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5 benefits of industrialized construction for real estate business leaders

This approach offers many opportunities for optimization and major competitive advantages. Here are five good reasons for real estate business leaders and developers to embrace it.

Québec has a new hub for innovative entrepreneurship: Ax.c

Inspired by Station F in Paris and MaRS in Toronto, Montréal has created Ax.c, a flagship venue to bring together start-ups, accelerators, incubators, and strategic partners under one roof. The Fonds plays an active role in the project as a founding partner. Interview with Justin Brasier, Investment Director.

IP Soy: traceable by nature

Seed certification, field monitoring, segregation at harvest, quality control to specifications: from rigorous start to meticulous finish, the very nature of "identity preserved" soybean production makes it the poster child for food traceability.

It's time for Québec companies to make the green shift

Business leaders are concerned about their company's environmental footprint and they realize that going green pays off in the long run. You don't have to choose between the economy and the environment.

PODCAST Ep. 02 (in French) – The Quebec economy and digital transformation: a status report

Pandemic has forced most companies to shift their digital transformation into fast forward, but many still need to make the shift to survive. Three Fonds experts give us an update.

PODCAST Ep. 03 (in French) – Industry 4.0: competitiveness benefiting workers (not the other way around!)

The manufacturing industry is entering its fourth great wave, one where artificial intelligence and communication help machines make productivity gains while increasing the value of workers' roles. Two Fonds experts weigh in.

PODCAST Ep. 04 (in French) – Is sustainable food autonomy possible in Quebec?

Quebec's food autonomy is desirable on the economic, social and environmental levels, as long as it can be passed on to future generations, explain two of our experts.

Plugged-in to the future – Report on commercial fleet electrification in Québec

Almost all conditions are "go" for the electrification of most commercial vehicles by 2030. That is, if there’s a will and a way...

Digital identity central to business resilience

Who are you really? It’s a question that preoccupies philosophers but also experts in digital identity, the cornerstone of cybersecurity.

Business transfers: six bad excuses for delaying succession

A successful business succession starts by addressing pessimism and preconceived ideas.

Corporate cybersecurity: best practices you need to know

No company is really immune to cyberattacks. Here are some tips to protect your business.

Biotechnology: a key sector for recovery

Investors, entrepreneurs and scientists all working together will help build Québec's economic prosperity.

Eight guidelines for corporate governance

Whether you're a new or a long-time member of a board of directors, it's good to remember some basic principles of successful governance.

Mergers and acquisitions: five questions for an expert

What are the winning conditions for a company to succeed in this process?

SMEs and innovation – 2020 survey

The results of Leger's survey shed light on the impacts of the pandemic and the state of innovation among SMEs.

Energy transition | Supporting companies to do more by consuming less and better

Installing new equipment, switching to cleaner energy, reducing waste, integrating recycled materials, adopting the circular model: energy transition projects come in different types and sizes. How can we support local businesses in their green efforts? Two of the Fonds' experts weigh in.

Business acquisitions: supporting visionary entrepreneurs

The pandemic has not slowed down mergers and acquisitions in any way; quite the opposite. In such an environment, here are a few tips from our experts to help you see clearly.

Exporters: get ready to take on the world

While international trade has slowed due to the pandemic, now is the time for Québec entrepreneurs to explore their export opportunities. Two Fonds de solidarité FTQ experts share their perspective on the opportunities to come.

5 key elements to successfully achieve your business digital transformation

Integrating technology is now essential to remaining competitive and meeting ever-changing demand.

Energy efficiency: two Québec companies check all the right boxes

Québec businesses have the advantage of using 100% renewable electricity, still they need to reap the business benefits. Here are two companies whose energy transitions get high marks all around.

Faraway, so close: the art of networking Version 20.21

In the business world of the "before" times, the preferred places to network were social events. Then everything went 100% digital during the pandemic… and with it came unexpected efficiencies.

Québec workers’ priorities for Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG)

An insight into how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors affect employee job satisfaction and commitment in Quebec.

How can ESG factors create value for your company?

That's the question the Fonds explored in a panel discussion at CMP Advanced Mechanical Solutions, a partner company in the manufacturing sector.

Learn all about our partner companies

Growth, acquisition, energy transition, digital transformation, innovation: Local entrepreneurs and business leaders talk about their experiences.

Groupe Robert: moving into the future

In 30 years of partnership with the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Groupe Robert, a real mover in Quebec transportation and logistics, has never stopped innovating. It is now preparing to launch the first automated food warehouse in the province.

Miralis: an inspiring investment in local entrepreneurship

Miralis, a Rimouski-based manufacturer of refined high-quality kitchens, is poised for expansion and increased innovation thanks to a major investment from the Bas-Saint-Laurent's Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ. The investment is the largest in the regional fund's history, with a value of nearly 20% of the company's shares.

Epsylon: A local company with an international reach

Epsylon has recently secured financing with the Fonds régionaux de solidarité de Québec (FRS), which allows it to remain competitive in Québec, and internationally.

Congruence Therapeutics: A Bold Vision to Further the Research of Rare Diseases

The Fonds makes an early investment in Congruence Therapeutics to help improve quality of life for those affected by rare Diseases.

Growing internationally and revitalizing the aerospace industry: a bold gamble by Abipa and the Fonds

The pandemic notwithstanding, the goal of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ has always been to support Québec businesses in their growth and market development plans. It was for that matter thanks to the Fonds that Abipa became an international player in the aerospace field while at the same time helping to revitalize the industry. Let’s shed some light on the double impact of this historical transaction.

Supporting the next generation of engineers and accelerating Quebec's technological transition: The Fonds and GCM Consultants’ challenge

By investing in the consulting engineering firm GCM Consultants, the Fonds is supporting the next generation of local engineers, while contributing to accelerate Quebec's technological and energy transition. The company's management team and our investment director in charge of the transaction discuss this double impact.

AddÉnergie: investing in sustainable transport

FLO|AddÉnergie, a company specializing in electric vehicle charging stations, is a manufacturer, network manager and software developer all in one. The three areas of expertise give it a huge advantage in the promising North American electrification market, and the Fonds is proud to be financing its efforts.

Groupe Robert: energy efficiency is everyone's business (video)

In the transportation industry, Groupe Robert stands out for its avant-gardism and its strategic spirit. This explains in part why the Fonds has been a partner of the company since 1993, one of the longest collaborations in its history. Michel Robert, the company's president, talks about his relationship with the Fonds and the benefits of their energy efficiency initiatives.

Mercier Industries: Forging a Family Success Story in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

For 76 years, Mercier Industries has specialized in the manufacturing of spare parts equipment and industrial tools. With deep roots in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, this family business received a first investment from the Fonds régionaux, which will ensure its growth and therefore benefit the entire region.