Our mission
Our mission
Distriq, the Quantum Innovation Zone of Sherbrooke plays a central role as a catalyst for Quebec's quantum ecosystem. Officially designated in February 2022, the Quantum Innovation Zone accelerates the development of a world-renowned quantum ecosystem, which trains and attracts talent as well as international caliber companies, while also contributing to creating an attractive and sustainable living environment.
Distriq, the Quantum Innovation Zone of Sherbrooke plays a central role as a catalyst for Quebec's quantum ecosystem. Officially designated in February 2022, the Quantum Innovation Zone accelerates the development of a world-renowned quantum ecosystem, which trains and attracts talent as well as international caliber companies, while also contributing to creating an attractive and sustainable living environment.



How?
How?
Facilitate access
to provincial and federal support programs
Facilitate access
to provincial and federal support programs
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Attract a skilled, creative, and diverse workforce
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Attract a skilled, creative, and diverse workforce
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Reduce research costs through a world-class innovation center
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Reduce research costs through a world-class innovation center
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Accelerate the development of technological solutions
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Accelerate the development of technological solutions
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Promote growth and international investment
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Promote growth and international investment
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Facilitate access
to provincial and federal support programs
02
Attract a skilled, creative, and diverse workforce
03
Reduce research costs through a world-class innovation center
04
Accelerate the development of technological solutions
05
Promote growth and international investment
Dedicated talents
for your quantum strategy
Unmatched talents dedicated to your quantum strategy
Qrew

Adrien Longa
Partnerships and Growth Manager

Adrien Longa

Adrien Longa
Partnerships and Growth Manager

Anne-Marie-Soleil Bernard
VP Operations

Anne-Marie-Soleil Bernard

Anne-Marie-Soleil Bernard
VP Operations

Barbara Hogg
Event and Culture Project Manager

Barbara Hogg

Barbara Hogg
Event and Culture Project Manager

Bérangère Sintes
Marketing Communication Manager

Bérangère Sintes

Bérangère Sintes
Marketing Communication Manager

Daphné Baptiste
Accounting Technician

Daphné Baptiste

Daphné Baptiste
Accounting Technician

David Turcotte
Laboratory Coordinator (DevTeQ)

David Turcotte

David Turcotte
Laboratory Coordinator (DevTeQ)

Eric Asselin
VP Infrastructure and Major Projects

Eric Asselin

Eric Asselin
VP Infrastructure and Major Projects

Jean-Philippe Lapierre
Office Coordinator

Jean-Philippe Lapierre

Jean-Philippe Lapierre
Office Coordinator

Mathieu Larouche
Buildings Coordinator

Mathieu Larouche

Mathieu Larouche
Buildings Coordinator

Maïmouna N’Diaye
Finance Director

Maïmouna N’Diaye

Maïmouna N’Diaye
Finance Director

Michel Pioro-Ladrière
Executive Director

Michel Pioro-Ladrière

Michel Pioro-Ladrière
Executive Director
Distriq Timeline
Distriq Timeline


Our premises were formerly those of the Sherbrooke Tribune newspaper, a strong symbol of conversion and economic development.
Creation of the
Quantum Innovation Zone




Inauguration of the Espace Quantique 1 innovation center
Starting operations of the DevTeQ laboratory




Before
Our premises were formerly those of the newspaper La Tribune de Sherbrooke
February 2022
Creation of the
Quantum Innovation Zone




November 2023
Inauguration of the Espace Quantique 1 innovation center
March 2024
Starting operations of the DevTeQ laboratory




Distriq is a non-profit organization that catalyzes the players of Quebec's quantum ecosystem.
Distriq is a non-profit organization that catalyzes the players of Quebec's quantum ecosystem.
Distriq is a non-profit organization that catalyzes the players of Quebec's quantum ecosystem.