To mobilize the community around a vision and plan of action to advance Montreal as a technological pole.
High technology is a driving force behind economic growth in Montreal and the province as a whole.
Montreal has developed renowned expertise in biotechnology, information technology and aerospace. This enviable position means that Montreal's high-tech sectors are constantly being tested. As competition between technology centres becomes more and more fierce, Montreal's challenges will become increasingly difficult. It is, therefore, essential that the city exploit its technological strengths. Production in Quebec's high-tech industries is two times higher than the Canadian average.