Renaud Lavoie
ÉTS Ambassador Emeritus
President and CEO and Co-Founder, Obeo Biogas | Lecturer in entrepreneurship, Université de Sherbrooke
A serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Obeo Biogas, Renaud Lavoie exemplifies the excellence and innovation that ÉTS is known for. His background in various emerging companies illustrates his commitment to transforming the sectors he specializes in. He holds two patents at Obeo for the optimization of renewable energy production, and he actively contributes to the advancement of the sector. An inspiring role model for future engineers, Renaud is living proof that an ÉTS degree can lead to noteworthy industrial and environmental advances.
Education at ÉTS
- Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (2000)
Areas of expertise
- Bioenergy
- Support for emerging companies
- Electronics
- Entrepreneurship education
- Renewable energy
- Entrepreneurship
- Investment in technology
Awards and distinctions
- 2024: ÉTS Ambassador Emeritus Award
- 2018: CEO of the Year Finalist | Association québécoise des technologies
- 2016: Deloitte Technology Fast 50 | Deloitte
- 2014: Grand Prix Reconnaissance conciliation travail-famille (work/family balance grand prize), Laval region | Government of Québec
- 2013: MercadOr – New Exporter | Laval Technopole
- 2012: International Young Leader in Québec | Arista
- 2009: Young Entrepreneur of the Year | Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Laval
Additional information
- Co-founded five companies, creating more than 200 jobs (including Brioconcept and Embrionix)
- Holder of more than 20 patents
- Ambassador, Centre de pédiatrie sociale Laval
- Academos mentor
- Entrepreneur in residence at Centech (2021–2023)
- Lecturer at ÉTS in the Department of Electrical Engineering (2000–2009)