The Government of Canada has announced an initial investment of $7 million to create the CAN Health Network, a pilot project that seeks to help high-growth health companies scale faster in the domestic market by accessing consolidated procurement opportunities.
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New federal initiatives aim to help entrepreneurs leverage intellectual property
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s new initiatives on intellectual property aim to help innovators and SMEs make better use of IP.
Businesses, innovators aim to make Canada a global leader in Internet of Things
Ottawa is a growing international centre for companies providing Internet of Things (IoT) devices and related software. Alberta wants to become the next major tech centre focused on IoT. Here’s how Canadian businesses and innovators are ramping up efforts to make Canada a world leader in IoT technologies and services.
New Frontiers in Research Fund earmarks up to $50M for international research
The Canada Research Coordinating Committee released an outline of the international stream of the New Frontiers in Research Fund, which will include up to $50 million in funding over five years to support Canadian researchers who are part of global teams funded through major European R&D programs Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe.
Ocean Supercluster’s first project focuses on high-def seafloor imaging
The Canada Ocean Supercluster’s first project will develop underwater robotics devices that ocean industries can lease to image, map and analyze the seabed.
New Ontario-Quebec 5G testbed will give 1,000 SMEs first-to-market advantage and links to global markets
Small and mid-sized tech companies now have access to a live 5G network at five innovation hubs to prototype new products and services in partnership with major multinational firms who could become their first customers.
Canadian Bank Note Company poised for further diversification with $220-million nanotechnology R&D project
The Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) has secured $40 million from the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) to launch a $220-million, five-year R&D project to commercialize technology underpinning atomically precise manufacturing.
New Genome Canada chair Elizabeth Douville envisions better integration with the bioeconomy
On June 28, Genome Canada announced the appointment of Elizabeth Douville as chair of its board of directors. Douville wants to help the organization enter a new phase of implementation and integration of genome research.
Federal program helping Canadian cleantech startups expand into U.S. wins kudos
The Trade Commissioner Service’s revamped Canadian Technology Accelerator Program in the U.S. is winning praise from clean tech startups.
Skills For Hire program receives $2.5 million to address ICT skills gap in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador
Skills For Hire, a new program to address the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector skills gap in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador received $2.5 million in funding from Employment and Social Development Canada.
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