# List of research institutes in the province of Quebec

Tamtam tracks 52 research institutes headquartered in the province of Quebec. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by McGill University, Université de Montréal and Université Laval. Their median headcount is 685. Half of them were founded in 1969 or later. The most common headquarters are Montreal (21), Quebec City (11) and Gatineau (2).

These organizations are primarily higher education institutions and healthcare providers in Quebec. They include major universities such as McGill University, a research-intensive university with diverse international students, and Université de Montréal, a leading higher education institution with an extensive alumni network. Also present are healthcare providers like CHUM - Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, which offers specialized care and conducts research, and CHU de Québec, a leading healthcare institution providing care to nearly two million people.

The data shows a strong concentration of these institutions in Montreal, which is home to several universities and hospitals. Another pattern is the prevalence of French-language institutions, reflecting Quebec's linguistic context, with Université Laval in Quebec City and Université de Sherbrooke being notable examples.

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| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [McGill University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mcgill-university) (mcgill.ca)<br>Leading research-intensive university with diverse international students, multiple campuses, extensive programs, and partnerships with teaching hospitals for healthcare education. | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 15,235 | 1821 |
| 2 | [Université de Montréal](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-de-montreal) (umontreal.ca)<br>Leading higher education institution in Quebec with extensive alumni network, affiliated schools, and recognized as a top Canadian employer. | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 12,234 | 1878 |
| 3 | [Université Laval](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-laval) (ulaval.ca)<br>This organization is a French-language university that trains individuals, fosters knowledge, promotes change, and contributes to societal advancement through research and development | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Quebec City | 9,785 | 1852 |
| 4 | [Concordia University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/concordia-university) (concordia.ca)<br>A top-ranked university in Montreal, continually reimagining higher education, offering experiential learning and cross-functional research to a diverse, engaged student body. | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 8,419 | 1974 |
| 5 | [Université de Sherbrooke](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-de-sherbrooke) (usherbrooke.ca)<br>A French-speaking institution in Canada's Quebec province, Université de Sherbrooke offers recognized academic education to over 40,000 students, including international students | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Sherbrooke | 7,200 | 1954 |
| 6 | [UQAM \| Université du Québec à Montréal](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/uqam-universite-du-quebec-a-montreal) (uqam.ca)<br>A public French-language university known for quality programs, social research, and innovation in creative arts, offering training on campus and regional centers | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 6,602 | 1969 |
| 7 | [CHUM - Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chum-centre-hospitalier-de-l-universite-de-montreal) (chumontreal.qc.ca)<br>Provides general, specialized, and highly specialized care to adult patients, conducts research, offers teaching, and promotes health to 40% of Quebec's population. | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 4,507 | 1996 |
| 8 | [CHU de Québec](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chu-de-quebec) (chudequebec.ca)<br>Leading healthcare institution in Quebec, providing general, specialized, and super-specialized care to nearly two million people Strong focus on education, research, and technological advancements in health | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇨🇦 Quebec City | 3,643 | 2012 |
| 9 | [Polytechnique Montréal](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/polytechnique-montreal) (polymtl.ca)<br>Engineering university offering over 120 programs, conducting extensive research, educating thousands of engineers, and leading Quebec's engineering community. | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 2,991 | 1873 |
| 10 | [Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-du-quebec-a-trois-rivieres) (uqtr.ca)<br>Specialized university offering innovative fields of study and research, such as leisure, small business management, hydrogen research, chiropractic, midwifery, criminalistic chemistry, philosophy, and arts | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Trois-Rivières | 2,649 | 1969 |
| 11 | [CHU Sainte-Justine](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chu-sainte-justine) (chusj.org)<br>The largest mother-child hospital in Canada, CHU Sainte-Justine employs 5,000 staff and 500 healthcare professionals, prioritizing innovation and patient-centered care | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 2,482 |  |
| 12 | [Université du Québec en Outaouais](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-du-quebec-en-outaouais) (uqo.ca)<br>A public Francophone university providing quality education and research in Quebec, Canada, with over 7,300 students, 200 professors, and renowned research teams | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Gatineau | 1,370 | 1980 |
| 13 | [Université du Québec à Rimouski](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-du-quebec-a-rimouski) (uqar.ca)<br>A French-language university dedicated to spreading knowledge and contributing to the local community since its founding in 1969 | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Rimouski | 1,269 | 1969 |
| 14 | [Université du Québec à Chicoutimi](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-du-quebec-a-chicoutimi) (uqac.ca)<br>An education institution founded in 1969 with a diverse student body of 6,500, including international students from over 50 countries | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Saguenay | 1,230 | 1969 |
