The TECHNOPARC BROMONT offers an environment that is favourable to research and development by prioritizing the following projects:
+ An industrial cluster conducive to established businesses
+ A planned research and prototyping centre
+ An industrial incubation program
+ Cluster enhancing intellectual protection
In fact, a number of the businesses in the TECHNOPARC BROMONT carry out research and development activities
IN QUEBEC
Since 1983, R&D spending in Quebec, expressed as a percentage of GDP, has grown by an average of 4,8% per year compared to 1,9% for Canada as a whole.
In 2003, Québec allocated 2,74% of its GDP to R&D:
- A level higher than the average of the OECD, the G7 and the European Union.
R&D expenditures by businesses enjoy favourable tax treatment:
- the most competitive in Canada for SMEs
- one of the most competitive for large enterprises.
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