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Research ServicesQuebec, Canada501-1000 Employees
Luqia, based in Quebec City, Quebec, emerged from the merger of the National Optics Institute and the Computer Research Institute of Montréal to form an industrial innovation lab that sits between academia and industry. It concentrates on artificial intelligence, photonics, and quantum technologies, offering R&D capabilities alongside high‑performance pre‑commercial prototyping to help transform research into practical, market‑ready applications. The lab's activities aim to generate socioeconomic benefits for businesses in Quebec and across Canada, while also contributing to national security. Its primary customers are businesses seeking to boost productivity and competitiveness by turning research discoveries into tangible products. In the broader research services landscape, Luqia positions itself as a partner that bridges academic advances and industrial deployment. Its activities are supported through ongoing collaboration with the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie and Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.