Canada’s superclusters need rigorous intellectual property strategies to protect Canadian SMEs’ IP and ensure it stays in Canada to benefit the national economy, say top IP specialists.
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B.C. clean tech firm Carbon Engineering secures $68M investment
The funding represents the largest-ever investment in “direct air capture,” a climate change mitigation technology that captures carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere.
Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster launches first cohort of industry-led projects
Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster announced seven initial projects, with $40 million of co-investment over three years.
Canada’s automotive R&D ‘surging,’ despite GM’s Oshawa plant closing
Automotive R&D and innovation is growing in the Toronto-Waterloo technology corridor, despite General Motors Oshawa assembly plant closing.
Digital Technology Supercluster gearing up to deliver successes
The British Columbia-based Digital Technology Supercluster is on track to launch its initial collaborative public-private sector projects in October, says chief executive Sue Paish, who expects the initiative will change how the world sees Canada.
IBI Group launches smart city sandbox, creates Office of Innovation as part of strategic plan to leverage emerging technologies
Integrated design and technology firm IBI Group is setting up a smart city sandbox based at its Toronto headquarters to leverage its services and expertise around emerging technologies, such as 5G, robotics, artificial intelligence and blockchain.
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The Next 36 announces expansion as NEXT Canada
The Next 36 has rebranded itself as NEXT Canada and expanded its executive suite as it develops an enhanced business plan for release in the coming months. Founded in 2010, NEXT Canada aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem and facilitate access by young entrepreneurs through mentorship, education and networking. Joining the organization as CEO is…
Gates warns of deteriorating US innovation capacity
Microsoft chairman Bill Gates used his last appearance before the US House of Representatives to send a warning signal to legislators over the US state of innovation and competitiveness. Citing severe restrictions on immigration and the poor math and science performance of US students, Gates said American high-tech firms are in danger of losing their…
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