On June 13, 21 innovators were honoured as part of the Inspiration|Innovation project, an initiative of Greater Montréal's technology clusters – Montréal InVivo, TechnoMontréal, Aéro Montréal and Écotech Québec – which aims to promote and celebrate innovation in the metropolitan area. The Inspiration|Innovation collection will showcase people who have made their mark with their innovative spirit and whose international reputation reflects positively on Greater Montréal and all of Québec.

Innovation is a key reason why the technology clusters were created. Innovation helps us be more efficient and create new products and services. Innovation is also a powerful driver for value creation in Montréal and Québec as well as being the best strategy for positioning ourselves well when faced with international competition.

Among those being honoured, the Polytechnique community is represented by eight innovators:

Life Sciences and Health Technologies category (Montréal InVivo): Sylvain Martel, professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and director of Polytechnique Montréal's NanoRobotics Laboratory.

Information and Communications Technology category (TechnoMontréal): Lorne M. Trottier, honorary doctorate from Polytechnique Montréal (2011).

Aerospace category (Aéro Montréal): André Bazergui, a graduate in mechanical engineering (1963), who has been employed by Polytechnique as a professor, researcher, department director and executive director for more than 30 years. Recipient of the ADP merit award from Polytechnique's alumni association, the Association des diplômés de Polytechnique (2000). Marc Parent, a graduate in mechanical engineering (1984) and honorary doctorate (2012) from Polytechnique Montréal.

Clean Technology category (Écotech Québec): Guy Drouin, a graduate in electrical engineering (1972) and recipient of the ADP merit award (2008). Christophe Guy, Chief Executive Officer of Polytechnique since 2007, Dean of Research and Innovation from 2001 to 2007, and director of the Department of Chemical Engineering from 1995 to 2001. Jacques L'Écuyer, a graduate in metallurgical engineering (1983) and ADP merit award recipient for technical innovation (2010). Thierry Pagé, a graduate in chemical engineering (1994) from Polytechnique.

Christophe Guy, CEO of Polytechnique Montréal, surrounded by the other Clean Technology winners, and Denis Leclerc, President and CEO of Écotech Québec.

Congratulations to all the innovators who were honoured!

Online:
Press release (for the complete list of winners) (in French only)