these obstacles.
To facilitate the adoption of Prompt tools, sustained efforts are being made through meetings with economic and academic partners. These initiatives were stepped up last June and July, when fruitful meetings were held in the Lanaudière, Chaudière Appalaches, Abitibi and Outaouais regions. These events provided an opportunity for enriching exchanges, leading to a better understanding of the ecosystems specific to each region.
The key players in this process are SMEs, expert advisors from local economic development centers, industrial commissioners, innovation expertise centers, college technology transfer centers and universities.
A surprising observation emerges from these meetings: innovation is truly present throughout Quebec. Many entrepreneurs have developed innovative solutions independently, exposing their businesses to significant levels of risk.
However, a positive trend is emerging. Business partners and SMEs are now well aware of the benefits of Prompt. Not only does it reduce risk, it also accelerates the realization of innovative projects. Since these advantages were first recognized, numerous collaborations have been initiated, offering SMEs essential support in integrating innovations tailored to their specific needs.
To find out more about the opportunities Prompt can offer your company, please contact us. We’re ready to meet with you to discuss tailor-made solutions that will propel your business to new heights of innovation and economic success.
