Quebec businessmen confident premier’s trip to Israel will yield results
JERUSALEM — Members of Quebec’s business community are confident that a current trip to Israel will help the province turn its innovative ideas into marketable products.
More than 100 people, including entrepreneurs, heads of research institutes and university leaders are accompanying Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard on his first-ever trip to the region.
The goal of the mission is to increase economic and academic research ties between Quebec and Israel, which is known for its technology industry and high number of digital start-ups.
Several members of his entourage say Israel could be a model to follow for Quebec, which has no shortage of talent but struggles to commercialize its products.