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Quebec SMEs in the Defence Market: Fool’s Trap, Holy Grail, or Something in Between? (Category: Defence)
In my view, the answer lies somewhere in between. The real question is: how can Quebec’s Small and Mid-sized Enterprises (SMEs) capture meaningful value from the defence market? With Quebec’s battery strategy struggling to deliver good news, attention is shifting toward Canada’s federal defence spending—an impressive $82 billion over five years . Defence markets, both domestic and international, are drawing more spotlight than ever. Source: CBC News On December 15, 2025, La P
Nicholas Gagnon
Dec 17, 20256 min read


Organic and Printed Electronics: The Flexible Future of Photovoltaics (Category: PV)
This blog marks the second installment of my ongoing exploration into photovoltaic technologies. Here, I dive into the dynamic and fast-evolving world of printed and flexible organic photovoltaics (OPVs)—a segment that’s not only technically exciting but also commercially transformative. Over the past decade, both photovoltaics and electronics have undergone remarkable evolution, driven by breakthroughs in organic, carbon-based conductive materials and inks. These innovations
Nicholas Gagnon
Oct 28, 20253 min read


Photovoltaic: Under the Sun, Beyond the Horizon (Category: PV)
Illuminating Today’s Energy Landscape While Shaping Tomorrow’s Possibilities This blog explores the dynamic world of photovoltaics (PV)—from global trends to Canada’s evolving role in solar energy. While my deeper interest lies in flexible, organic PV technologies, I wanted to first map the broader solar cell landscape before diving into emerging materials and applications. Global Snapshot: Photovoltaic Solar Cell Panels in 2024 According to IEA-PVPS data, the cumulative glob
Nicholas Gagnon
Oct 24, 20253 min read


Stirring the PIC Pot: TFLN and BTO Add New Flavour to the Wafer Menu (Category: PIC)
SiN Wafer, courtesy imec (image) I conducted some research to revisit the Canadian PIC ecosystem—particularly its intersection with...
Nicholas Gagnon
Sep 29, 20253 min read


Oh Canada, You Invented What?! – Innovation, Eh? (Category: Innovation)
According to the Global Innovation Index 2024 (GII 2024) , Canada ranks 14th among global leaders in innovation outputs. At the top of...
Nicholas Gagnon
Sep 3, 20253 min read


Prevent the glitch, stay out of the ditch! (Category: Robotics)
According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) , the world installed 541,000 new robots in 2024, bringing the global...
Nicholas Gagnon
Sep 2, 20252 min read
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