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October 12, 2011
New expertise in glue characterization

To support our military and space projects, the Optomechanics Group conducted a static and dynamic analysis of two glues (epoxy and silicone). Full Story
Quebec City, Canada, March 23, 2011
INO delighted with a confirmed $45 million in federal government funding over five years

Institut national d’optique (INO) management and staff were delighted by Finance Minister James Flaherty’s confirmation of $45 million in funding over five years, part of the 2011–2012 federal budget delivered today. This confirmation follows a preliminary announcement made by Josée Verner, Minister... Full Story
Québec, March 11, 2011
In Another Show of Support for Quebec, Government of Canada Grants $45 million in Funding to the Institut national d'optique

Acting on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, the Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, Minister for La Francophonie and Minister responsible for the Québec region, today... Full Story
Quebec City, February 10, 2011
INO's role in the economic growth of the Quebec City area

INO's achievements and the reputation it has built across Canada and around the world since its inception have helped put Quebec City on the map as a region whose vitality is now indelibly linked to the knowledge economy... Full Story

Quebec City, Canada, December 24, 2010
A week rich in innovation: activities held in conjunction with the 3rd ISPIM Symposium are a success!

Mr. Jean-Yves Roy, President and CEO of the National Optics Institute (INO), and Mr. Carl Viel, CEO of Quebec International, gave a very positive review of the activities that took place December 13 to 15 under the theme of innovation. Full Story
Quebec City, December 7, 2010
Quebec Seeks Solutions: a world first for open innovation in Quebec City!

Jean-Yves Roy, spokesman for the Quebec Association for Innovation and Technological Development (IDTEQ) and President and CEO of the National Optics Institute (INO), together with Carl Viel, President and CEO of Quebec International, announced today that the Quebec Seeks Solutions event will be held... Full Story
Quebec City, September 1, 2010
For the second year in a row INO partners with the “Light the Night” walk to fight blood cancers

The first “Light the Night” walk took place in Quebec City in 2009. INO joined in eagerly, setting a target of $10,000 that we easily surpassed. INO is back again this year, with a goal of raising $20,000 this time. Full Story
Quebec City, August 25, 2010
The Quebec Photonic Network brings together optics/photonics industry leaders to position the industry on the world energy market - A first in Quebec!

On Monday, August 30, the Quebec Photonic Network, in collaboration with INO (National Optics Institute), will hold a one-day seminar bringing together leading speakers to explore sustainable development challenges and opportunities in the energy industry. Full Story
Quebec City, Canada, June 24, 2010
International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM) - chooses Quebec City for its 3rd international symposium, with INO as host

From December 12 to 15, 2010, INO (Institut national d’optique) will welcome some 200 delegates to the Quebec City Convention Center for the third symposium held by the International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM) under the theme Managing the Art of Innovation: Turning Concepts... Full Story
Quebec City, June 17, 2010
2009–2010 results unveiled - despite economic slowdown, INO increases outside earnings 12% and consolidates leadership

Despite the economic slowdown that continued to affect industries worldwide, this morning INO unveiled remarkable results for 2009–2010 marked by 12% growth in outside earnings... Full Story
Quebec, May 7, 2010
At INO, innovation drives everything we do, as shown at the awards ceremony for our first INOvation Challenge, which took place on December 11, 2009.

INOvation Challenge is all about saluting our INO innovators’ expertise, creativity, and motivation as we recognize and reward their achievements of the past 18 months... Full Story
Hamilton, Ontario, April 22, 2010
New INO Ontario office announces first contract

Quantum Dental Technologies selects INO to ready innovative new caries detection technology for market Full Story
Quebec City, February 26, 2010
INO proud to see IRphotonics receive prestigious prism award for photonics innovation

INO is especially proud to see IRphotonics (Ville St-Laurent) win a prestigious Prism Award for Photonics Innovation. IRphotonics, a company spun off from INO, is a world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of Infrared-based materials and systems. Full Story
Quebec City, February 5, 2010
INO Delighted to see Leddartech Achieve a Milestone in its Growth

INO (Institut national d’optique) is especially proud to see tech firm LeddarTech mark a major milestone in its growth. Buoyed by the confidence the Canadian and Quebec governments placed in it from the very beginning and $6.5 million in venture capital granted today by its funding partners, the company... Full Story

Quebec City, November 9, 2009
New Spinoff for INO: Creation of Pavemetrics Systems Inc.

