For release on Friday, May 9, 2025
Montreal, May 9, 2025 – MISA Group returns from CIM Connect with great pride, having played an active role in this internationally recognized event that brings together the leaders of Canada’s mining industry. This year’s edition clearly demonstrated the tangible impact of the Vortex Journey, MISA Group’s technology innovation accelerator launched in 2023 in collaboration with key partners.
“We’re incredibly proud to see the concrete outcomes achieved by the companies supported through the Vortex Journey in recent years. Our service offer is now well-established, and we’re ready to support customized projects. There’s a real sense of momentum for the innovative initiatives ahead!” — Alain Beauséjour, Executive Director, MISA Group
Several companies that have taken part in the Vortex Program were present at the Quebec Pavilion coordinated by 48e Nord International, including:
G4 R&D, Neuromines Connex, Hyperflo, Métal Marquis, Arlyx, Technosub, ARA Robotique, Norda Stelo, Lichens Innovation, KPI Mining Solutions, and Ambra Solutions. Their strong presence is a testament to the entrepreneurial energy and collective efforts that have taken shape over the past two years.
“The Vortex Journey is an essential lever for innovative SMEs like ours. It’s a structured, hands-on program that helps us move from concept to market. MISA Group has built a powerful engine of transformation within Quebec’s mining innovation ecosystem.” — Michael Simard, Founder, ARLYX Technologies Inc.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to our financial partners — the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF) and the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie (MEIE) — without whom the development and success of the Vortex Program would not have been possible.
“The Vortex Journey was a transformative experience for us. It helped us structure our project, validate our vision within the industry, and build valuable connections with experts. For an SME like ours, it’s a critical tool that provides access to concrete resources that move innovation forward.”
— Patrick Perreault, President & CEO, Métal Marquis
In addition to the conference, MISA Group took the opportunity to build new relationships with partners across Canada and to explore collaborative opportunities related to its Decarbonization Mission – Alliance. These meaningful discussions laid the groundwork for promising projects in sustainable innovation.
A heartfelt thank you to 48e Nord International for their outstanding organization of the Quebec delegation and the high calibre of their programming. Their remarkable work created an ideal context for Quebec companies to connect strategically and showcase their expertise to international markets.
“The Vortex Journey has strengthened Quebec’s collaborative innovation ecosystem by helping mining SMEs move decisively from idea to market. Thanks to MISA Group’s structured guidance, Quebec is positioning itself as a global leader in mining innovation.” — Valérie Lemay, Executive Director, 48e Nord International
Launched in 2023 by MISA Group, the Vortex Journey is a structured innovation acceleration and support program designed to help technology companies turn their ideas into measurable impact. By fostering the commercial deployment of solutions through personalized guidance, the program acts as a catalyst for tangible outcomes — supporting the integration of digital technologies, productivity acceleration, modernization of practices, and market diversification.
MISA Group is a non-profit organization that serves as a strategic catalyst for technological innovation in the mining sector. As the only Canadian player specialized in operational management of mining innovation, MISA Group drives R&D investments, boosts productivity in mining companies, and accelerates market diversification for innovative SMEs. Through support for the development and deployment of cutting-edge equipment and services, MISA Group enhances the resilience, economic impact, and international visibility of Quebec’s mineral sector.
48e Nord International is an economic development organization that supports all businesses based in Abitibi-Témiscamingue — across all sectors — as well as mining-sector companies located elsewhere in Quebec in their efforts to commercialize at the national and international levels. Known for the excellence of its trade delegations, 48e Nord fosters the growth and visibility of Quebec’s innovative SMEs.
Media Contact:
Médérique Mercier
Project Manager – Strategic Communications
mmercier@groupemisa.com
438-829-1444
