Develop creative capabilities to drive impactful innovation

A Word from the Directors

Since 2007, Mosaic has been HEC Montréal’s hub for creativity and innovation. Mosaic brings together a dynamic, open community of researchers, students, and professionals through collaborative research projects, events, training activities, and international creativity schools. Our ambition is to build and nurture multidisciplinary creative collectives that design and implement innovative solutions with real-world impact. Our ambition is to learn how to harness creativity together in order to better innovate, combining performance, sustainability, social inclusion, and ethics in a spirit of curiosity, boldness, and impact.

What We Do

Research & Publications

Transfer & Training

Mosaic Schools

Participate in Mosaic activities

Join an open and engaged community. Make idea sharing and the joy of learning central to your experience!

Collaborate and experiment within a living, multidisciplinary innovation ecosystem.
Develop creative practices to spark impactful innovations.
Share experiences to create value for your projects and organizations.
Connect with an enduring, international community.

For Researchers & Professors

Join Mosaic to share your knowledge, collaborate on innovative projects, and enrich your research.

Co-publish with Mosaic members

Present at academic conferences

Increase your visibility in renowned academic networks

Gain access to unique research terrains and diverse partners

For Professionals & Public Sector Actors

Participate in Mosaic activities to exchange ideas, innovate, and develop concrete solutions for your organization

Engage in collaborative action-research projects to develop the creative capabilities required impactful innovation

Benchmark leading management practices across diverse sectors and industries

Connect with a wide range of interest-based communities

Co-design, explore, and implement concrete solutions to real-world challenges

Access a pool of emerging talent and fresh, innovative ideas

Receive strategic insights and recommendations to support public policies that foster innovation and business competitiveness

For Graduate Students

Join Mosaic to enrich your academic journey. Explore new ideas and connect with a vibrant supportive community that fosters both professional and personal growth.