| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 74.30 |
| Liaison | Joséanne Bélanger-Gravel |
| Submission Date | Sept. 2, 2022 |
Polytechnique Montréal
IN-50: Innovation D
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Joséanne
Bélanger-Gravel Sustainability Advisor Sustainable Development Office |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
Entrepreneurship became a strategic priority in 2018 for Polytechnique Montréal. In October 2019, the Bureau de soutien à l'entreprenariat (Entrepreneurship Support Office) began its operations. The goal was to internalize the support of entrepreneurship, creating a dedicated team to better respond to the needs and vision of Polytechnique's community and build on its strengths. The Office has a strong orientation towards high-impact entrepreneurship for society and sustainability, reflecting the mission of the institution and the orientations taken in the Institutional Research Plan. Different paths are available either to Polytechnique's community or open to entrepreneurs outside the institution; several of them illustrate the commitment to sustainability: sustainable mobility - 11 business projects; clean tech - 16 business projects; cybersecurity - 9 business projects. Moreover, the Office integrates various tools and activities to raise awareness of sustainability for its entrepreneurs, aiming to avoid "false good ideas" and greenwashing. Here is a quote from the Office director which translates the vision of the place of sustainability in entrepreneurship: "Entrepreneurship is an extraordinary way to change the world, in your own way and according to your values. A space of freedom where audacity and creativity have their place. A way to have a concrete impact: economic, social, technological or environmental..."
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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