Formed in 2019 from a union of the Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD) and the NEOMED Institute, adMare Bioinnovations has already launched 10 companies to date.
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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.
Experts converge on how to deploy contact tracing apps responsibly
As Canada weighs the deployment of contact-tracing applications to harness the COVID-19 pandemic, experts weigh in on what it will take to do it right.
Alberta agri-food sector gets a boost with launch of new research and innovation network
A new $108.5-million technology and agri-food research and innovation network, supported by the federal government and industry, is expected to begin operations by the end of this month. Alberta Innovates’ Inventures conference also highlighted a new $40 funding challenge from Emissions Reduction Alberta to accelerate technology innovation in agriculture, agri-food and forestry.
The Future Skills Centre invests $37 million to support an inclusive economic recovery
The Future Skills Centre (FSC) is investing $37 million in 30 community-based projects to help Canadians acquire in-demand skills and transition to new jobs or industries.
The Short Report – June 10, 2020: A warning about 5G, a low-carbon opportunity for Canada, and more
The U.S. State Department warned it will reassess its intelligence-sharing arrangement with Canada if Huawei is allowed to participate in building Canada’s 5G network. “We in the U.S. government have made it very clear to all of our friends and allies around the world that if Huawei is allowed into a country’s national security systems, we will…
AIAC identifies federal supports needed to save aerospace sector
The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada is asking Ottawa to take immediate action, including a new investment bank, wage subsidies, R&D funding and a long-term sector strategy, to help its members recover from the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
BC Innovation Commissioner’s final report calls for regional precincts to boost economic performance
Reports says BC needs boosts its R&D spending by $2.5 billion through partnerships with the federal government, the private sector and international investors.
Startups among companies expected to benefit from new $961.4-million relief fund
Canada’s six regional development agencies will direct federal COVID-19 relief funding to small and mid-sized companies and sectors that fall between the cracks of other relief programs.
Canada’s chief science officer highlights office’s responses to pandemic
Dr. Mona Nemer appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health May 19 to highlight what her office has been doing since the novel coronavirus arrived in Canada.