Biopterre
(Biopterre)

Cégep de La Pocatière

Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière, QC

ABOUT Biopterre

Through innovation, Biopterre's mission is to increase the competitiveness of businesses in the bioresources sector and, consequently, to contribute to regional development.

Biopterre is:

  • 52 skilled individuals dedicated to the success of the organization and its partners;
  • Research infrastructure valued at over $4 million;
  • Initiatives focused on accelerating innovation, connecting partners, and pooling resources among businesses;
  • More than 160 active projects annually;
  • Over 125 companies supported each year in their innovation process;
  • Around fifteen college and university-level interns introduced to the world of applied research each year;
  • A team of engaged educators.


Contact Biopterre

Biopterre Marie-Pierre Dufresne

Marie-Pierre Dufresne
Executive Director

+1-418-856-5917x230

marie-pierre.dufresne@biopterre.com


Biopterre Karine Bradette

Karine Bradette
Coordinator of Administrative Services

+1-418-856-5917x220

karine.bradette@biopterre.com


Biopterre Marie-Pierre Leclerc

Marie-Pierre Leclerc
Administrative Assistant

+1-418-856-5917x202

marie-pierre.leclerc@biopterre.com



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RESEARCH AND INNOVATION EXPERTISE

EXPERTISE

  1. Biotechnologies and Horticultural Products
  2. Biomass and Environmental Technologies
  3. NTFPs and Agroforestry
  4. Mycotechnologies
  5. Smart Cultivation

TECHNOLOGY SECTORS

  1. Agriculture
  2. Biotechnology
  3. Environmental Technology
  4. Forestry

EQUIPMENT AND LABS

Equipment Function
Biotechnology Laboratory
  • Molecular Biology Platform
  • In Vitro Culture Platform
  • Characterization Platform (Biochar and Biomass)
  • Shared Laboratory (Industrial Rental Platform)
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Controlled Environment Laboratory 3 independent indoor cultivation units (ICUs) allowing automated control of environmental parameters (light intensity and spectrum, temperature, humidity, CO2) and fertigation
Pilot Plant for Solid-State Fermentation Production
  • Line 1 – Mycelium production with steam pasteurization – dry incubation or high-humidity indoor cultivation unit (example of products: gourmet mushroom blocks, mycomaterials)
  • Line 2 – Mycelium production in sterile containment – dry incubation or high-humidity indoor cultivation unit
  • Line 3 – Production and scale-up in bioreactors from 15L to 300L
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Greenhouses and Experimental Field Plots High-performance greenhouse complex with 280 m² of space divided between 2 separate greenhouses
Biomass Conditioning Platform
  • Biobaler™ WB-55 from Groupe Anderson Inc.
  • Morbark Wood Hog 2600 Horizontal Grinder
  • BM75 Grinder
  • SchutteBuffalo 1320 Hammer Mill
  • Farmi CH260 Chipper
  • GR220 and GR75 Pellet Mills
  • RTM TMR Express Mixer
  • Dust Removal Cyclone
  • Plastic Mulch Layer
  • Transplanter with Pots
  • And many other pieces of equipment available upon request
Instruments and Equipment for Biochar Characterization

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