L’Assomption RCM, August 25, 2026– La Zone Agtech announces the arrival of Firme drh as an expert-in-residence at its future Center for Innovation in Agrisciences and Agritechnologies, which will open its doors in January 2027. Specializing in human resources management and organizational development, the firm will be based directly at the Center to provide on-site expertise to the companies located there and, more broadly, to members of the Zone Agtech ecosystem.
This new collaboration is part of the Innovation Center’s efforts to develop its center of expertise, which is designed to bring together the resources companies need to develop and grow. Beyond technology, their success also depends on their ability to recruit the right talent, build their teams, and evolve their organization.
“The growth of an innovative company requires much more than promising technology: it also depends on the ability to build a strong organization, attract the right talent, and rally teams around a shared vision. Firme drh’s presence at the heart of the Innovation Center will give companies quick access to specialized, practical advice—exactly when they need it—to structure their growth and bring their ambitions to life,” emphasizes Marilou Cyr, Executive Director of the Agtech Zone.
“For us, being an expert-in-residence at Zone Agtech means much more than just being physically present at the Innovation Center. It means standing right alongside entrepreneurs and executives at the very moment when their people-related challenges become critical to their growth. Recruiting the right people, building a team, developing managers, or preparing the organization for its next phase are often just as important as technology or funding. Our role will be to provide HR expertise that is accessible, practical, and tailored to the reality of each company, in order to transform their growth ambitions into strong, sustainable organizations,” adds Stéphane Dignard, Partner, Strategy and Growth, Firme drh
Specializing in human resources management and organizational development, Firme drh supports companies in addressing challenges related to growth, recruitment, talent management, organizational structure, and leadership development.
While agtech companies often operate in environments marked by rapid growth and transformation, human capital issues quickly become a key factor in their success. Firme drh’s presence at the Center will therefore give these companies access to specialized expertise to build their teams, attract the talent they need for their development, and support their growth.
The future Center for Innovation in Agroscience and Agritechnology was designed to serve as a hub where entrepreneurs, researchers, innovative companies, investors, and specialized experts can come together. The presence of experts-in-residence will help create an environment where companies can find, right in their own community, the skills and resources they need to grow.
By joining the Center as an expert-in-residence, Firme drh will contribute directly to this collaborative effort. The company’s expertise will complement a multidisciplinary network that is set to develop around the Center in order to address the various aspects of business growth—whether technological, financial, commercial, operational, or human resources-related.
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The Agtech Zone’s Center for Innovation in Agroscience and Agritechnology will open its doors in January 2027 in L’Assomption. It will offer companies tailored workspaces, fully equipped laboratories, technology workshops, and access to a network of resident experts. Designed to support companies at every stage of their growth, the Center will also bring together researchers, producers, financial partners, and industry stakeholders to foster innovation and accelerate projects in agrisciences and agritechnologies.
Located in L’Assomption, Quebec, the Agtech Zone is one of Canada’s leading emerging innovation ecosystems dedicated to agricultural technologies and plant-based bioproducts. It brings together companies, researchers, producers, and institutional partners to accelerate the development, adoption, and global reach of innovations that address major challenges in agriculture. For more information, visitwww.zoneagtech.ca.
Firme drh is a Quebec-based company specializing in human resources management, strategic recruitment, and organizational development. It supports executives and their organizations in addressing challenges related to growth, organizational structuring, talent management, total compensation, leadership development, and succession planning. Through a practical, accessible approach tailored to each company’s specific context, Firme drh acts as a true strategic partner to support managers, strengthen teams, and make a lasting contribution to organizational performance. For more information, visit:www.firmedrh.com
