Key Takeaways
- H2O Innovation has joined a multi-partner effort to establish the world’s first research chair dedicated to maple syrup production and sugar bush management.
- The initiative is led by Professor Guillaume Moreau at Laval University and aims to strengthen innovation and resilience across Quebec’s maple industry.
- Funding comes from PPAQ, H2O Innovation, Gestion Solifor, and federal and provincial programs.
- H2O Innovation will contribute equipment and technical expertise to support high-quality data collection.
- The research will address longstanding agronomic and climate-related challenges facing maple producers.
New Research Chair Focuses on Maple Production and Sugar Bush Management
A global first for the maple industry
H2O Innovation Inc. has announced its participation in a newly created research chair at Laval University—the first worldwide dedicated specifically to maple syrup production and sugar bush management. The initiative, led by Professor Guillaume Moreau, will focus on strengthening the resilience, innovation capacity, and long-term performance of an industry central to Quebec’s cultural and economic identity.
The Chaire de recherche en acériculture et aménagement des érablières will address climate variability and other persistent challenges by generating scientific data and practical insights for producers.
Partnership and Funding Structure
Multi-stakeholder support
The research chair is funded by three recognized partners at Laval University:
• Producteurs et productrices acéricoles du Québec (PPAQ)
• H2O Innovation
• Gestion Solifor
