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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_empty_space][vc_gallery images=”8975″ img_size=”200×200″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]Dear Members, Students and Researchers,<\/p>\n

The RQEI is in the midst of a maturation phase. After only a few months at the helm, I am more aware of the many opportunities and the ambitious actions to be taken. We have a lot of time to catch up and get on the same level as other strategic clusters, but the benefits for each of you will be significant.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned: read us, follow us! You will see that the RQEI is increasingly asserting itself as a key player in the Quebec energy research and innovation ecosystem. We are actively working on major energy projects, while maintaining a constant dialogue with other organisations committed to the energy transition, here and elsewhere. The time has come for strategic alliances, particularly with the Energy Transition Valley and the Energy Squad. We will have the opportunity to discuss it together at the Grand Rendez-vous du RQEI, scheduled for September or October \u2013 stay tuned, the announcement is coming soon!<\/p>\n

Our team strives to forge close ties with each of our members, researchers and students alike. We want you to feel a real sense of belonging and for our presence to be tangible on the ground. This is our priority, and we are working on it energetically.<\/p>\n

Watch for the imminent arrival of our funding programs for 2025-2026, participate in our immersive energy journeys and activities. And above all, let’s meet again very soon at the Grand RDV du RQEI!<\/p>\n

Simon B.<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

Simon Barnab\u00e9, Professor
\nMunicipal Research Chair for Sustainable Cities (holder)
\nInstitute for Innovation in Biomass-based Ecomaterials, Ecoproducts and Ecoenergies (I2E3, co-director)
\nHydrogen Research Institute (IRH, member)
\nUniversit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Trois-Rivi\u00e8res
\nChief Scientific Advisor of Victoriaville
\nDirector of the RQEI<\/h4>\n

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