INO has announced the signing of a technology transfer agreement with Pavemetrics, a new INO spinoff company. Pavemetrics will benefit from an exclusive worldwide license on INO’s road inspection technology, which includes its LRMS, LRIS, and LCMS technologies. Full Story
Quebec City, August 13, 2009
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between PTAC (Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada) and National Optics Institute (INO)

Research and development in the growing area of optics/photonics for the Canadian hydrocarbon energy industry has been strengthened recently with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between PTAC Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada and National Optics Institute (INO) Full Story
Quebec City, June 11, 2009
2008–2009 ANNUAL RESULTS - Despite the challenging economy, INO maintains its level of activity

At this morning’s annual general meeting, INO CEO Jean-Yves Roy painted a positive picture of the organization’s activities in 2008–2009. Full Story
Quebec City, June 3, 2009
Canadian government recognizes INO’s key role. The Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec grants $12 million in funding

Jean-Yves Roy, CEO of INO (National Optics Institute), is thrilled with the $12 million in funding his organization just received from the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec (EDACRQ)... Full Story
Quebec City, April 21, 2009
INO continues expanding into western Canada

In keeping with its business development plan, INO recently engaged the services of Arnold J. Donovan as a dedicated resource focused on building relationships with prospective clients in a variety of industries across western Canada. Full Story
Quebec City, April 15, 2009
INO introduces its new characterization service of the photodarkening in active optical fibers

INO is pleased to announce its new service offer for the characterization of the photodegradation of active optical fibers. Full Story
Quebec City, April 15, 2009
INO and ABB Bomem Inc. sign a partnership agreement

INO (National Optics Institute) and ABB Bomem Inc. Announce the signing of a partnership agreement regarding INO’s infrared microbolometric technology for the aerospace sector. Full Story
Quebec City, April 8, 2009
Delivery of a Femtosecond Laser to Université de Sherbrooke

On April 1, INO delivered a femtosecond fiber laser operating at a wavelength of 1500 nm to Université de Sherbrooke. This laser emits an average power of 1 Watt and will be used among other things to conduct experiments on treating macular degeneration—an ocular disease that generally appears in seniors—and... Full Story
Quebec City, Canada, March 17, 2009
INO capitalizes once again on its ability to innovate: NASA will soon launch into orbit a unique space technology

In the wake of a research and development contract exceeding $3 million and representing three years of work by approximately 60 specialized researchers and technicians, National Optics Institute (INO) this morning unveiled an innovative technology based on infrared microbolometric radiometers developed... Full Story

Quebec City, Canada, November 18, 2008
INO signs worldwide license agreement with Searidge Technologies Inc.

INO (the National Optics Institute) has signed a non-transferable worldwide license agreement with Searidge Technologies Inc. Granting the company full use of all technologies developed by INO, and to which INO and Searidge now jointly hold rights. These technologies will improve the performance of... Full Story
Quebec City, Canada, October 8, 2008
INO introduces its 640 x 480 Pixel Thermal Infrared
Camera Module

INO is pleased to announce its new 640 x 480 pixel thermal infrared camera module (IRXCore-640). Full Story
Quebec City, Canada, September 17, 2008
On the occasion of its 20^th anniversary
INO will host an important technology meeting

Today, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of its establishment, INO is holding a technological gathering to which take part the Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity, Mr. Sam Hamad and Quebec City’s Mayor, Mr. Régis Labeaume, as well as entrepreneurs, scientists and renowned speakers. Canada’s... Full Story
Quebec City, Canada, September 16, 2008
On the occasion of its 20^th anniversary
INO HONOURS ITS BUILDERS

On the occasion of a ceremony celebrating the 20^th anniversary of the Institut national d’optique’s (INO) establishment, its CEO, Mr. Jean-Yves Roy, honoured the exceptional contribution of different personalities whose vision and leadership have contributed significantly to INO’s... Full Story
Quebec City, Canada, June 12, 2008
Twenty years after its creation INO is still growing

"The year 2007-2008 will have enabled INO to increase its global revenues to $32.2 million, an increase of about 4% compared to last year’s results." Full Story
Quebec City, Canada, May 28, 2008
INO signs a cooperation agreement with a major German partner

INO announces the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Bavarian Laser Centre GmbH (BLZ), a research centre in Erlangen, Germany, specializing in photonic microsystems research, development, and production. Full Story
Quebec City, May 15, 2008
A First in Québec

INO and Industrial Materials Institute of NRCC join to create the new Réseau des centres de recherche – Innovation managériale Full Story
Quebec City, Canada, May 15, 2008
INO Technology Transfer
Creation of LeddarTech, a promising new startup

