About us


When Performing Arts Entertain Innovation

Approach


Discover the HUPR Centre


HUPR stands at the crossroads of innovation, science, and the performing arts, dedicated to advancing human potential while driving the socio-economic development of Quebec and Canada.

Through a transdisciplinary and collaborative approach, we bring together national and international talents and partners. Together, we explore new ways of creating, thinking, and collaborating, fostering a dynamic where the diversity of disciplines enriches every project.

Our vision is driven by a constant pursuit of new perspectives, encouraging us not only to "think outside the box" but to expand that box to better understand and transform the world around us. We tackle the most complex challenges of an ever-evolving world by offering bold and innovative solutions.

Guided by principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, we are committed to pushing boundaries and imagining a future that is both inclusive and creative.

Team


Patrice Aubertin
Director
Anna-Karyna Barlati
Library Manager
Emmanuel Bochud
Director - Development and Innovation
Marion Cossin
PhD, Research engineer
Geneviève Dupéré
PhD, Associate Researcher - Maritime Research-Creation
Chris Gatti
PhD, Data Scientist
Line Giasson
Administrative Officer
Dean Kriellaars
PhD, Research Centre Scientific Director
Naila Kuhlmann
PhD, Associate Researcher - Neuroscience
Marianella Michaud
Project Manager - Development and Innovation
Pierre Schmidt
Project Manager - Digital Technologies
Elia Seclet
Project Manager - Design
Melanie Stuckey
PhD, Researcher - Performance and Social Innovation
Julie Théberge
Researcher in artistic methodologies and collaborative practices
Fred Gérard
Apparatus and Performance Environment Researcher/Designer

Financial partners


Among our innovation partners…


  • Cirque du Soleil
  • Grands Ballets Canadiens
  • LAB7 - 7 Fingers
  • Lorganisme
  • Postmarginal
  • Théâtre Déchaînés
  • En Piste
  • La Piscine - Creative Capital
  • Society for Arts and Technology
  • Artenso
  • CDRIN
  • Canada’s National Ballet School
  • École de technologie supérieure
  • HEC Montréal
  • University of Campinas
  • Dublin City University
  • University of Manitoba
  • McGill University