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February 25-26, 2025

RDV Forum 2025

The 13th edition of RDV Forum promises to be more captivating than ever, bringing together experts, innovators and decision-makers to explore emerging trends, current challenges and future opportunities in aerospace. With a rich program of conferences, project idea presentations, networking sessions and keynote speakers, RDV Forum 2025 offers a unique platform to exchange ideas, build strategic partnerships and shape the future of the industry. Join us for two days of inspiration, innovation and collaboration, where every moment counts in building a promising the future of aerospace.

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Deadline: January 17, 2025

My Thesis in Aero in 180 Seconds

We invite students who have contributed to a CRIAQ project to present their thesis or dissertation at the CRIAQ RDV Forum 2025 on February 26, 2025. Submit your application for a chance to win one of our three awards!

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The Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec

Stimulates ideas for aerospace innovation, turning them into collaborative research projects combining industrial with that of the public research community.

Develops R-D and aerospace innovation projects portfolio by creating ambitious technological partnerships with local and international players in the aerospace industry.

Catalyzes creativity within Quebec’s aerospace ecosystem and creates connections with other innovative technology sectors, notably aerospace research laboratories.

Nurtures talent to develop a new generation of innovators and entrepreneurs in Canada’s aerospace sector.

Reinforces the industry’s leadership in Quebec’s aerospace technology.

Accelerates the transition to resilient, sustainable, digital, and integrated air mobility.

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Developing aerospace innovation and research in Quebec

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Connect people to stimulate aerospace innovation

We put you in touch with key players in the aerospace ecosystem and other innovative ecosystems, so you can realize your innovation ideas with the right industrial and research partners.

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Support and access to financing

With a proven approach to industrial collaboration, we support you at every stage of your aerospace research project, from securing funding to implementation, to optimize the realization and benefits of your aerospace research project.

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Reinforce and drive technological leadership in aerospace

We position you within the aerospace research and innovation vectors expected by society and regulatory authorities. We accelerate transitions towards sustainable aerospace development and encourage the development of a new generation of innovative and entrepreneurial talent.

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Sustainably improving and transforming aerospace

The CRIAQ in numbers

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Collaborative aerospace research projects

CRIAQ facilitates bold industrial collaborations through projects of various sizes and levels of tech maturity to bring innovative technological solutions to light, and strengthen Quebec’s leadership and technological advances in aerospace.

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Members: a network committed to aerospace innovation

United by common ambitions, the industrial and research communities are working to shape a Quebec aerospace ecosystem that is rich and diversified in scientific, technological, and economic terms.

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Innovative companies involved in Quebec’s aerospace project researches

From start-ups to a wide range of SMEs working with major prime contractors, these companies are all motivated by the same ambition: to innovate in response to challenges and strengthen their technological leadership in aerospace.

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Academic and public aerospace research centres

A pool of specialists in research and teaching, and access to a student body on the lookout for new discoveries to achieve technological breakthroughs in aerospace.