Vision
To encourage the Quebec Agri-food industry to make optimal use of all its innovative, scientific, technological and research resources in order to improve its competitiveness on the national and international scenes.
Mission
- To be a foundation of Quebec's main innovation and regional economical development strategy.
- To lead in promoting innovation and awareness of the main stakes in the Agri-food sector.
- To be recognized as a reference in innovation support networking, knowledge sharing and expertise born of sector initiatives.
The APIA Strategic Axis
Development Axis
- Sector Consultation Forums through alliances and strategic networks.
- Preparation for financing and funding of consortium research projects based on industry needs and market trends;
- Development of tools to inform on available resources, and of resource-sharing strategies.
Impact Sought
Support innovation in regional communities
- Through disseminating information to businesses.
- Through creating and reinforcing alliances between businesses, research centres, and educational and financial institutions.