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18 June 2025

Visualizing connections in Quebec's life sciences ecosystem 

BIOQuébec is proud to present the first version of a graph illustrating the connections between the academic research community, Quebec biotech companies and global pharmaceutical firms. Produced in collaboration with Novateur Ventures Inc. this tool offers a glimpse of the collaborative dynamics that drive our ecosystem. 

Mapping innovation links 

The graph highlights the 3 main connection types:  

  • University spin-offs 
  • Partnerships and collaborations between biotech and global pharmaceutical companies 
  • Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) 
  • Companies raising more than $2m after start-up, with no known public partnership (shown without connecting line) 

Links with the academic research community are shown only when a spin-off has been identified. Please note: all connections shown come exclusively from public data. 

Inactive companies are excluded from the chart, except when they have been acquired by an international pharmaceutical company - an indicator of high-impact trajectories. 

An evolving base - your contribution is welcome 

This visual offers an evolving overview and will be enhanced over time, thanks to contributions from the community. 

🔎 Do you know of a relevant public connection that isn't yet listed? 

📧 Contact Jeannine Burkhard, Public Affairs Advisor : 
jburkhard@bioquebec.com 

Interprovincial collaboration  

This project benefits from the expertise of British Columbia-based Novateur Ventures Inc. We warmly thank Ali Ardakani and his team for their invaluable contribution to this initiative. 

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