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 is donating $50 million to a Montreal university to establish an institute dedicated to "disruptive innovation."
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Read Full ArticlePolytechnique Montréal - Pierre Lassonde Family Foundation makes a historic $50 million donation to Polytechnique Montréal to create an institute dedicated to disruptive innovation
This exceptional gift to support scientific and technological research and the next generation of engineers marks a decisive step forward in Polytechnique Montréal's commitment to innovation.. . .
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