Tag: governments
Federal, Québec governments invest over $7.6 million into quantum telecom testbed
The testbed will allow businesses to experiment with quantum technologies for telecom networks. The federal government and the Government of Québec are jointly investing…
BetaKit’s most-read stories of March show #CDNtech sector struggles continue, government’s innovation promises continue to lag
SVB collapse kicked off a month that included new layoffs, bankruptcies, and AI disruptions. With spring officially here, BetaKit’s most-read stories for the month…
Federal government’s Climate Action and Awareness Fund invests $58 million into 24 cleantech projects
Volkswagen fines fuel climate projects at Canadian universities. The Government of Canada has announced up to $58 million in investment into 24 projects using…
Technation launches cybersecurity taskforce, calls on Canadian governments to “recognize cybersecurity as a matter of national security”
Taskforce has leaders from CGI, Cisco, eSentire, Darktrace, Infosys, Microsoft, SkyHive. Mississauga-based tech advocacy organization Technation has created a new taskforce that will focus…
Federal, BC governments invest in new agtech innovation centre at Simon Fraser University
The centre is expected to create 200 jobs and train over 700 workers. The British Columbia (BC) government, in partnership with Simon Fraser University…