Roche Canada launches a centre of excellence to advance digital transformation in healthcare and Evidence for Democracy opens up applications for a new ED.
Organization: Government of Quebec
Mining innovation ecosystem needs dedicated federal funding to thrive, innovation groups say
Canada’s regionally diverse mining innovation groups are stepping up efforts to collaborate on and better coordinate industry-led innovation. But the push to “de-fragment” the country’s mining innovation ecosystem needs dedicated federal funding, the groups say.
Ottawa and Alberta collaborating to accelerate development of Canada’s hydrogen economy
Ottawa and Alberta are working together and with other governments, industry, researchers and innovators to build a transformative clean “hydrogen economy” in Canada.
Ottawa and Quebec team up with $15-million investment to advance responsible AI development
The federal and Quebec governments are teaming up on a $15-million investment to advance responsible development of artificial intelligence, including a new international centre of AI expertise in Montréal.
Forest industry emerging as a leader in Canada’s innovation economy
Canada’s forest industry is tapping innovation with the aim of growing the nation’s GDP while slashing carbon emissions. Federal government funding and policy support for the innovation drive has been strong, say industry executives and innovation leaders. But more effort is needed to improve procurement programs and regulations, especially for biochemicals and biomaterials.
Strong industry leadership minus government red tape key to superclusters success
Strong industry leadership without burdensome government bureaucracy will be key to Canada’s superclusters’ success, R$ conference hears.
Quebec funds space-based planetary monitoring system
The Montreal-based information services company NorthStar will receive $13 million from the Government of Quebec to develop an advanced environmental and near-space monitoring system. NorthStar is creating a digital platform that will integrate data from 40 satellites to provide Earth Observation and Space Object Tracking services, which are considered to be rapid-growth areas in the…
Ontario and Quebec boost cooperation on artificial intelligence & 5G technologies
The governments of Ontario and Quebec have signed a memorandum of understanding to further cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) with an emphasis on support for 5G technologies. The MOU builds on two existing bi-lateral initiatives — the Evolution of Networked Services through a Corridor in Québec and Ontario for Research and Innovation…
Allostera raised $17 million in VC financing
Montreal-based Allostera Pharma Inc has raised $17 million in series ‘A’ financing to develop a new class of drugs based on the firm’s proprietary Module X platform technology. So-called allosteramers use modified peptides with highly specific targets that can be developed rapidly and can be taken orally, which may make them more widely accepted than…
QUEBEC INCENTIVES FACE OPPOSITION IN MONTREAL
The Government of Quebec‘s ambitious strategy to boost investment and employment in key technology sectors in the Montreal area has run up against stiff opposition from the region’s real estate sector. A study commissioned by several major real estate owners concludes that the government’s financial incentives for E-Commerce Place and Multimedia City could cost the…
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