Bromont, January 28, 2025. Leading organizations across Qu\u00e9bec and the Northeastern states of the United States have joined forces to address trade challenges and strengthen resilience. Recognizing the semiconductor industry as a cornerstone of national security and economic sovereignty, this unprecedented collaboration aims to ensure that North America remains resilient, competitive, and autonomous in this critical sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The coalition currently includes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between these stakeholders, the alliance will focus on: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs global pressures increase, North America must unite to secure its semiconductor supply chain,\u201d said Michel Belval, president of the AmCham Qu\u00e9bec chapter.<\/em> \u201cThis partnership exemplifies how collaboration across borders can drive innovation, protect economic stability, and address strategic challenges in a rapidly evolving world<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Northeast Manufacturing Corridor is home to the highest concentration of semiconductor manufacturers, with thriving tech hubs on both the Canadian and American sides. This partnership not only strengthens our ability to address emerging industry demands but also highlights the importance of sharing expertise and resources across borders to drive progress in advanced technologies<\/em>,\u201d said Normand Bourbonnais and Manon Duclos, outgoing and current CEOs of Technum Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This joint effort underscores the recognition of semiconductors as critical to economic and national security. By leveraging the collective strengths of this alliance, North America positions itself as a global leader in technological innovation while fostering economic prosperity throughout the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In the coming weeks, additional organizations are expected to join this movement, further expanding the scope of collaboration. This announcement marks the beginning of a long-term alliance aimed at advancing the electronics, semiconductors, quantum technologies, and technological innovation fields globally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n —<\/p>\n\n\n\n For media inquiries, please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n St\u00e9phanie Latour Michel Belval —<\/p>\n\n\n\n About Technum Qu\u00e9bec \u2013 Electronics and semiconductor innovation zone About AmCham Qu\u00e9bec About Distriq About C2MI About ISEQ \u2013 P\u00f4le d\u2019excellence de l\u2019Industrie des Syst\u00e8mes \u00c9lectroniques du Qu\u00e9bec About Universit\u00e9 de Sherbrooke About the Qu\u00e9bec Employers Council (CPQ) About Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development About University of Vermont : For People and Planet Bromont, January 28, 2025. Leading organizations across Qu\u00e9bec and the Northeastern states of the United States have joined forces to address trade challenges and strengthen resilience. Recognizing the semiconductor industry…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":5154,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[56],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5151","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":56,"label":"News"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/technumquebec.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Technum-en-bref-janv-2025_Plan-de-travail-1-copie.jpg",583,400,false],"author_info":{"display_name":"St\u00e9phanie Latour","author_link":"https:\/\/technumquebec.ca\/en\/author\/stephanie-latourtechnumquebec-ca\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":56,"name":"News","slug":"news","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":56,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":7,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":56,"category_count":7,"category_description":"","cat_name":"News","category_nicename":"news","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/technumquebec.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5151","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/technumquebec.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/technumquebec.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/technumquebec.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/technumquebec.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5151"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/technumquebec.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5151\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/technumquebec.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5154"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/technumquebec.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5151"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/technumquebec.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5151"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/technumquebec.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5151"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Vice President Communications and Marketing
Technum Qu\u00e9bec
stephanie.latour@technumquebec.ca <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pr\u00e9sident
AmCham – Qu\u00e9bec Chapter
michel.belval@amchamquebec.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Designated innovation zone by the Qu\u00e9bec government in February 2022, Technum Qu\u00e9bec is the technological ambassador of a digital Qu\u00e9bec. The organization contributes to the growth of the ecosystem by increasing the collaborations required for the development of innovations, technological transfers and the creation of economic, social and environmental wealth. Its various collaborations will enable the sustainable integration of intelligent electronic systems in all economic spheres and position Qu\u00e9bec as a leader on the world stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Qu\u00e9bec Chapter of The American Chamber of Commerce in Canada, known as AmCham Canada, is based in Montreal, the province\u2019s commercial hub. At the confluence of language and culture, AmCham Canada’s Qu\u00e9bec chapter is uniquely positioned to serve the needs of firms involved in the US-Canada business and trade relationship. From clarifying language policy to demystifying tax and legal regulations on both sides of the border to putting members into contact with experts on best practices in developing business in ‘the other market’, the Qu\u00e9bec chapter serves the province’s vibrant and diverse business community in its relationships with Canada\u2019s largest trading partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Quantum Innovation Zone based in Sherbrooke serves as a catalyst and orchestrator at the heart of Qu\u00e9bec’s quantum ecosystem. Recognized today as a world-class ecosystem, the Zone is primarily funded by the Government of Qu\u00e9bec. It brings together a comprehensive range of stakeholders and resources: fundamental and applied research, a startup creation studio, an incubator, investment funds, global business development expertise, industries, cutting-edge infrastructures, and a dynamic network of startups. This ecosystem attracts exceptional talent and world-class companies. Its mission is to accelerate the development and amplify the reach of Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s quantum activities while positioning Sherbrooke as a place where technological innovation and an exceptional quality of life sustainably coexist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The MiQro Innovation Collaborative Center (C2MI) serves as a reference in research and development to accelerate the commercialization of components essential to digital technologies, being a transversal vector for all the economic sectors and critical to wealth creation. Backed by a world-class infrastructure in the manufacturing fields micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), advanced semiconductor assembly, quantum and printed electronics, C2MI is at the core of all industry sectors integrating components essential for the use and deployment of digital technologies. The Centre is strongly committed to be a unique model of collaboration, where synergy between industrial and academic partners is necessary, even essential, for the development of next-generation products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
ISEQ is a Center of Excellence from the Qu\u00e9bec Ministry of Economy and Innovation (M\u00c9I) which brings together companies, associations, partners, collaborators and educational establishments whose activities are linked to the development and marketing of processes and computer and electronic products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Renowned for its innovative spirit, its synergy with organizations and its research activities that meet the needs of society, the Universit\u00e9 de Sherbrooke is a leading partner of senior and regional governments in fostering social, cultural and economic development. It also stands out for the strong growth of its research activities in recent years, its successes in technology transfer, and its initiatives in entrepreneurship and open innovation in collaboration with industry and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Created in 1969, the CPQ is a confederation of nearly 100 sector-based associations and several corporate members (companies, institutions and other employers). It represents the interests of more than 70,000 employers, of all sizes and in all regions, from the private and parapublic sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) helps Vermonters improve their quality of life and build strong communities. Collaboration is central to carrying out this mission and we work with other state Agencies as well as businesses of all sizes, communities, educators, non-profits, students, recreational venues, and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Founded in 1791, UVM is the leading public research university where discovery, creativity, community, and action coalesce to secure a thriving future for people and planet. Vermont\u2019s state flagship and land-grant university produces $260 million annually in groundbreaking research and enrolls approximately 14,000 students from 50 states and 75 countries. At UVM, students, faculty, and staff work together in pursuit of a healthier, greener future. Learn more at uvm.edu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"