Tag: University
University of Alberta targets $50 million with new innovation fund, announces first investment in AI system control startup
The university plans to reinvest returns from the donor-fuelled fund into “future innovations.” The University of Alberta has launched a new donor-backed innovation fund…
Xanadu, Toronto Metropolitan University to develop quantum computing educational program
Students will learn and work with Xanadu’s software framework PennyLane. Canadian quantum computing tech company Xanadu and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) have teamed…
University of Waterloo uses $5 million from endowment to launch VC fund
The university was inspired by an emerging trend in the US, with schools like MIT. The University of Waterloo is investing up to $5…
York University partners with OneEleven to launch joint venture studio for new tech MBA degree
York’s Schulich School of Business is set to launch the program this fall semester. York University’s Schulich School of Business is partnering with Toronto-based…
University of Toronto, Université de Montréal get combined $325 million as part of $1.4 billion federal investment into university innovation
Other projects focus on sustainability, health, and migrants. The University of Toronto and Université de Montréal have received a combined $325 million from the…
University of Waterloo leading consortium for 5G innovation that includes Rogers, BlackBerry
BlackBerry, Rogers, Rockport Networks among industry partners taking part. The University of Waterloo (UWaterloo) is leading a new $1.5 million CAD multi-partner consortium for…
University of Toronto one of nine schools chosen for Eric Schmidt’s new $148 million AI research initiative
U of T only Canadian university to secure funding from former Google CEO to apply AI to STEM research. The University of Toronto (U…
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…
University of Waterloo quantum expert-led EvolutionQ aims to help orgs “prepare for the quantum age”
As quantum computing race heats up, EvolutionQ secures $7 million CAD for quantum-safe cybersecurity. Led by a group of cryptography and quantum computing experts…
Alberta government to invest $23 million for quantum hub at University of Calgary
The hub is aimed at developing Alberta’s quantum sector. The Alberta government is doling out $23 million for the development of a quantum hub…