September 7, 2023
Before starting RockMass, Shelby Yee began her career mapping in underground mines using pencil crayons. She knew there had to be a better way.
How Academic-Industry Collaboration Maximizes Innovation
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2021-2022 Outcomes
Hon. Vic Fedeli
Minister of Economic Development,
Job Creation and Trade
“Ontario is proudly home to one of the most dynamic and collaborative innovation ecosystems in the world. Our government is committed to working together with ecosystem partners, businesses and academic institutions to create the right conditions to spur new innovations, expand our opportunities, and create good jobs in Ontario. OCI’s efforts have nurtured invaluable partnerships and collaborations, contributing to the growth and future success of our province.”
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Welbi Co-Founder and CEO Elizabeth Audette-Bourdeau started her company after experiencing the loss of her grandfather.
How an Ottawa startup is helping communities grow food locally year round
August 24, 2023
The Growcer has a solution to the rising cost of produce and the inability to grow food locally in remote areas of Canada.
Canada-Ukraine collaboration seeks tech solutions to national-security challenges Innovators from both countries invited to submit proposals
August 21, 2023
The Canada-Ukraine Security Innovation Challenge (CUSIC) today announced a Call for Solutions that invites Canadian and Ukrainian tech companies to submit innovative proposals to address a range of national-security challenges, from cybersecurity to secure communications between partner nations.
This important and timely project invites innovators from both countries to participate in a bilateral competition that will bring together tech entrepreneurs to present innovative solutions that will strengthen Canada and Ukraine’s technological expertise, with the goal of commercialization through piloting and procurement opportunities.
Ontario Supporting Made-In-Ontario Life Sciences Innovations
July 27, 2023
The Ontario government is investing $3 million to help six life sciences companies develop and bring to market made-in-Ontario medical innovations and health-care solutions. These companies are the first recipients to receive support from the province’s Life Sciences Innovation Fund (LSIF), a new, early-stage fund that helps companies advance made-in-Ontario solutions and increase Ontario’s competitiveness.
Ontario Supporting More Innovation in Growing Tech Sector
June 28, 2023
Communitech, Ukraine Startup Fund, and the Ontario Centre of Innovation signed an MOU to collaborate on a Canada-Ukraine Security Innovation Challenge.