Explore the positive impact of the CRIAQ in the aerospace industry through our collaborations in research, technological development, and innovation.
Since 2002, more than 230 collaborative research projects have been carried out with industry partners and the public and private scientific research community in Quebec and beyond.
2024-2025 Recap: Our Activities in Numbers!
Portfolio
Projects accepted, initiated, or ongoing during the financial year
Total value of projects ongoing or completed during the financial year
Innovative solutions, processes, and practices implemented for projects completed during the year
Ongoing projects
Projects awaiting launch
Completed projects
Students involved
Publications resulting from completed research projects
Scholarships for female aerospace students
Jobs created and/or maintained (FTE - Full-Time Equivalent)
Impacts
Network
Members and partners, including:
Industrial Members
Research Centers and Universities
Associated Members and International Partners
RDV Network
RDV Forum
International Missions
Panels, workshops, and conferences
Success Stories
- 2025
- 2024
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
RDV Forum 2025
The RDV Forum 2025 took place on February 25 and 26 at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal....
CRIAQ’s impact on career development
Since 2002, CRIAQ has been influencing hundreds of students and experts' careers in the aerospace industry on a daily basis....
Libio
Collaborative research today represents an essential lever for accelerating innovation and solving complex challenges. By bringing together complementary expertise from...
MANU-1719
Members present at our RDV AGA 2024 were privileged to attend the unveiling of the first part of the Success...
C3RIOS SYST3MS
C3RIOS is a start-up founded in 2021 by two former senior engineers and product managers at CMC. It develops modular and reusable applications for basic aircraft navigation as well as for specialised operations.
ZETANE SYSTEMS
Founded in 2018 by an experienced team of world-renowned artificial intelligence (AI) and technology business management experts, Zetane specialises in developing a robustness and applicability validation SaaS* platform for the deployment of critical AI-based solutions.
Volinergy
Founded in the summer of 2021, Volinergy is a start-up specialising in the design of Li-ion battery systems for the aerospace, mobility and transport industries.
CS group – Canada inc | critical software design and testing
Technologies in a blink | a wireless communication solution based on photonic technology
Founded in 2019, In a Blink develops and markets a patented wireless communication solution based on photonic technology. A range of products that connect vehicles to fixed installations to transmit their operational data in a very short time.
Calogy solutions | a thermal management solutions
Founded in 2017 at the University of Sherbrooke and operational since 2019, Calogy Solutions has developed a thermal management solution that addresses the global issue of overheating Li-ion batteries used in almost all electric vehicles.
Ova | building an immersive experience
Specializing in the development of cutting-edge software dedicated to the creation of virtual environments and simulation in 3D, virtual reality and augmented reality, OVA creates personalized experiences that strengthens brands and fosters human connections.
Aeronyx | urban air mobility
Founded in 2017 following the development of a passenger drone concept by a team of engineers from ETS in Montreal, the company was encouraged by CRIAQ to focus on the essential points for the development of a startup.
Libellule monde | specialized products and services
Founded in 1993, Libellule Monde started in the identification sector and has been working with airlines since 1995.
Testimonials
At AV&R, we had the opportunity to participate in a major CRIAQ project. CRIAQ’s support in this project allowed us to diversify our market offerings in the aerospace industry, in a segment we would not have been able to develop on our own.
Jean-François Dupont
CEO, AV&R
Thanks to CRIAQ projects, in collaboration with key players in the field, we offer solutions for future aircraft’s safety functionality and we train the next specialists.
Gabriela Nicolescu
Full Professor, Department of Computer Engineering and Software Engineering, Polytechnique de Montréal
I completed a master’s degree as part of a CRIAQ project with Pratt & Whitney. It allowed me to work in a multidisciplinary team, and the learnings I gained from this project have been valuable for what I do today.
Mathieu Béland
Aerodynamics Engineer, Bell Textron Canada Ltd.
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