Space Initiative

Primary objective

Structure and accelerate the development of the space sector in Québec by leveraging a rapidly growing ecosystem, in order to seize new opportunities in innovation, investment, and strategic partnerships.

Mission of the working group

The space working group aims to mobilize ecosystem stakeholders to identify key trends, anticipate sector needs, and foster the emergence of structuring initiatives related to the development of space activities.

Monitoring and Industry Structuring

Identification of trends and innovations, analysis of members’ needs, and understanding of space market dynamics.

Sector development and attractiveness

Implementation of structuring projects, attraction of investment, and development of partnerships at the national and international levels.

Support and integration into the value chain

Support for local companies and strengthening their positioning within the space sector value chain.

An ecosystem of committed partners

The space working group relies on a network of committed stakeholders from industry, research, and institutions, who work together to advance the space sector and strengthen its positioning.

Hub involved: Longueuil

Initiative members

CAE

Centech

Aerospace Technology Centre (CTA)

CMC Electronics Inc.

National Research Council Canada (NRC)

Official English name: Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Québec (CRIAQ)

Cosmodome

Cubewerx

École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)

GHGSat

National Optics Institute

Mannarino Systems and Software

Maya Heat Transfer Technologies

MDA Space

MILA

MPB communications

MTLS Aerostructure

NGC Aerospace

NorthStar Earth and Space

Optech

Polytechnique Montréal

Reaction Dynamics

Space Canada

Concordia University

Université de Montréal

City of Longueuil

Xona Space

Site Manager

Cédric Pupin

cedric.pupin@espaceaero.ca