The federal government will pump $950 million into five innovation superclusters, collaborative hubs involving research and industry. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister, Navdeep Bains, predicts such industry and research will grow Canada’s economy by $50 billion over the next decade. The new big 5 innovation superclusters The superclusters represent consortia of more than 450 […]
A total of $104.06 M of federal funds have been allocated to date from the Connect to Innovate program. Launched early 2017, the program is invest $500 million in rural and remote communities across Canada, with a focus on supporting new broadband backbone infrastructure projects that connect public institutions like schools, hospitals and First Nation […]
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, detailed the Government of Canada’s Innovation and Skills Plan at The ONE National Conference for senior financial leaders from across the country. The Innovation and Skills Plan is a multi-year strategy to turn promising business ideas into market-ready innovations. Innovation and Skills Plan The […]
