Marc-André St-Yves

A graduate of Université Laval in Food Science and Technology, Marc-André St-Yves also holds a Master’s degree in Knowledge Mobilization from INRS and an Innovative Leadership certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

With over 20 years of experience managing strategic projects in research and innovation, he has contributed to the development and growth of Québec’s innovation ecosystem. Throughout his career, he has gained a strong understanding of the challenges faced by organizations supporting innovation across Québec.

His previous roles include Director of Innovation at the Conseil de l’innovation du Québec and, prior to that, Director of Innovation for the CCTT Network.

As a sociologist specializing in collaborative dynamics and synergies within innovation districts, he joined the Vallée de la Transition Énergétique Innovation Zone team to foster collaboration and strengthen connections across its ecosystem.