ABOUT US
ABOUT US
For 18 years, AG-Bio Centre has been supporting the growth of companies in the agri-food, biotechnology and environmental science sectors by providing entrepreneurial guidance based on an open innovation approach and backed by a network of experts in business and research.
We provide an environment that fosters research and development for technology companies, including laboratories, offices and administrative services tailored to our clients’ needs.
Our team
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Alain Cadoret CEO
418 835 2110 ext. 102
Alain Cadoret has nearly 20 years of experience in business financing and coaching.
He is on many boards of directors and has guided numerous entrepreneurs through the start-up process. Building on his experience in financial management, he is recognized throughout Québec for his skills in entrepreneurship and innovation. Known for his vision and his distinctive personalized approach to coaching, he works to advance the companies in his business network.
At the head of AG-Bio Centre since April 2007, Alain is recognized as a creative leader in the greater Quebec City business community.
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Stéphane Moirand, MBA Business Strategy Director
418 835 2110 ext. 123
stephane.moirand@agbiocentre.com
Stéphane Moirand is known for creating business development strategies and marketing approaches adapted to start-ups. He has guided more than forty companies through process of drafting business plans, preparing financial projections and seeking financing.
With broad expertise and versatility, he is able to coach entrepreneurs throughout their development.
He holds an MBA in Management from Université Laval and a master’s degree in economic and social administration from the University of Western Ontario. Stéphane has been part of the AG-Bio Centre team since 2011.
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Valérie Kérouac Executive assistant et Coordinator
418 835 2110 ext. 101
valerie.kerouac@agbiocentre.com
Valérie Kérouac joined the AG-Bio Centre team in 2009. With over 15 years of experience in human resource management at several SMEs, she also holds a college degree in accounting. An entrepreneur herself, she is familiar with the reality of the incubator’s client companies.
Responsible for orientation of new clients, Valérie guides them through the process and provides intake support. She conducts administrative follow-up of each company, coordinates and plans the incubator’s activities and manages the building.
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Marc Purcell Scientific Director
418-835-2110 ext. 104
A scientist and entrepreneur, Marc Purcell has over 18 years of experience in health product development (food supplements, cosmetics, natural health products and pharmaceuticals). In recent years, he has taken part in numerous business projects and initiated several projects that have led to the commercialization of innovative products.
Marc is recognized by his peers for his versatility, critical thinking and experience in starting biotech companies as well as his broad scientific knowledge. He is thus well-positioned to thoroughly evaluate the needs of start-ups and other companies in order to provide valuable assistance and guidance.
Marc completed his postdoctoral training in molecular biology at Harvard University. He also holds a master’s degree and a doctorate in biophysics from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières as well as a bachelor’s degree in physiology from the Université de Sherbrooke
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Maxime Jean Operations Director
418-835-2110
maxime.jean@agbiocentre.com
Maxime Jean cumule plus de 20 ans d’expérience en entrepreneuriat, financement d’entreprise et développement économique. Il comprend la réalité des entrepreneurs pour avoir fondé sa compagnie de production de films documentaires l’ayant amené à voyager des plus hautes montagnes de l’Himalaya jusqu’aux îles Galapagos. Créativité, innovation, réseautage et travail d’équipe sont selon lui les ingrédients liés à la réussite.
Titulaire d’un baccalauréat en administration des affaires, spécialisé en finance, Il a accompagné de nombreux entrepreneurs dans le financement et le développement de leurs projets d’affaires. Comme directeur général d’une organisation spécialisée en mentorat d’affaires et en transfert d’entreprise, il a contribué à faire évoluer les entrepreneurs dans les différentes phases de développement de leurs entreprises.
Sa polyvalence, son expérience, sa créativité et sa grande écoute sont des atouts pour la réussite des entrepreneurs.
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Soulaf Slaoui Coordinator Mycélium
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMITTED LEADERS SHARING NETWORKS AND EXPERTISE
Paul Paquin Chair, professor emeritus, Département de sciences des aliments (Food Science Department), Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation (School of Agricultural and Food Sciences). Founder of l’Institut sur la nutrition et les aliments fonctionnels (INAF; Institute for Nutrition and Functional Foods).
Julien-Pierre Côté Vice-chair, Business law attorney at KSA Avocats
Mireille Lemieux Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Senior Manager for Commercial, Industrial and Real Estate Markets, Desjardins Business
Edwin Bourget Director, professor emeritus, Laval University
Laurent Brochu Director, President of MultiServices Marketing inc.l
Francis Chenard Director, Vice-Chair Business Development, R&D Pharmalab
Isabelle Fortier Director, Executive Director of the Cégep de Lévis
Renée Michaud Director, Executive Director and Business Development INAF