Who Are We?

The CBDQ is:

An innovation and applied research and development partner for start-ups, and small, medium, and large companies in the agri-food and biotechnology sector
More than 25 years of expertise in innovation and technology transfer
A team of experts (Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc., technicians) in the development of new products and the valorization of food co-products
Over 38,000 square feet of infrastructure (laboratories and pilot plants)
Completion of more than 80 projects/year

Vision

To be the eco-responsible innovation platform for the agrifood sector in Canada.

Mission

To be a committed and reliable partner in the search for sustainable development solutions and the realization of innovative agrifood projects.

Values

Innovation is our fuel!

Collaboration with our customers, our financial and institutional partners, and other research centers.

Satisfying our customers is our priority!

Determination to find practical and economically viable solutions.

Excellence is our goal in each of our innovation projects.

Integrity is the undercurrent of all stages of your project.

Our History

2021

Implementation of the insect transformation innovation platform (PITI) to generate innovation in the entotechnology sector and to develop new eco-responsible food products.

2020

Obtaining a research license for the development of cannabinoid-infused foods and beverages. Installation of an experimental pilot brewery and distillery to develop innovation in the fermented alcoholic beverage sector in Quebec and Canada.

2019

Renovation of the pavilion grouping agricultural research activities.

2016

Development of the entotechnologies sector.

2015

Addition of a line of biofermentors to meet the needs of our biotechnology customers.

2014

Construction of new premises to accommodate tenant expansion projects in agrobiotechnology.

2012

Acquisition of cutting-edge technology, high hydrostatic pressure (HPH) treatment, to develop the innovation sector in food processing.

2005-2006

Construction of the agrifood incubator intended for innovation, research and development, training ITA students, and incubating businesses in food processing.

1997

Foundation of the Quebec Agrifood Innovation Center (CDBQ), an applied research center focused on agrifood innovation to support the sector's development and transfer of knowledge to industry.