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TransBIOTech and CRVI propel Cégep de Lévis to 18th place among Canada's top research colleges
Lévis, December 4, 2025 — Cégep de Lévis confirms its place among the country's top colleges for applied research, ranking 18th in the latest Canada's Top 50 Research Colleges 2025 ranking published by Research Infosource. After making its first appearance at 33rd place in 2023, the institution has thus reached an important milestone in its development in applied research.
This significant growth reflects the quality of the work carried out by its two college technology transfer centers (CCTT), the Center for Robotics and Industrial Vision (CRVI) and TransBIOTech, as well as the strength of the collaborations established with companies and partners in the field. These results confirm a strong growth dynamic.
At CRVI, the focus is on developing technological solutions that directly address the challenges faced by the manufacturing and industrial sectors in order to modernize their processes. Among the projects that contributed to this recognition are the creation of a 360° camera system for automated manhole inspection, the automation of production cells in sectors where operations are still performed manually, and the robotization of broccoli harvesting in agricultural settings. These achievements transform concrete needs into innovative solutions with high added value.
For its part, TransBIOTech works closely with companies in Quebec and across Canada. Among the projects that contributed to this recognition are the development of new therapeutic approaches to various cancers, obesity, and certain neurodegenerative diseases, as well as the validation of the efficacy and safety of cosmetic products formulated from plant or berry extracts.
In the small tier category, the 2025 report ranks Cégep de Lévis among Canada's leaders in applied research:
- 5th in Canada for total research income ($6.742 billion)
- 3rd for total research income growth (+71.5%)
- 3rd for industrial research revenue ($3.145 million)
- 2nd for the proportion of income derived from industry (46.6%)
- 3rd for growth in industrial research revenue (+164.5%)
These results demonstrate the strength of the network between businesses, the CEGEP, and its research centers, as well as the value of innovations resulting from applied research.
Philippe Aubé, Executive Director of Cégep de Lévis
"Skills development and knowledge transfer are at the heart of Cégep de Lévis' mission. Through applied research, we develop concrete solutions that meet the needs of the community while offering our students unique opportunities to learn through real-world projects. This ranking reflects the strength of our approach and the quality of the education we provide."
Marie-Christine Ferland, Executive Director of CRVI
“Over the past five years, we have invested considerable effort in making CRVI a center of excellence in advanced robotics, working closely with industry and professors at Cégep de Lévis. This recognition confirms that we have achieved our goal: to develop cutting-edge expertise capable of accelerating innovation and meeting the real needs of Quebec’s manufacturing sector.”
Luce Tremblay, Acting Executive Director of TransBIOTech
"The commitment and expertise of our teams, as well as the trust our partners place in us, are reflected in this ranking. For more than 25 years, we have demonstrated our ability to make a tangible contribution to the development of key sectors in the life sciences, whether in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agri-food, or the environment; a contribution that has a direct impact on the quality of biology and chemistry education offered at Cégep de Lévis. This progress confirms not only the relevance of our mission, but also the full potential of applied research at the college level to support the competitiveness of organizations in Quebec and Canada."
About Cégep de Lévis
Each year, more than 3,000 young people choose one of the 35 pre-university and technical programs and profiles offered at Cégep de Lévis. Among them, 300 athletes are members of the Faucons, a large family of 14 sports teams. In addition, many adults, whether employed or not, turn to Continuing Education and Business Services to return to school or quickly upgrade their skills by taking professional development courses.
About CRVI
The Centre de robotique et de vision industrielles (CRVI) is a college-level technology transfer center (CCTT) specializing in automation, robotics, industrial vision, and applied artificial intelligence. For over 40 years, the CRVI has been helping Quebec manufacturing companies of all sizes integrate technologies that improve their productivity, performance, and competitiveness.
About TransBIOTech
TransBIOTech, a College Center for Technology Transfer (CCTT) affiliated with Cégep de Lévis, Quebec, Canada, is a non-profit organization specializing in biotechnology. Since 1999, TransBIOTech has been providing expert support in drug development, offering services in preclinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, cellular and molecular biology, microbiology, and analytical chemistry. TransBIOTech researchers use their expertise and innovative methodologies to validate the mechanism of action, efficacy, safety, and stability of new therapeutic molecules, cosmetics, and natural products. For more information: www.transbio.tech
