Presentation Plan

1.Our four centres for innovation and research

2.Partnerships, exchanges visits, etc.

3.Questions and comments

Four innovation centres-Teaching and training;-The sea;-The wind;-The population.

Innovation in international cooperation. Collegia

o Integrated and multidisciplinary approach to community-based intervention; 80% of the expertise comes from the overseas partner;

o Overseas expertise has been the benefactor of previous projects;o 20 % of expertise is provided by Collegia, especially in new or specialist

areas o Emphasis is placed on gender, the empowerment of women, the

environment and sustainable developmento The projects aim to help communities become more resilient to climate

change, as well as improve food security, and increase entrepreneurship and economic development

o Key areas: Fisheries and aquaculture, forestry, industrial engineering and renewable energy, biomethanisation, water management, agriculture and livestock production, ecotourism and adventure tourism

International recognitionGroupe Collegia received the Prix d’excellence Africa 2013 : for supporting women entrepreneurs in Africa

Centre for innovation in aquculture and fisheries of Québec Merinov

(centre d’innovation de l’acquaculture et des pêches du Québec Merinov)

An example of a recent research project

The innovative development of a kite designed specifically to provide traction for a fishing vessel, which results in the reduction of power necessary for propulsion.

Once optimised, the system will provide a fuel economy of 20%. For a fishing vessel this represents a saving of 20 000 litres of fuel per year, and the emission of 50 tons less of greenhouse gases(GHG).

TechnoCentre éolien (Wind Power Centre)

Areas of endeavouro Applied researcho Technical assistance for businesseso Communications / Eventso Wind power and economic developmento Networking and conferences

ExpertiseoOperation and maintenance (O&M) of wind farms in cold climates and on complex terrainoValidation, development and adaptation of technologies to cold climatesoThe supply chain

Microglie (wind-diesel)

o Two 25 kW wind turbines

o Two 50 kW diesel generators

o One 7.5 kW wind turbine

o One 15kW diesel generator

o One compressedair storage

o One Battery storage

Research and transfer for sustainable development

Support for industry, institutions, organisations and benefits for college teaching.

Innovation :Community-based support module (Module d’aide aux collectivités)

o Make the knowledge of teachers and students available for regional development, within an educational framework.o Social innovation to reinforce regional development (partner-need-teacher-student)o Transferable and adaptable application according to the context

Innovation and scientific research

Social developmentSustainable development

Youth programs and academic success

Constructive relationships with the community

Protection of the envrionment

Possibilities :

oTo transfer expertiseoStudent and teacher visits

Etc.

Questions and comments

Thank you !