The Armand-Frappier Foundation and the Quebec Centre for Innovation in Biotechnology Join Forces to Support the Advancement of Health for Quebecers.

 

Laval, August 28, 2026 – The Armand-Frappier Foundation (FAF) and the Quebec Centre for  Innovation in Biotechnology (CQIB) announce the creation of a historic partnership uniting these two key players of Laval’s Biotech Hub. This announcement was made public on August 27, 2026 during the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the CQIB’s creation and the 13th edition of the Annual Life Sciences BBQ on the campus of the Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie Research Centre of the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) in the presence of board members and the senior management of the FAF and the CQIB.

True to its mission of perpetuating Dr. Armand Frappier’s legacy by supporting scientific research and development to advance knowledge and improve public health, the Foundation will now support innovation and entrepreneurship among the next generation of scientists, as well as the development of the new biotech companies in Quebec. As Canada’s first biotechnology incubator and one-stop shop for services facilitating the acceleration, growth, and success of the next generation of life sciences companies, the CQIB perfectly embodies the values that guided Dr. Armand Frappier’s actions throughout his life: innovation in the service of health, an entrepreneurial spirit in service of society, and a deep commitment to the common good.

“The Armand-Frappier Foundation is proud to follow in the footsteps of Dr. Armand Frappier—a visionary dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge for the benefit of the community—by supporting the emerging companies of the CQIB, which represent so many hopes for improving public health. This collaborative partnership marks the beginning of a new chapter in which philanthropy will work not only to support research, but also to develop concrete and tangible solutions.” — Luc Reny, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Armand-Frappier

Foundation“Firmly rooted in the biotechnology and life sciences ecosystem, the CQIB welcomes this partnership, which will foster the emergence and growth of innovative startups. This alliance represents a turning point for emerging entrepreneurs who aspire to transform
an idea into a concrete solution, by giving them access to the resources needed to achieve this through this new fund dedicated to the CQIB’s mission.” — Pierre Lemieux, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Quebec Centre for Innovation in Biotechnology.

This partnership was created with the ambition of generating a transformative impact on all of Quebec society. By contributing to the Armand-Frappier Foundation’s new CQIB Fund, Quebecers will see their donations transformed into local businesses, jobs, Quebec intellectual property, and innovations likely to generate significant benefits in health, on the economy, and towards social development. Acting as a strategic lever, this Fund will also enable startup companies supported by the CQIB to distinguish themselves on the international stage, while allowing the life sciences ecosystem in Quebec and Canada in general to retain and attract the most promising talent and entrepreneurs from the international next generation.

To contribute to the Armand-Frappier Foundation’s CQIB Fund