AN EXPERIMENTATION-FRIENDLY ISLAND TERRITORY

Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine is a true living lab to experiment and develop.

An isolated microcosm with a natural diversity unique in Quebec and Canada, where possibilities to test new ways of doing things, whether at the social, technological or environmental level, are extensive. Our economy affects the spheres of the blue economy (potential of the oceans and circular economy), the green economy (human well-being, social equity and sustainable development) and the orange economy (creative industries and tourism).

La Vague is a local strategic partner

Who takes advantage of its expertise of the local network and territorial issues
Who acts as a facilitator with the local and external stakeholders involved
Who is an ambassador to open the doors of the industry
Who is a team player focused on cooperation, collaboration and partnerships

Attract innovative projects with positive impacts for the community

AN ISLAND LABORATORY

An experimentation-friendly archipelago: bluetech, climate tech, cleantech, social tech, art and culture.

An island environment with diversified natural elements: direct access to the sea, 300 km of beaches, dunes, lagoons, forest cover, biodiversity, winds, etc.

A territory at the forefront of climate change.

A microcosm of nearly 13,000 islanders, rich in locally engaged organizations, partners and businesses.

LOCALLY ENGAGED INFRASTRUCTURES AND PARTNERS

Docks, transporters and shipyards
Processing plants along the coastline
Optical fiber and high power capacity
Lab-factory, island innovation hub, room for incubation tanks
Research centers: Merinov, CEGRIM, CERMIM, Nergica, CIRADD
Fishing associations with a fleet of 325 lobster boats
Les Îles's CEGEP, UQAR
Diversity of collaborative economic partners
More than 50 social economy organizations and businesses (health and social services, circular economy, land protection, cultural promotion and dissemination, heritage and history)
Association and bio-food sector in development