Why Become a Member

Why become a member?

PRIMA Québec brings together a large community of stakeholders in the advanced materials (AM) sector, including companies, research centers, and key innovation partners. Our team of experts is at your service, with innovation advisors holding a master’s or doctoral degree in the field of AM.

Our objectives: 

• Increase your competitiveness and that of the AM sector.
• Strengthen the cohesion of stakeholders in the AM ecosystem, highlighting the cross-cutting and essential role of the
  sector for the entire economy.

Support and Networking

• Meet CIQ-accredited innovation advisors to develop projects and partnerships.
• Take advantage of networking and business opportunities, including through the organization of key events.
• Enjoy preferential rates for PRIMA Québec events and those it partners with.
• Access the Explorer PI tool to showcase your intellectual property and facilitate licensing.

Funding Programs

• Share the risk associated with R&D through financial support for your collaborative innovation projects.
• Benefit from the team’s business intelligence.
• Expand your funding sources through the various solutions offered.
• Access more specialized programs, such as those from Investissement Québec or Horizon Europe.

Infrastructure

• Access state-of-the-art equipment and the associated expertise dedicated to AM through IRDQ.
• Benefit from personalized support to understand your needs and guide you to the appropriate platform.

Visibility & Outreach

• Share your successes for dissemination across PRIMA Québec’s extensive network.
• Access a network of partners within and outside Québec.
• Showcase your expertise in Québec and internationally.
• Increase your visibility by appearing on the CQFA promotional showcase (a program dedicated to additive
  manufacturing).

Exclusivity

• Get early access to content produced by PRIMA (specific studies, ecosystem overviews, etc.).
• Receive information on announced budgets from the governments of Québec and Canada.
• Contribute to calls for solutions that may lead to collaborative projects.
• Participate in webinars on various topics reserved for members.
• Enjoy access to a catalog of organizations participating in Horizon Europe (EEN Canada).