INO is announcing the signing of a technology transfer agreement with LeddarTech, a new spinoff company, for the development and commercialization of LEDDAR™ technology developed by INO researchers. LeddarTech offers unique solutions for the detection and ranging of objects based on light emitting diode... Full Story
January 22, 2008
The Government of Canada Recognises the Excellence of INO

The president and CEO of the National Optics Institute (INO), Mr. Jean-Yves Roy was delighted by the tangible financial support that accompanies the “Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research” recognition that the INO just received from the Canadian government. Full Story

Quebec City, Canada, October 3, 2006
INO and Optosecurity Expand their Partnership

INO announced today a second technology transfer to Optosecurity Inc. Of Quebec. INO played an early role participating in Optosecurity through a first technology transfer in 2004. The technology transfer announced today demonstrates an increased commitment to this powerful business and technology partnership. Full Story
Quebec City, Canada, September 18, 2006
INO – CorActive High Tech Inc. Partnership Agreement

INO, a Canadian world leader in optics and photonics technology, is pleased to announce that it entered into an exclusive, worldwide agreement with CorActive High Tech Inc., one of the most prominent independent developer and manufacturer of advanced Specialty Optical Fiber (SOF) products, to combine... Full Story
Quebec City, Canada, September 5, 2006
Technology Cooperation Agreement Between Ino and Korea Photonics Technology Institute (KOPTI)

Today marks the signing of a cooperation agreement between INO and the KOREA Photonics Technology Institute of Gwangju, Korea, both leaders in their respective fields in the development of photonics technologies applied to the industry. Full Story

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New expertise in glue characterization

INO delighted with a confirmed $45 million in federal government funding over five years

In Another Show of Support for Quebec, Government of Canada Grants $45 million in Funding to the Institut national d'optique

INO's role in the economic growth of the Quebec City area

A week rich in innovation: activities held in conjunction with the 3rd ISPIM Symposium are a success!

Quebec Seeks Solutions: a world first for open innovation in Quebec City!

For the second year in a row INO partners with the “Light the Night” walk to fight blood cancers

The Quebec Photonic Network brings together optics/photonics industry leaders to position the industry on the world energy market - A first in Quebec!

International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM) - chooses Quebec City for its 3rd international symposium, with INO as host

2009–2010 results unveiled - despite economic slowdown, INO increases outside earnings 12% and consolidates leadership

At INO, innovation drives everything we do, as shown at the awards ceremony for our first INOvation Challenge, which took place on December 11, 2009.

New INO Ontario office announces first contract

INO proud to see IRphotonics receive prestigious prism award for photonics innovation

INO Delighted to see Leddartech Achieve a Milestone in its Growth

New Spinoff for INO: Creation of Pavemetrics Systems Inc.

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between PTAC (Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada) and National Optics Institute (INO)

2008–2009 ANNUAL RESULTS - Despite the challenging economy, INO maintains its level of activity

Canadian government recognizes INO’s key role. The Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec grants $12 million in funding

INO continues expanding into western Canada

INO introduces its new characterization service of the photodarkening in active optical fibers

INO and ABB Bomem Inc. sign a partnership agreement

Delivery of a Femtosecond Laser to Université de Sherbrooke

INO capitalizes once again on its ability to innovate: NASA will soon launch into orbit a unique space technology

INO signs worldwide license agreement with Searidge Technologies Inc.

INO introduces its 640 x 480 Pixel Thermal InfraredCamera Module

On the occasion of its 20th anniversaryINO will host an important technology meeting

On the occasion of its 20th anniversaryINO HONOURS ITS BUILDERS

Twenty years after its creation INO is still growing

INO signs a cooperation agreement with a major German partner

A First in Québec

INO Technology TransferCreation of LeddarTech, a promising new startup

The Government of Canada Recognises the Excellence of INO

INO Pan Canadian Expansion Kicks Off in Canada’s Technology Triangle, Waterloo Region

Argentinian and Canadian Space Agencies Call on the Expertise of INO

INO and Optosecurity Expand their Partnership

INO – CorActive High Tech Inc. Partnership Agreement

Technology Cooperation Agreement Between Ino and Korea Photonics Technology Institute (KOPTI)

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INO introduces its 640 x 480 Pixel Thermal Infrared
Camera Module

On the occasion of its 20^th anniversary
INO will host an important technology meeting

On the occasion of its 20^th anniversary
INO HONOURS ITS BUILDERS

INO Technology Transfer
Creation of LeddarTech, a promising new startup