I think it really comes down to two things.
The first is a policy decision. Forty years ago, Université de Sherbrooke decided to invest in quantum science and technology, with no guarantees that it would result in the ecosystem we see today. That decision made it possible for us to really develop that expertise.
The Government of Quebec's decision to create innovation zones came later. Sherbrooke isn't Montreal. It isn't Quebec City. The decision to create innovation zones in a place like Sherbrooke was highly strategic, because it concentrated the expertise that attracted companies and led to more companies being created, as Mr. Blais just explained. That crucial $750 million we received at the time was the key that unlocked what we built.
