Quebec-based Kalego Solutions, co-founded by entrepreneurs Marine Queffeulou and Jacopo Profili, provides eco-friendly plasma technology to enhance the characteristics of flat surfaces, including a lasting anti-fog treatment for medical endoscopy.

Dr. Timsy Bhando, a postdoctoral researcher at McMaster University, is advancing brain health through drug development. Her work includes the discovery of a novel fungi compound with therapeutic potential for treating neurodegenerative diseases and depression.

David Black, a PhD student at UBC, developed a groundbreaking tele-ultrasound system using mixed reality to guide procedures in remote communities, improving access to care, reducing costs, and eliminating lengthy travel to medical centres.

Ecosystem partner content Diverse Nation: Unlocking the potential of inclusive innovation The Innovation Economy Council (IEC) is a coalition of tech-sector leaders dedicated to shaping Canada’s industrial innovation policy. The IEC works with active members of Canada’s innovation ecosystem to identify areas for in-depth analysis and offer timely insights to increase Canadian productivity and sustainable […]

The Mitacs Innovation Challenge project examines application and evaluation materials from the Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI) program to better understand what barriers are limiting the innovation performance of Canadian SMEs. In this report, we find that talent access is a key issue inhibiting SME innovation performance throughout Canada’s innovation ecosystem. We further explore how skilled talent […]

Throughout Canada, stark disparities exist when it comes to accessing mental health services and resources, especially within Indigenous communities. To close the gap, we must examine these issues through a decidedly placed Indigenous lens.