Qubec biotechnology incubator inaugurates new facilities in Laval October 20, 2003
Laval, QC October 20, 2003 Incubator Qubec Biotechnology Innovation Centre (QBIC) officially inaugurated its new Phase 3 facilities at Biotech City of Greater Montreal today.
The new facilities will occupy 28,000 sq ft and are located in the Laval Biotechnology Development Centre (CDBL), a recent addition to the INRS – Institut Armand-Frappier site in Laval.
“The addition of these new laboratories and offices will enable us to better meet the needs of companies starting up in the biotechnology sector,” says Dr Jacques Gagn, chairman of QBIC’s board of directors.
Canada Economic Development and Economic and Regional Development Department of Qubec each contributed C$2.9 million to finance the new facilities and QBIC’s operating expenses. The centre also benefits from the support of Laval Technopole and INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier, the founders of QBIC, as well as t