Génome Québec, a non-profit organization, was established in 2000. Since its inception, it has helped Québec make great strides in genomics research. Over the years, projects funded by Génome Québec and its Innovation Centre have made significant contributions to many areas of activity. That is why genomics is now considered to be the great white hope of economic development, particularly in health, agrifood, forestry and the environment.

Mission
Génome Québec is an economic development organization that contributes to strengthening the competitiveness of the genomics innovation system in order to maximize its socioeconomic impact in Québec. It does so by funding major genomic research initiatives and putting in place the tools necessary for scientific and strategic development in the field.

Vision
Making Genomics work for Citizens, Industry and Society.

Strategic sectors
Génome Québec is helping to accelerate the discovery of new applications for genomics in strategic areas such as health, agrifood, forestry and the environment.

The funds invested by Génome Québec are provided by the ministère de l'Économie, de la Science et de l'Innovation du Québec (MESI), the Government of Canada through Genome Canada and private partners.