COVID-19 has brought about new models of research coordination and knowledge mobilization that could endure long after the pandemic subsides. One of those models is CanCOVID—a virtual network where researchers, clinicians and healthcare professionals can communicate with each other in real time, and with industry and policymakers. Launched by Canada’s Departmental Science Advisor Network, it could transform Canada’s response to future crises.
Organization: Innovation Science and Economic Development (ISED)
CANARIE refunded at historic levels as part of Canada’s new Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy
CANARIE, Canada’s 26-year-old research and education network, has received $137 million in funding, solidifying its prominent place within the country’s national digital research infrastructure (DRI) ecosystem
The Short Report – April 10, 2019: Seafood tech, forest research, clean transport
CIFAR added 17 new members to its AI Chairs program, bringing the number from 29 to 46. A third announcement later this year will bring the total to around 60. CIFAR also announced four new additions to its portfolio of interdisciplinary research programs. – BetaKit The Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia are…
Business, academia and non-profits secure new research and innovation stimulus as Liberal government positions itself for Fall election
The Liberal government of Justin Trudeau has delivered a classic pre-election Budget, with targeted spending that extends to the research, development and innovation (RDI) file.
American steel company EVRAZ North America receives $40-million SIF investment
The $40-million investment is part of a $112.6-million project to upgrade the company’s facilities in Regina, Saskatchewan, and Red Deer, Alberta.
FedDev Ontario receives $1B from ISED to fuel economic growth
Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, has announced more than $1 billion in funding for FedDev Ontario to invest in innovative businesses and networks in southern Ontario over six years.
Federal departments and agencies have till September to implement data management plan
The timeline is “aggressive but doable” for the federal government to implement changes recommended in a new report.
ISED launches competition for $30M pilot program to provide IP advice to Canadian SMEs
Navdeep Bains is inviting Canadian teams to apply for a $30-million Patent Collective pilot program that will assist SMEs with their patent and IP needs.
American lawmakers sign open data act while Canada strives to make good on action plan
Canada has been making strides toward better open data policies and practices, but still has far to go in terms of comprehensive implementation.
Bains and Duncan seek applicants for new science and innovation advisory council
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).
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