Blog
7/3/2025
Who We Are
Polygon is a Canadian company based in Montreal. It was founded in 2011 by Yan Kestens, a professor at the School of Public Health at the Université de Montréal, to meet the evolving needs of research teams.
Today, Polygon brings together a range of expertise. For nearly 15 years, we have been committed to providing research teams with tailored tools and services to ensure the success of their projects.
Figuring Ideas, Building Solutions – One Project at a Time
At Polygon, we believe that research teams deserve solutions that match the ambition of their projects: innovative, flexible, and accessible tools, along with both creative and rigorous support. Our multidisciplinary team has a deep understanding of research challenges and develops customized solutions to meet the needs of each project:
- Our Population Research Tools support a wide range of study designs.
- Our Systems Research Tools facilitate the integration of collective perspectives.
Choosing Polygon means partnering with a serious, reliable, and committed team. By providing personalized support, we help simplify the work of research teams so they can focus on what truly matters: advancing knowledge.
Tell Us About Your Project
Polygon offers customized support solutions based on a thorough understanding of each client’s research project. Identifying needs from the outset is at the core of our approach.
Security and Confidentiality Without Compromise
All data collected on the Polygon platform is securely encrypted and accessible only to authorized users.
All our tools operate in a secure environment that meets Canadian and European regulatory requirements (PIPEDA, GDPR). As for data hosting, it takes place on servers located in the region or country of your choice.
Data Ownership: Polygon’s Commitment to Research Teams
Your study, your data. Any data collected on the Polygon platform remains the exclusive property of your research team. This means you determine its use, control access, and decide when it should be deleted.
Our Work / Our Clients
Book an appointment with us to discover our full range of tools and support solutions.
Research Infrastructures
Population Research Tools
Systems Research Tools
Research Expertises
