The federal government has finally announced the results of last year’s competition for existing Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research (CECR), with five returning centres sharing $78.9 million over five years. The successful CECRs were chosen from a field of 25 letters of intent and 10 full applications, all of which were previously or are currently receiving funding through the program.
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B.C. government’s new procurement strategy spurring innovation
The British Columbia government’s new strategy for securing goods and services is already creating new opportunities for innovative technology companies in the province.
CMC Microsystems making the case for continued support as shut-down deadline looms
CMC Microsystems is pulling out all the stops to persuade governments and other stakeholders that its expertise and services in microelectronics, photonics and other cutting edge technologies are critical to Canada’s future competitiveness in advanced manufacturing and other key tech-based sectors.
Trade tariffs offer ‘silver lining’ for Manitoba’s innovation ecosystem: Doug McCartney
The man who wrote Manitoba’s innovation strategy has a new job in the private sector. Doug McCartney sees some novel opportunities emerging for the province’s innovation ecosystem – including a ‘silver lining’ in international trade disputes.
Report: Demand for much-needed cybersecurity talent requires creative strategies
Canada will need creative and innovative ways to build up talent for cybersecurity if we want to take advantage of opportunities and protect ourselves from the threats of new technologies, according to a recent report by Deloitte Canada on the state of cybersecurity talent.
Innovation Conversations: Q&A with Nobina Robinson
Nobina Robinson retires from her position of Chief Executive Officer at Polytechnics Canada this month after nine years in that role. In those years, Robinson has been recognized by her colleagues for bringing attention to the important role polytechnics and colleges play in Canada’s innovation ecosystem, particularly applied research and commercialization. She shares her thoughts with RE$EARCH MONEY about the legacy she leaves behind and what’s next for the sector.
Sustaining Canada’s innovation in carbon capture, storage and utilization
Canada is bolstering its reputation as a global innovator in carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), with new research and technology development facilities in Western Canada attracting international participation.
Broad science community to be consulted on shaping new Tri-Council Research Fund
The Canada Research Coordinating Committee (CRCC) is taking the new Tri-Council Research Fund (TCRF) on the road to consult on how best to use $275 million over five years to boost international, interdisciplinary and high-risk research activities.
CAPI report fleshes out targets and actions required to make Canada a globally competitive agriculture and agri-food superpower
Last year’s Barton panel report on the agri-food sector continues to resonate with additional consultation and analysis of its recommended policies and actions aimed at sustainably boosting exports to $75 billion by 2025.
The Canadian Agri-food Policy Institute (CAPI) launched a series of workshops to determine what specific actions are required to achieve the sector’s export objectives with a subsequent report – Barton Forward: Optimizing Growth in the Canadian Agri-Food Sector – posing and answering four key questions:
Ontario dismisses chief scientist, eliminates dedicated research ministry
Shortly after naming a new Cabinet lacking a science or innovation minster, Ontario’s Progressive Conservative premier Doug Ford has reportedly fired the province’s first chief scientist, Dr Molly Shoichet.
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