In today’s innovation‑driven economy, intellectual property (IP) is often a company’s most valuable asset — and the least understood. When organizations create, acquire, or commercialize IP, they often focus on speed and opportunity. What is often overlooked is whether the IP can actually be used as intended. This is where IP due diligence becomes essential.   What is IP Due Diligence   At its core, due diligence is an investigation carried out before making an important deci

In terms of research and development, collaboration between organizations should be seen as a strategic lever to achieve common goals while maximizing value creation. By mobilizing expertise available outside your own organization, an opportunity arises not only to generate concrete results but also to accelerate them. The Government of Quebec recently launched a call for research and innovation projects  in four targeted strategic sectors: quantum technologies, aerospace, di

Calls for tenders by the Government of Canada offer numerous and lucrative market opportunities, particularly in the security and defence sector. Indeed, the 2025 federal budget includes significant funding measures to protect Canada's strategic industries and strengthen its autonomy, resilience, and security, notably through the new Defence Industrial Strategy. Moreover, on December 16, 2025, the Government of Canada has adopted the "Buy Canadian" Policy which mandates the u