As a Senior Director of Science & Technology, I am committed to enhancing the efforts of public research stakeholders in bringing their innovations to fruition. By fostering exchange and collaboration with other units, I ensure operational planning and monitoring in terms of technology transfer. My role is to provide project managers with the tools and coaching they need to effectively guide researchers and their institutions through our process. That way, together we can meet the challenges inherent in the development of innovative ideas and their integration in society in order to contribute to Québec’s economic and social prosperity.

I hold a PhD in molecular and cellular biology from the Université de La Rochelle, a Master’s degree in biotechnology and management, and an engineering diploma in industrial biology. I also completed a post-doctorate in microbiology and immunobiology at the Université de Montréal, where I combined scientific projects, teaching and mentoring.

Currently Senior Director of Partnerships with Public Research Institutions at Axelys, I contribute to the development of relationships with research institutions, thereby promoting innovations from Quebec institutions.

Before joining Axelys in 2023, I worked at the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) as a communications and knowledge mobilization advisor, where I focused on disseminating scientific results and promoting FRQ activities.

As a Project Manager in Life Sciences & Health, my mission is to analyze the potential of inventions stemming from Québec public research and to identify hypotheses, avenues and strategies for transforming inventions into useful innovations that profit society, as well as life-saving therapies. At Axelys, I am happy to contribute to the development of Québec’s bioeconomy.

As a Project Manager in Science & Technology, my mission is to accelerate the development and transfer of innovation stemming from public research in Québec. I play a central role in technical and business analysis, the creation of commercialization plans and actions, strategy and management of intellectual property, transfer and funding applications. Ultimately, by managing the projects in my portfolio, I contribute to Québec’s sustainable prosperity.

As a Project Manager at Axelys, my mission is to accompany innovations stemming from public research through their entire lifecycle, working with institutions, researchers, the investment ecosystem and investment community at large. My role is to identify, accelerate the growth of and support the innovations that will make tomorrow’s world a better place for society. This is a privilege for me, and I apply all my energy to it every day.

As a project manager in science and technology, I contribute to the valorization of Quebec inventions in order to better integrate them into society. I specialize in life sciences and health, to help Quebec build a better future for its future generations in a healthy and prosperous environment.

As a Project Manager, my role is to weave the interface between researchers and innovation stakeholders, guiding each technology towards its maximum impact within our society. I use my scientific background and expertise in intellectual property to provide personalized support tailored to the needs of each commercialization project.

As a Project Manager, my mission is to support inventors and researchers in the development of their high-potential innovations, in order to reach a level of maturity that will attract business partners with a view to transferring them or launching a start-up. My experience in the field of commercializing innovations from public research enables me to contribute to Québec’s sustainable development.

As a Project Manager, I draw on my expertise in biomechanical engineering and AI to help researchers bring their innovations to the market. With the help of our analysts, I assess the technical and business potential of innovations, manage IP strategies and secure funding by identifying appropriate programs. My mission is to ensure that Québec society benefits from the fruits of public research.

As a project manager at Axelys, my mission is to support researchers in the development and maturation of their technologies. I define intellectual property protection strategies and identify appropriate funding sources. Thanks to my expertise in immuno-oncology and pharmaceutical sciences, I can tailor my support to the specific needs of each project. I’m involved in helping inventions evolve for transfer, thereby maximizing the impact of scientific advances in Quebec.

As a Project Manager in Society & Culture, I aim to increase the use and to maximize the impact of public research. I work on projects with respect to social sciences, humanities, arts and literature and other research sectors that have come up with innovative solutions to well-defined social problems. I specialize in the valorization of health and education research.

As a project manager, I support researchers in the valorization of their results, ensuring that they are implemented in society in such a way as to generate a positive and lasting impact. My work begins with the evaluation of innovations stemming from public research in the social sciences, humanities, arts and humanities, before supporting their development and promoting their adoption in stakeholder communities. Passionate about multidisciplinary projects, I strive to build bridges between disciplines and stakeholders to maximize the reach of the innovations I support and address the complex challenges we face.

As a project manager in society and culture, I aim to maximize the benefits of Quebec’s public research for the population. I support research teams in their projects in the humanities, social sciences, arts and humanities.

