Canada is taking its aerospace industry to the moon
In July 2021, Canada’s Regional Development Agencies launched a national fund to support the Canadian aerospace industry, in this article, we introduce you to the main criteria and benefits of this new program. The Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) was created after the pandemic in order to boost the Canadian aerospace sector and help […]
Green technologies in aeronautics
Aircraft propulsion is based on combustion engines that use oil as an energy source. This technology greatly impacts the environment through the emission of pollutants such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides as well as the emission of greenhouse gases, the main element of which is carbon dioxide. Today, aviation accounts for more than 2% […]
It’s Now or Never: Everything You Missed about Sustainable Energy Innovation from the Energy Innovation Forum
The inaugural Energy Innovation Forum was held in Toronto, ON, September 19-20, 2022. The event brought together the main stakeholders in the industry ranging from governing bodies, policy makers, regulators, academia, business owners and students. The forum sought to create a platform where all stakeholders could be updated on the state of affairs, share solutions […]
Overcoming Challenges in the Cannabis Industry through Innovation
As of October 17, 2018, the sale and consumption of cannabis (Marijuana) has become legal in Canada. However, each province is responsible for managing the distribution of cannabis in its territory. For example, in Quebec, the Société Québécoise du Cannabis (SQDC) manages the sale of cannabis throughout that province, while in Ontario, it is possible […]
Support for Next-Generation Solar Energy technology with innovation funding
With Canada on a transformative journey to achieve carbon-free electricity generation and net-zero emissions, there is now an ever-growing demand for development and technological advancement in the solar energy industry. Maximize solar-to-energy efficiency Solar energy is the third largest renewable energy source and recent R&D efforts in next-generation solar cell technology is aiming to maximize […]
Regional Quantum Initiative
Quantum technologies are a relatively new field of research that can manipulate electrons, photons, and atoms to solve problems previously thought unsolvable. It has opened up exciting opportunities and exponential growth in various aspects of life: machine learning, logistics, cybersecurity, climate change, bringing greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness among these and other areas. According to Quantum […]
Quantum Technology in Canada
Over the last decade, Canada has been keeping up with the emergence of quantum technology through investment initiatives in quantum research (over C$1B). In the past year, the Canadian government provided an additional $360M to develop the National Quantum Strategy, ensuring that Canada is poised to become a global leader in this sector. Quantum technology […]
The Changing Automotive Industry
Canada is the eleventh largest automotive producer in the world and the seventh largest auto exporter. In 2020, the industry produced 1.4 million vehicles with exports totaling $42.9 billion, making it one of the largest industry sectors in the country, contributing over $16 billion to the GDP. The industry produces passenger vehicles, trucks and buses, […]
Re-inventing the Biotech Industry’s Reputation: The impact of COVID-19
With Covid-19, Canadian biotech companies have suffered from a poor public image due to numerous medical supply issues, such as vaccines. However, in Canada, billions of dollars have been invested to get the sector back on its feet. The combination of technology and biology (biotechnology) has led to the development of solutions that have helped […]
Addressing Canada’s Food Supply Chain Issue through Innovation
Over the recent years, Canada’s food supply chain has experienced major turbulence. From stalled production to lack of supplies, the uncertainty associated with the food supply chain has resulted in heightened prices, empty shelves, and tribulation in Canadian households. With continuous world-wide challenges, the issues within the Canadian food supply chain persist alongside riveting inflation […]