The newly released Conservative climate plan says more with its omissions than with its proposals.
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Markham’s ventureLAB announces $5M FedDev investment to create Canada’s first “silicon incubator”
Called the Hardware Catalyst Initiative (HCI), the program will help about 40 startups and scaleups to develop foundational technologies for sectors like VR, AI and quantum computing.
Mitacs CEO to take over helm at NSERC
Alejandro Adem is leaving Mitacs to become the become the seventh president of NSERC.
Alberta government ‘strongly’ committed to innovation, but with reduced funding
Alberta’s United Conservative Party government says innovation is still a priority—it just won’t be funded through a provincial carbon tax.
Fewer federal innovation programs still offer substantial funding, say senior government officials
The federal government has shrunk the number of innovation programs it offers, but there’s still ample funding and opportunities available, government officials say.
Survey of climate scientists reveals lack of strategic investment in the field
Report calls for a strategic approach to investments in climate science research and sustainable funding
Emerging Tech: Creating a Quantum Canada
Seed-stage companies are bolstering Canada’s position as a global leader in quantum science and technology. The question of how to maintain and grow that advantage—built through sustained investment in quantum research and development—has never been more urgent and is preoccupying academics, policymakers and innovators across the country.
European experts share critical ingredients for supercluster success: Alberta conference
R&D funding is just one of several factors that have contributed to the success of innovation superclusters across Europe.
NRC to launch new innovation challenge focused on clean fuels
Oil sands companies expected to play significant role in assessing and deploying new low-carbon technologies.
Oil sands innovation alliance opens projects to innovators from around the world
Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance, after driving improved environmental performance in the industry, expands its innovation opportunities to global collaboration.