As the world of health tech and biotechnology evolves rapidly, Quebec is positioning itself as a serious contender in North America’s life sciences landscape. With over 750 companies and 39,000 professionals, the province is no longer content to watch from the sidelines as Boston and California dominate the conversation. At Effervescence 2025, a flagship event in Montreal hosted by economic development organization Montréal InVivo, government officials, researchers, and entrepreneurs made a clear case: Quebec is ready—and mobilized—for global impact.