INITIA Foundation is located in St Hyacinthe, Quebec and has been providing agri-food knowledge services since 1992. They offer a range of services including literature reviews, technological and scientific monitoring, on-site consultations, and access to over 900 thematic databases and scientific library collections. Their team of experts aims to create value for customers every day, which include private companies, government agencies, and advisors.

1. At the forefront of agri-food knowledge www.initia.org

2. Established in 1992 Strategic location: In the heart of the Food Science Park St Hyacinthe, QC

3. Then and now 1992 Fondation des Gouverneurs 1994 Question and answer service 1996 Literature review service 2008 INITIA Foundation 2010 Information center

5. NRC / IRAP Advisors

6. Consultants and independant laboratories

7. Government Agencies

9. Bilingual

10. Fast

12. Literature synthesis

13. Technological and Scientific Watch

14. On-site consultation

16. Sales volumes of specialty

17. Loan volume

18. Main source of information 900 thematic data bases

19. And also ... Privileged access to the collections of major scientific libraries worldwide

20. Our mission Create value for our customers every day

21. Our team Véronique Fournier, Ph.D. Science & Technology Community Manager [email_address] Françoise Beaulieu, M.Sc. Scientific Information Specialist [email_address] Lucie Allaire Library Technician [email_address] www.initia.org