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IID (Institute Intelligence and Data) at Université Laval is dedicated to federating and supporting expertise and innovation in AI and data valorization in the greater Quebec City area, placing itself at the heart of a global center of excellence of international caliber in these fields and related research areas.
As a result, IID researchers, as well as the various organizations working alongside the Institute in the development and enhancement of this niche, are present in various forums, in line with the major research projects they are leading in this cutting edge field.



Results of the 2025–2026 IID Excellence Scholarship Competitions
Meet the recipients of the 2025–2026 IID Excellence Scholarships! Just over $150,000 is being awarded as a result of these competitions. Congratulations to everyone! Fall 2025 IID Ph.D. Admission Scholarship Mohamed Sadok Gastli - Dir. Sylvie Daniel Francesco Paissan - Dir. Cem Subakan IID Graduate Studies Solidarity Scholarship Benjamin Leblanc - Pascal Germain Isaac Néri Gomez-Sarmiento - Dir. Philippe Després IID Research Internship Grant for International Stu
May 9


Save the dates! IID Scientific Days
On November 18 and 19, 2026, on the UL campus, the IID invites you to its Scientific Days. Mark your calendars now: your participation matters! These events will highlight the IID’s research and achievements, promote knowledge sharing, and strengthen ties within our scientific community and our network of businesses and organizations. November 18: lectures, poster sessions, and networking for the entire AI ecosystem, featuring a keynote address by Kevin Leyton-Brown (Director
Apr 21


Université Laval’s Institute for Intelligence and Data Receives $2 Million to Strengthen the Development of a Regional Center of Expertise in Artificial Intelligence
The Intelligence and Data Institute (IID) is delighted to have received $2 million in funding from Quebec’s Ministry of Economy, Innovation, and Energy (MEIE) to support the continuation of our mission and strengthen our role as a hub of expertise in artificial intelligence in the Capitale-Nationale region. Among other things, this funding will support the development of a Quebec Center of Expertise in Generative AI, whose mission will focus on evaluating and refining AI mode
Apr 10


Posters Session for Graduating Students of the Professional Master’s in Computer Science – AI, Winter 2026
On Wednesday, April 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the lobby of the Adrien-Pouliot Building, come discover 16 applied AI projects carried out at Laval University! Through a poster session and continuous presentations, come meet the graduating students—Winter 2026—of the Professional Master’s in Computer Science – Artificial Intelligence offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Laval University. This is a great opportunity to learn about initiatives developed
Apr 9


Joëlle Boutin joins the board of the IID Institute
We are pleased to announce that the Executive Committee of Laval University has approved the appointment of Ms. Joëlle Boutin, Partner, Consulting, and Leader for the Quebec and Eastern Canada Government Practice at PwC Canada, as an external member of the IID Institute’s Board of Directors. Her term runs from March 17, 2026, to March 16, 2029. This appointment marks an important new milestone for our governance. Ms. Boutin’s expertise, particularly in organizational transfor
Mar 26


NETendances Survey on Generative AI: More Than One in Two Quebecers Now Use It
According to the latest NETendances survey released today by Laval University’s Academy of Digital Transformation (ATN), one in two internet users in Quebec (52%) has already used a generative artificial intelligence tool. This represents a 19-percentage-point increase over the past year. The survey, titled “Generative Artificial Intelligence,” also reveals an increase in usage: 54% of users report using such tools at least once a week, compared to 38% the previous year. “Thi
Mar 19


IID 2023–2025 Activity Report
The Institute for Intelligence and Data (IID) at Laval University is proud to unveil its 2023–2025 biennial activity report, which reflects a pivotal period marked by consolidation, expanded reach, and the affirmation of its strategic role within Quebec’s artificial intelligence ecosystem. Over the past two years, the IID has continued its mission to bring together expertise in artificial intelligence and data science, building on strong collaborations between academia, indus
Feb 24


AI in the Service of Science, Society, and Quebec
In this new podcast, IID Director Christian Gagné and Quebec’s Chief Innovator Luc Sirois discuss open, responsible AI that is rooted in the Quebec context—from basic research to practical applications. French-speaking models, technological independence, science-industry collaboration, education, governance, and human creativity: a clear, engaging, and accessible conversation.
Jan 27


DEEL: A major milestone for certifiable artificial intelligence in the aerospace sector
Launched in 2020 and set to conclude in December 2025, the DEEL project has reached a pivotal milestone in the evolution of artificial intelligence for critical systems in the aerospace sector. Born from a visionary initiative by François Laviolette, this Quebec-France consortium has demonstrated the power of academic-industrial collaboration in advancing technologies essential to our future. L’investissement de 6,7 M$ réparti entre quatre partenaires industriels (Thales, CAE
Jan 8
The IID welcomes 11 new researchers as full members and collaborators!
The Institute for Intelligence and Data welcomes the 11 researchers joining its ranks, bringing the total number of regular members and collaborators to 100! These 11 experts, affiliated with five faculties at Laval University and other universities, will contribute to the IID’s four main areas of focus through their innovative work. Anthony Deschênes, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Laval University Benoit Labonté, Associate Professor, Faculty of Med
Oct 15, 2025
Explaining insurance as a human would thanks to AI: a look at PhD student David Beauchemin's work in ULaval Nouvelles
Is it possible to present insurance contracts in plain language using artificial intelligence? David Beauchemin, a doctoral student in...
Jul 23, 2024
Éric Paquet and Félix Huot discuss the prevalence of SARA in Quebec dairy herds on the Dairy Sience Digest podcast.
The Dairy Science Digest podcast team invited Professor Éric Paquet, from Université Laval’s Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de...
Jul 22, 2024
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