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During the 2024 Farnborough Airshow, Yves Beauchamp, CEO of Montréal Airport (ADM), announced a $1M contribution for the creation of four industrial chairs in electric air mobility for the SDG Innovation Network. This initiative is part of a project with a total budget of 15 million Canadian dollars. The announcement was made at the Aéro Montréal evening on July 24, in the presence of 150 participants from industry, academia, and government, who warmly welcomed the news.

These industrial chairs are part of the TEAM project (Technology for Electric Air Mobility), supported by the SDG Network in collaboration with ADM, Humanitas, and other industrial partners. The chairs will be established at Polytechnique Montréal, UQAM, ÉTS, and Concordia.

The five-year project will cover topics such as cybersecurity, 5G telecommunications, the Internet of Things (IoT), air traffic, and more. Some simulations and tests of eVTOLs will be conducted at the Mirabel Innovation Center for the development and certification of eVTOLs. A demonstration corridor will also be established between Mirabel and Alma for the eVTOLs.

Hany Moustapha, General Director of SDG, led the ADM team in fruitful discussions with other partners such as Aéro Montréal, CRIAQ, Wisk, Ericsson, OPAL-RT, MHI, Cranfield University, and the NRC.

This project, the first of its kind in Canada, underscores SDG Innovation’s commitment to the future of electric air mobility and positions Montréal as a global leader in this field.​ Thanks to this unprecedented collaboration between industry and academia, we eagerly anticipate the groundbreaking advancements that will emerge from this unique initiative.

The SDG Innovation Network successfully organized the 5th edition of its summer school on May 23 and 24, 2024 at ESG UQAM. The event brought together students, researchers, professors and industry partners to exchange ideas on smart, digital and green issues.

The summer school offered a rich scientific program, including lectures, workshops, competitions and poster exhibitions, as well as networking opportunities. Highlights of the program included:

  • Speeches and lectures: Ideas on topics such as “Excellence 5.0 – AI for operational excellence”, “Sustainable IT Awareness” and “Low Emission Aviation at NRC”.
  • Workshops: Interactive sessions on IoT and Power BI.
  • Competitions and projects: Student competitions and project presentations with prizes for the best ideas.
  • Networking and social events: Cocktails and poster exhibitions for enhanced networking opportunities.

This year, discussions focused on the theme “Frugality & Connectivity for Industry X.0”, providing a platform for innovative ideas and collaborative solutions.

We were delighted to see such a large turnout, and look forward to the continued collaboration and innovation sparked by this event.

 

Professor Dr. Hany Moustapha was awarded the prestigious title of “Grand Ambassador” by the Palais des congrès de Montréal on April 4, 2024. This honor recognizes his significant contributions to the economic and societal development of the community.

Dr. Moustapha has been a pivotal figure in promoting Montréal on the international stage for nearly two decades. His dedication and leadership have not only advanced the city’s global reputation but also fostered substantial economic growth through his efforts in attracting large-scale conventions and events to the region.

As a former president of the Ambassadors’ Club from 2017 to 2023 and the instigator of the Multisector Strategic Taskforce, Dr. Moustapha’s work has been instrumental in driving innovation and collaboration across various sectors. His recognition as Grand Ambassador is a testament to his enduring impact and unwavering commitment to the community’s prosperity and development.

 

 

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“A small Quebec-based company is set to launch a predictive maintenance software for drones into the market. This will mark the culmination of a research and development endeavor conducted collaboratively with multiple university partners. These partnerships have been indispensable in enabling the small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) to achieve such a high level of innovation.” 

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“A small Quebec-based company is set to launch a predictive maintenance software for drones into the market. This will mark the culmination of a research and development endeavor conducted collaboratively with multiple university partners. These partnerships have been indispensable in enabling the small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) to achieve such a high level of innovation.” 

Read the full article

The aerospace industry’s decarbonization objectives call for a considerable reduction in the use of fossil fuels. Far from being a utopia, the use of sustainable alternative fuels is already a reality. An overview with Jean Paquin, President of SAF+Consortium, and Hany Moustapha, Director of SDG Innovation Network and Professor at the École de technologie supérieure (ETS).