Canada has been making strides toward better open data policies and practices, but still has far to go in terms of comprehensive implementation.
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We need more than the market to make innovation count
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In the innovation community, we often talk about how government and industry can better facilitate the commercialization of research, but not every innovation finds its most natural and ideal expression as a product.
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The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) received 1700 notices of intent (NOIs) to apply for funding through the inaugural competition of the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF), causing consternation among applicants.
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OMERS Ventures, the venture capital investment arm of OMERS, hired veteran investor Michael Yang as a managing partner. Yang will open a new office in Silicon Valley, where he will lead U.S. operations for the firm. Yang was a managing director at Comcast Ventures since 2008, where he focused on e-commerce and emerging technologies. He…
Read MoreDefence finalizes 160 contracts for its Competitive Projects innovation program
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The Department of National Defence finalized contract awards for the first round of proposals for Competitive Projects under the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Program (IDEaS) program.
Read MoreQueen’s University launches Rose Innovation Hub at newly built Mitchell Hall
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The Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre (DDQIC) at Queen’s University celebrated the opening of the Rose Innovation Hub with a five-day program focused on entrepreneurship and innovation.
Read MoreThe Schulich School of Business opens $50-million research and commercialization facility
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The Schulich School of Business at York University opened the Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building with funding from the Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund.
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The Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) and the Minister of Science and Sport are seeking to fill positions for a new independent advisory body called the Council on Science and Innovation (CSI).
Read MoreQ&A: North co-founder Stephen Lake on creating a Canadian scale-up powered by digital innovation
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This past fall, the Waterloo-based tech company formerly known as Thalmic Labs rebranded as North and launched its much-anticipated new product, a fashion-first pair holographic lenses called Focals. In an email interview with RE$EARCH MONEY, co-founder Stephen Lake shares his thoughts on scaling an innovative tech company in Canada.
Read MoreCanadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association appoints new CEO
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The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) has named Kim Furlong its new CEO, replacing Mike Woollatt, now the director of strategic partnerships at OMERS Platform Investments. Furlong brings a combined background in business and politics. She spent the last decade leading external affairs for Amgen Canada. Previously, she was Vice President Federal Government…
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Applied Research & Economic Recovery - Third Edition Is Here!
The booklet “Applied Research Supports Economic Recovery” contains stories and messages from colleges and institutes across Canada, including details of leading-edge student projects, state-of-the-art facilities available for use by industry and innovative solutions being co-created by students, faculty and companies.
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