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Polytechnique Montréal receives $50 million gift to create disruptive innovation hub

  • Pierre Lassonde donated $50 million to Polytechnique Montréal to create an innovation hub, announced at an event on Monday.
  • Lassonde emphasized the importance of focusing on intellectual capital and creating properties that generate jobs and economic growth.
  • He expressed concern about attracting top scientists to Canada, calling it crucial for future programs.
  • Lassonde warned that failing to attract talent could severely impact university programs in Canada.
  • The initiative aims to generate jobs and economic growth in Canada and beyond.
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Polytechnique Montréal receives $50 million gift to create disruptive innovation hub

A Quebec-born businessman and philanthropist who is donating $50 million to a Montreal university to establish an institute dedicated to 'disruptive innovation' says it has never been more important to invest in homegrown talent.

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Coast Reporter broke the news in Sechelt, Canada on Monday, March 17, 2025.
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