The common thread running through these initiatives? To develop creative actions and solutions to clearly defined societal problems or needs. I identify and develop the social, environmental, cultural and economic value of the projects produced by the research teams. What am I particularly passionate about? Supporting projects that concretely improve people’s living conditions, promote justice and reduce economic and social inequalities for the benefit of society as a whole.

As a Practice Leader, I coordinate the operations of our team of analysts and contribute to the development and implementation of processes and best practices for the evaluation of innovation potential and the commercialization of inventions stemming from public research in Québec. Thanks to my expertise in life sciences and intellectual property, I also specialize in assessing the innovation potential of new technologies and developing IP strategies for Québec companies.

As a Technical-Commercial Analyst, my role is to evaluate the innovation potential of technologies stemming from Québec public research. I specialize in analyzing innovations beloging to the life sciences. I assess the intellectual property and commercial potential of these innovations in order to position them in their market. At Axelys, I’m involved in the mission of transferring ideas from public research to receptor communities for the benefit of Québec society.

As a Technical-Commercial Analyst, my mission is to carry out in-depth research on each of the files we receive, in order to assess their patentability and business potential. More pointedly, my job consists in analyzing prior art and assessing the market to support the decision to pursue or abandon the process of commercializing potential innovations, particularly in science and technology.

As a Technical-Commercial Analyst, my role is to assess the value of ideas, to ensure that the full potential of Québec innovations is captured, but also to ensure their competitiveness and IP protection. I specialize in information technology, which enables me to provide high value-added information, so that I can bring the best information to our researchers, clients and partners to enhance the value of ideas and maximize their impact.

As a Technical-Commercial Analyst, I help to assess the business potential of inventions proposed by our partners. My role is to situate these potential innovations in relation to existing technologies and solutions, taking into account their IP and added value. I specialize in chemical and biotechnological process analysis, as well as business analysis. At Axelys, I actively contribute to identifying promising innovations that will meet Québec’s economic and social needs.

Mariem Abid is a technical sales analyst at Axelys. She has over 10 years’ combined experience in computer science, signal processing and applied artificial intelligence. She holds a PhD in signal and image processing from INSA Rennes in France. She then completed her postdoctoral training at the Laboratoire de recherche en imagerie et orthopédie (LIO), the Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CRCHUM) and the Centre de recherche LICEF at Université TELUQ for 4 years. Mariem Abid is also a visiting researcher at the Institut d’intelligence artificielle appliquée (I2A Institute) at TÉLUQ University and a tutor for the Computer Science program committee of the Department of Science and Technology at TÉLUQ University.

Mariem Abid is also a scientific entrepreneur, and in 2021 founded applicare.ai, a company specializing in the development of digital biomarkers using artificial intelligence techniques. Mariem Abid has participated in various programs offered by Concordia University’s District 3 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre. First in the Quebec Scientific Entrepreneurship Program (QcSE) (spring 2021 cohort), then in the Market Discovery Program (fall 2021 cohort) and finally the Validation Program (winter 2022 cohort).

She also holds an attestation of professional specialization in business start-up, issued by the Ministère de l’éducation, de l’enseignement supérieur et de la recherche du Québec.She is also founder and mentor of the AI in Health: from research to application community of practice since March 2020, supported by the CHUM School of Artificial Intelligence in Health (ÉIAS). Mariem Abid was a mentor for the third cohort of MILA’s mentoring program from February to November 2023 and a volunteer with Hacking Health Montréal.

As a Technical-Commercial analyst, I help to assess the potential of projects resulting from the investment of public funds in research. The combination of my training and experience, both in research and in industry, mainly focused on the various applications of photonic optics, sensors and instrumentation, as well as materials, enables me to play an active role in fulfilling Axelys’ mission: to promote sustainable prosperity in Québec.

As a Society & Culture Analyst, my mission is to identify opportunities for the application of innovations stemming from public research, by determining the methods of commercialization that will have the greatest impact. More specifically, I support the development of innovations coming from the humanities fields and those of social sciences, in order to provide solutions tailored to Québec’s social challenges.

As a Funding Program Manager, I ensure that the necessary mechanisms are in place to support projects leading to the valorization and transfer of inventions into society. I specialize in project and program engineering and management, strategic negotiation and coordination of public-private funding initiatives. I play an essential role in creating shared value in the Québec innovation ecosystem, by helping to ensure that innovations with strong and promising economic, social and environmental potential find their place in our society.