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Our Objective
Do business with companies whose products, services, or technologies make them strong contenders in the market.
Our Action Plan
This sector boasts a wide range of biopharmaceutical firms, particularly in the fields of diagnostic products, medical equipment and instruments, therapeutic products, medical technology, contractual research, detection and medical imaging systems, and vascular materials. SGF’s role is to act as a catalyst in this booming industry, helping companies attain the critical mass they need to penetrate international markets.
It has structured its action plan around business consolidation, mergers, and partnerships in order to better tackle global competition.
The Biotechnology and Life Sciences Industry, a Vibrant Force in Québec
With an environment conducive to innovation and a high quality labor force, Québec ranks 3rd in North America for the number of biopharmaceutical firms.
| Number of businesses in operation |
450
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| Number of jobs |
25,500
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| Number of researchers |
13,000
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| R&D expenditures |
$500 million
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| Manufacturing deliveries |
$4.0 billion
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| Exports |
$650 million
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Source : Statistics Canada, Investissement Québec,
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