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THE CRID

In 2015, a group of people interested in economic development set up the Center for Research, Innovation and Development of Dieppe. This center was created with the view that innovation and creativity are the basis for improving competitiveness in companies. The preferred approach is to support entrepreneurs by offering them a diagnostic analysis of their operations and procedures. Following this analysis, the expert consultants selected to support the entrepreneurs propose strategies and measures for improvements that will have positive consequences for the results to be achieved. The goal is to create a culture of innovation that will be sustainable within the company once the intervention is complete.

Vision

Be a key partner in promoting a culture of innovation, research and productivity to improve the competitiveness of New Brunswick SMEs.

Mission

Proactively support enterprises to cultivate a sustainable and creative thought process to accelerate their growth.

Team

Norbert Cyr, P.Eng.
Executive Director
Norbert Cyr joined the CRID in September 2018 in the role of Executive Director. Norbert brings to the CRID valuable experience in leadership roles in manufacturing, quality management, continuous improvement, customer delivery services and contract management. The Executive Director promotes a culture of innovation and supports entrepreneurs in developing a strategic approach for innovation and continuous productivity improvement. Having learned from his past experience that adapting products and process with advance and innovative technologies creates a path to expansion and opens new market opportunities, Norbert will work in collaboration with key stakeholders and create programs which enables entrepreneurs to reduce waste, improve competitiveness and their overall business performance.

Gaston Losier, P.Eng.
President
 

Board of Directors

  • Michel Vienneau
  • Gaston Losier
  • Chantal Ferguson
  • Maurice Richard
  • Michelyne Paulin
  • Yves Daigle