20. In the pursuit of its mission, the Société may, in particular,(1) solicit, receive and evaluate initiatives designed to develop technological innovation capabilities in the territory described in Schedule A;
(2) associate partners from the private and public sectors with the initiatives and foster concerted action between them;
(3) participate financially in the pursuit of such initiatives;
(4) promote the financial participation of individuals, partnerships and legal persons in the initiatives;
(5) heighten public awareness in the territory described in Schedule A of the importance of the initiatives supported by the Société by keeping the public informed of the achievements made possible through such initiatives;
(6) advise the Minister on the technological innovation policies and strategies in the territory described in Schedule A and propose means of implementing them.