Investment by governments and businesses in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) requires effective verbal communication about project needs, goals and accountability, which will minimize waste, save money and enhance the reputation of both Canada’s ICT industry and the nation’s productivity, says Henry Huang, a systems engineer and author, in an op-ed.
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The Short Report – November 24, 2021: BioVectra funding spurs expansion for mRNA vaccine development, UNESCO adopts the Open Science Recommendation, NSERC awards annual research prizes, and more
BioVectra’s funding boost creates room for mRNA vaccine production; UNESCO’s Science Commission unanimously adopts the Recommendation on Open Science; the Government of Canada celebrates Canada’s top natural sciences and engineering research talent, and more.
Declining enrolment driving changes in oil and gas university programs
Students’ concerns about climate change and sustainability — along with dropping enrolment in some oil and gas academic programs — are driving a shift in engineering and energy programming by universities in oil-producing Alberta and Newfoundland to encompass all forms of energy, sustainability and the global energy transition.
Q&A: Innovation Asset Collective co-founder Jim Hinton on winning the race to the patent office
Jim Hinton is a patent lawyer based in Kitchener-Waterloo and the co-founder of the Innovation Asset Collective (IAC), which launched this year with $30 million in federal funding. Research Money spoke to Hinton about the challenges facing tech developers, researchers and policymakers surrounding IP.
Ocean Supercluster partners with New York-based real-estate developer on ocean climate solutions
The Ocean Supercluster announced a collaboration with an unlikely partner, a real-estate development company that is re-purposing old industrial plants in New York State.
The Short Report – Nov. 17, 2021: Ontario invests in research facilities, UOttawa launches centre for Black health, a win for BrainBox AI at COP26, and more
Ontario invests to attract and retain research talent, UOttawa launches the first Canadian research centre dedicated to studying Black health in Canada, Montreal’s BrainBox AI goes home a winner from COP26, and more.
Most Canadian businesses are poorly informed about AI and its benefits: NGen supercluster report
Most Canadian businesses are not well informed about artificial intelligence and its benefits and have been slow to invest in AI, according to a new report by the Next Generation Manufacturing Canada supercluster, which did an online survey and one-on-one interviews with 30 organizations deeply involved in Canada’s AI ecosystem.
Protein Industries Canada and partner companies invest $7.6M in pork and beef alternatives
The Protein Industries Canada supercluster has partnered with four companies and researchers at the University of British Columbia on a $7.6-million project to develop and market globally high-quality meat-alternative products, including a plant-based beef to rival Wagyu beef – considered the best in the world.
New partnership will connect tech companies with healthcare system to accelerate innovation
A new strategic partnership between Communitech and CAN Health Network is aiming to connect domestic tech firms to procurement opportunities in healthcare.
Opinion Leader: A plant-based future offers myriad health, environmental and economic benefits
Consumer demand for plant-based foods and beverages, including alternative dairy products, is increasing due to health, environmental, economic and other benefits, Sunny Gurnani, CEO of Plant Veda, says in an op-ed.