| 15 | [Santé Québec - Institut de cardiologie de Montréal](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sante-quebec-institut-de-cardiologie-de-montreal) (icm-mhi.org)<br>A highly specialized hospital focusing on cardiology, dedicated to care, research, education, prevention, rehabilitation, and evaluating new technologies in the field | Medical Practices | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 1,228 | 1954 |
| 16 | [Centre de recherche du CHUM (CRCHUM)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centre-de-recherche-du-chum-crchum) (chumontreal.qc.ca)<br>Conducts basic, clinical, and population health research; trains future scientists in a diverse and inclusive environment; recognized as a major Canadian research institution. | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 1,132 |  |
| 17 | [RI-MUHC \| Research Institute of the MUHC \| #rimuhc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ri-muhc-research-institute-of-the-muhc-rimuhc) (rimuhc.ca)<br>The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre accelerates biomedical research to improve human health for both pediatric and adult programs | Research Services | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 1,084 |  |
| 18 | [Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mila-quebec-artificial-intelligence-institute) (mila.quebec)<br>A research institute specializing in deep learning founded by Professor Yoshua Bengio, known for contributions to language modeling, machine translation, and more | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 995 | 1993 |
| 19 | [Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-du-quebec-en-abitibi-temiscamingue) (uqat.ca)<br>A university in Abitibi-Témiscamingue offering accessible education with a focus on student success, personalized support, and strong relationships with the local community | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Rouyn-Noranda | 876 | 1983 |
| 20 | [Institut national de santé publique du Québec](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-national-de-sante-publique-du-quebec) (inspq.qc.ca)<br>This organization aims to advance public health knowledge and strategies to improve the health and well-being of Québecers through cross-sector collaboration | Public Health | 🇨🇦 Quebec City | 874 | 1998 |
| 21 | [Institut national de la recherche scientifique](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-national-de-la-recherche-scientifique) (inrs.ca)<br>Dedicated to research and graduate education, the company collaborates with industry to develop solutions in various sectors such as health, environment, and nanotechnologies | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Quebec City | 859 | 1969 |
| 22 | [Collège de Maisonneuve](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/college-de-maisonneuve) (cmaisonneuve.qc.ca)<br>A recognized higher education institution focused on student success through quality programs, internships, and cultural activities, contributing to research and innovation locally and globally | Education Administration Programs | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 849 | 1929 |
| 23 | [Université TÉLUQ](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-teluq) (teluq.ca)<br>A pioneer in French-language distance education, offering over 100 programs and 400 courses to 18,000 students annually in North America | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Quebec City | 847 | 1972 |
| 24 | [Hopital Maisonneuve-Rosemont](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hopital-maisonneuve-rosemont) (maisonneuve-rosemont.org)<br>Medical practice specializing in providing healthcare services located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Medical Practice | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 740 | 1954 |
| 25 | [Centre de recherche Azrieli du CHU Sainte-Justine](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centre-de-recherche-azrieli-du-chu-sainte-justine) (recherche.chusj.org)<br>A research center focused on improving maternal and child health through innovative and multidisciplinary research, with a team of over 1200 members | Think Tanks | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 685 | 1974 |
| 26 | [ENAP - École nationale d'administration publique](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/enap-ecole-nationale-d-administration-publique) (enap.ca)<br>The company is a leading public administration school offering programs, research, and services to improve public sector management and governance globally | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Quebec City | 656 | 1969 |
| 27 | [Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec - Université Laval](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-universitaire-de-cardiologie-et-de-pneumologie-de-quebec-universite) (iucpq.ca)<br>Providing specialized care, research, and education in cardiovascular, respiratory, obesity-related diseases, alongside geriatric, palliative, internal medicine services, with a focus on prevention and rehabilitation | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇨🇦 Quebec City | 648 | 1918 |
| 28 | [CRCHUQ](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/crchuq) (crchudequebec.ulaval.ca)<br>The Center for Research at CHUQ is a leading medical research center affiliated with Laval University, focusing on various fields like cancer and neuroscience | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇨🇦 Quebec City | 637 | 1968 |
| 29 | [CEGEP de Saint-Jérôme](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cegep-de-saint-jerome) (cstj.qc.ca)<br>Established in 1970, this organization offers 21 programs in pre-university and technical training across three campuses, with over 600 employees and 6,000 students annually | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Saint-Jérôme | 624 | 1970 |
| 30 | [Cégep de l'Outaouais](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cegep-de-l-outaouais) (cegepoutaouais.qc.ca)<br>Established in 1967, this institution offers higher education in Quebec, providing pre-university and technical training programs It has evolved through various name changes | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Gatineau | 607 | 1967 |
| 31 | [Cégep de Trois-Rivières](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cegep-de-trois-rivieres) (cegeptr.qc.ca)<br>A post-secondary institution offering 37 programs to over 4,700 students, in addition to various continuing education programs and three technology transfer centers | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Trois-Rivières | 607 | 1968 |
| 32 | [Cégep André-Laurendeau](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cegep-andre-laurendeau) (claurendeau.qc.ca)<br>The organization is dedicated to the success of students and their community, offering high-quality education to students, including specialized programs and international opportunities | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 LaSalle | 531 |  |
