Optics/photonics, geospatial technologies, digital arts, interactive entertainment and video games, software, development, electronics: companies in information technologies, communications and electronics sectors in the region are masters in developing and marketing innovative solutions.

With a state-of-the-art expertise in biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics, natural health products (cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals), medical technologies and information technologies related to health, the Québec City metropolitan region is ideally positioned for a growing market.

With renowned leaders, creative entrepreneurs and products with high added value, the food processing industry in Québec City metropolitain region is a mecca for gastronomy and a leader in current market trends. An innovative industry with expertise in health food, nutraceuticals and functional food.

With 10 insurance company head offices, the Québec City metropolitan region is the number 2 hub for the Canadian insurance industry. This rapidly growing sector plays a significant role in the regional economy, with CDN $6,1 billion in revenues.

Positioned as the construction industry’s niche of the future, the green and smart building market is growing by leaps and bounds worldwide. The Quebec City region has earned an enviable position by focusing on entrepreneurial expertise and ingenuity.

Encompassing manufacturers of products made out of wood, metal, rubber, plastics and composite materials, as well as machinery and transportation equipment manufacturers, the industry is solidly positioned in Quebec City's regional economy.

The Québec City metropolitan region has a favourable climate for business development. Socially and economically, the Québec city metropolitan region favours commercial success: political stability, Solid banking system, transparency of financial markets, protection for investments, favourable regulatory environment for businesses ans low taxation rates.

Québec City's metropolitan region is among the most dynamic, trendy and economically viable of any metropolitan region in North America. Strongly rooted in the knowledge economy, the region has one of the highest growth rates for gross domestic product (GDP) in Canada, with significant annual increases in private investment.

The Québec City metropolitan region has nearly 6000 researchers and partners, and one of the largest concentrations of research centers in Canada, with 400 research laboratories, groups, consortiums, institutes and R&D centers. Nearly CDN $800 million in investments is pumped into the region annually.

The presence of major research universities in the Québec City metropolitan region ensures a pool of available, highly qualified workers, eager to find a place in one of the region's innovative companies.

Québec City's metropolitan region is your choice for starting up your business. Over the past decade, Québec City's metropolitan region has led the way in reducing start-up and operational costs (after taxes) for North American cities.

As an economic development agency, Québec International offers a full slate of services to help companies in the Québec City metropolitan region compete on international markets. The agency also provides support services for foreign investors and foreign subsidiaries of companies established on its territory.

Québec International offers support programs to help companies conquer new markets and establish effective marketing strategies. The agency helps companies develop business connections in target markets with consulting, referral and information services and activities ranging from training to international trade missions.

Québec International offers technology entrepreneurs a full slate of support services aimed at fostering growth and facilitating access to funding. Technology entrepreneurs benefit from coaching, mentoring and referral, funding roundtables, fast-track growth program, business competition and professional development—all to support technology businesses in the Québec City metropolitan region.

strategic initiatives to help companies recruit skilled foreign workers. Services include international recruitment missions, agreements with foreign recruitment firms, personalized consulting service and a referral and information service with specialists in international mobility.

Québec International helps companies implement ecoefficient management strategies to improve their environmental balance, take advantage of market opportunities, increase productivity and reduce operational expenses. Information and referral services, company prediagnosis, professional training and upgrading are available.

Québec International helps foreign investors with start-ups or with expanding previously existing subsidiaries in the Québec City metropolitan region. Subsidiary managers receive assistance from experts dedicated to fostering the growth and development of their businesses.