Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique

INRS is a graduate-only public research university within the Université du Québec network, operating interdisciplinary research and training centers in Montréal, Québec City, Laval, Varennes, and Charlevoix. For corporate partners, co-located campuses and shared core facilities streamline access to advanced instrumentation and specialized platforms. Geography strengthens collaboration: sites span the Montréal–Québec innovation corridor, with the Laval campus anchoring Biotech City and strong linkages to municipal and provincial partners. Research is supported by competitive federal and provincial programs, including CFI and Canada’s tri‑council agencies alongside Québec’s Fonds de recherche. A dedicated partnerships and innovation service supports contracts, IP, and commercialization to simplify engagement for companies.