As attractive as many Canadians believe their country to be, much more has to be done to make it look that way to the skilled individuals whose contributions should make Canada even more attractive.
Person: Karimah Es Sabar
The Short Report – July 2, 2020: Saskatchewan moves on blue hydrogen, North sells south, and more
Saskatchewan approved a first-of-its-kind hydrogen production project; the Black Innovation Fellowship (BIF) at Ryerson’s DMZ announced a $1 million program expansion; Kitchener wearable tech company North will be sold to Google’s parent company Alphabet; and more.
The Short Report – June 3, 2020: SSHRC and NSERC announce new grant winners; ScaleAI supporting 10 university chairs; DND launches COVID-19 challenges; and more…
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council awarded $75 million to more than 1,600 researchers from over 60 universities across Canada. More than $60 million will go for partnership projects and $14 million will support 160 postdoctoral researchers. Out of the total number of recipients, 760 (56%) self-identify as women, 48 (4%) as Indigenous, 158…
The Short Report – May 20, 2020: Last network renewals for sunsetting NCE program; New accelerator targets healthy living; Canadian health research at “elevated risk” for hacking; and more
The Networks of Centres of Excellence has awarded $80.7 million in funding to five networks – the last cohorts to be renewed as the NCE program begins winding down over the next few years. Three-year renewals were granted to: Aging Gracefully across Environments using Technology to support Wellness, Engagement and Long Life (AGE-WELL) ($22 million);…
Economic Strategy Tables to inject industry priorities into government policy making and future funding
The potential payoff of the Liberal government’s bold initiative for tapping industry expertise to provide input on six key tech sectors will be known soon as the six Economic Strategy Tables (EST) prepare their final reports for submission.
Feds announce chairs of Economic Strategy Tables
The federal government has appointed the chairs of four of the six Economic Strategy Tables that were announced in the last federal Budget as part of its new Innovation and Skills Plan. The industry leaders represent six high-growth sectors singled out by the government as having the best prospects for achieving innovative economic growth and…
Microbion Corp received US$25 million in venture funding
Vancouver and Bozeman MT-based -based Microbion Corp has received US$25-million in venture capital to further develop its lead compound for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant infections. The funding is being provided by the Global Health Sciences Venture Fund, a US$500-million joint venture between Vancouver’s Quark Venture Inc and GF Securities, a Hong Kong-based investment bank. The…
Dr Pam Valentine
Dr Pam Valentine has been appointed transition CEO of the consolidated Alberta Innovates Corp (see lead article). and chair of the new Institutes Advisory Board of on health innovation at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. The board will provide all 13 CIHR institutes with advice and help identify opportunities for collaboration.Valentine has held several…
Karimah Es Sabar
Karimah Es Sabar has announced that she will be vacating her positions as president and CEO at the Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD) at the end of the month. CDRD vice-chair Gordon McCauley will replace Es Sabar as interim CEO while the organization looks for a permanent replacement. In announcing her departure, she…
Dr Guillaume Coté
Dr Guillaume Coté has been appointed VP technology and innovation for the Aerospace Industry Association of Canada (AIAC). Coté comes to AIAC via the Interchange Canada Program from the department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development where he served as deputy director in the aerospace, marine and defence branch. He holds a PhD in urban…
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