| 33 | [The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-neuro-montreal-neurological-institute-hospital) (mcgill.ca)<br>A leading center for brain research and patient care, focused on understanding and treating nervous system disorders through integration of research, care, and training | Research Services | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 504 | 1934 |
| 34 | [INO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ino) (luqia.ca)<br>Leader in optics and photonics technology innovation, providing integrated solutions to businesses in various industries through R&D contracts and specialized expertise | Research Services | 🇨🇦 Quebec City | 504 | 1988 |
| 35 | [Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cegep-de-saint-hyacinthe) (cegepsth.qc.ca)<br>A recognized college offering high-quality programs for over 5000 students, with a focus on technical education, research, and innovation in various fields | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Saint-Hyacinthe | 481 | 1968 |
| 36 | [Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-de-tourisme-et-d-hotellerie-du-quebec) (ithq.qc.ca)<br>A leading specialized training institute in Canada, offering high-level programs in tourism and hospitality, known for excellence and professional expertise | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 450 | 1968 |
| 37 | [Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM) / Montreal Clinical Research Institute](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-de-recherches-cliniques-de-montreal-ircm-montreal-clinical-research) (ircm.qc.ca)<br>Internationally renowned biomedical research organization with state-of-the-art technology, multidisciplinary training, specialized clinics, and focus on rare and genetic diseases | Research Services | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 442 | 1967 |
| 38 | [Collège de Rimouski](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/college-de-rimouski) (college-rimouski.qc.ca)<br>A higher education institution offering diverse programs to over 2,550 students, supported by 800 staff members, and providing skills development for 3000 individuals and 180 businesses | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Rimouski | 376 |  |
| 39 | [Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cegep-de-la-gaspesie-et-des-iles) (cegepgim.ca)<br>Located in a unique landscape, this institution in Gaspésie offers dynamic education, guided by daring teams, with a vision for the future | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Gaspé | 360 | 1968 |
| 40 | [Douglas Mental Health Institute](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/douglas-mental-health-institute) (douglas.qc.ca)<br>A mental health institute and research center affiliated with McGill University, focusing on advanced research and treatment in mental health | Research Services | 🇨🇦 Verdun | 359 |  |
| 41 | [Institut national de psychiatrie légale Philippe-Pinel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-national-de-psychiatrie-legale-philippe-pinel) (pinel.qc.ca)<br>Established in 1970, this institute provides third-line forensic psychiatry services, including treatment, evaluation, teaching, research, and violence prevention with a focus on safety and improvement | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 338 | 1970 |
| 42 | [FPInnovations](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fpinnovations) (web.fpinnovations.ca)<br>A not-for-profit organization specializing in research and innovation for the Canadian forest sector, offering solutions to enhance global competitiveness | Research Services | 🇨🇦 Pointe Claire | 333 | 2007 |
| 43 | [University of Quebec](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-quebec) (reseau.uquebec.ca)<br>A collaborative French-speaking network of 10 renowned establishments focused on transforming lives, knowledge, Quebec, and the world while embracing diversity | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Quebec City | 323 | 1968 |
| 44 | [Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-universitaire-en-sante-mentale-de-montreal) (ciusss-estmtl.gouv.qc.ca)<br>Provides specialized mental health care, conducts research, evaluates interventions, trains professionals, and raises awareness for social action and destigmatization, promoting full citizenship. | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 317 | 1873 |
| 45 | [Canadian Space Agency](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/canadian-space-agency) (asc-csa.gc.ca)<br>Develops and applies space knowledge for Canadians and humanity's benefit, fostering excellence, client focus, and partnerships through employee-oriented practices and open communication. | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇨🇦 Saint-Hubert | 253 | 1989 |
| 46 | [Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-du-quebec-en-abitibi-temiscamingue-rouyn-noranda) (uqat.ca)<br>For over 25 years, this university excels in teaching and research to support students in successfully completing their academic projects | Education Administration Programs | 🇨🇦 Rouyn-Noranda | 184 |  |
| 47 | [FSA ULaval](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fsa-ulaval) (fsa.ulaval.ca)<br>Leading business school in Quebec City offering excellence in teaching and research, located at Université Laval's Palasis-Prince Pavilion campus | Higher Education | 🇨🇦 Quebec City | 184 | 1924 |
| 48 | [CIRANO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cirano) (cirano.qc.ca)<br>Interuniversity research center connecting academics, governments, and businesses to provide multidisciplinary insights and support decision-making in Quebec and beyond. | Research Services | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 162 | 1993 |
| 49 | [COALIA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/coalia) (coalia.ca)<br>A specialized center focusing on mineral technology and plastics research, providing assistance and information to develop innovative products and processes for companies and organizations | Research Services | 🇨🇦 Thetford Mines | 53 | 1984 |
| 50 | [Prompt](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/prompt-montreal) (promptinnov.com)<br>A non-profit organization facilitating industrial-university R&D partnerships in the Quebec ICT market, enhancing research capabilities, and fostering collaboration and innovation | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 51 | 2003 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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