QC announces fourth innovation zone: Espace Aéro

The Government of Québec recently announced the establishment of Espace Aéro, its fourth innovation zone. Espace Aéro aims to enhance innovation in the aerospace field by focusing on decarbonization and aircraft automation and safety. The zone will be based at three core hubs located in Longueuil, Mirabel, and Montréal. Concordia University will lead the Montréal hub’s flagship project: the creation of the Collaborative Innovation Centre in Aerospace and Mobility (CCIAM), which will open in 2027. Other postsecondary institutions involved in Espace Aéro include Cégep de Saint-Jérôme, Cégep Édouard-Montpetit, École de technologie supérieure, and McGill University.

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