INO is a technological design and development firm that deals in optics and photonics for SMEs and large corporations in Canada and around the world.

The processes and applications it has developed by combining optics and photonics have helped many Canadian companies stay competitive in their respective fields.

INO's technology and research programs include: Energy and Natural Resources, Defense and Security, MEMS and Microfabrication, Advanced Manufacturing, Environment, Optical Design, Vision, Lasers and Sources, as well as Biophotonics.

Since its creation, INO has helped create 28 companies, made 50 technology transfers to the industry, and carried out some 4,500 service contracts for businesses of all sizes.

Held from December 13 to 15 2010 at the Quebec City Convention Centre, the symposium allowed approximately 150 academics, business leaders, consultants and other professionals involved in innovation management from over 40 countries to exchange ideas and develop new paths for partnership.