Innovation hub stories
Feds defence plan, Ukraine war, renews talk on CAF robotics
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robots
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drones
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manufacturing
Canada's new defence plans elevates battlefield robots from niche tools to core assets, as Ottawa eyes drones for strategy and industry.
Ottawa commits CAD $900m to boost defence innovation
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drones
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surveillance
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Canada is investing over $900M in NRC defence R&D, backing drones, aerospace, quantum tech and biomedical countermeasures.
Quantum Machines to build flagship quantum hub in Chicago
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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semiconductors
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quantum computing
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ai
Quantum Machines will open a flagship quantum hub in Chicago's Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park to expand US research operations.
Riverlane opens Delft AI quantum error correction hub
Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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hyperscale
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dc
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hpc
Riverlane launches an AI-driven quantum error correction hub in Delft, led by Barbara Terhal, bolstering its European R&D footprint.
NATO backs Avivo's universal blood tech in DIANA 2026
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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supply chain
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healthtech
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nato
NATO selects Vancouver's Avivo for its 2026 DIANA cohort, backing enzyme tech to convert donated blood into universal type O ECO-Blood.
Infosys launches AI-first model to transform global GCCs
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Infosys has launched an AI-First GCC Model to help global firms transform their capability centres into scalable, AI-enabled hubs across diverse industries.
PrePad receives award for revolutionising digital oilfield innovation
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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power / energy
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energy efficient
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oil and gas
PrePad's cloud-based Completions Module wins 2025 Meritorious Award for Engineering Innovation, revolutionising digital oilfield well planning and execution.
Ducati extends Siemens partnership to drive digital innovation
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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clean technologies
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3d printing
Ducati has extended its partnership with Siemens for two years to enhance motorcycle innovation using the Siemens Xcelerator platform across racing and consumer models.
These hackathons are stupid...and that's the point
Sat, 20th Sep 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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google
The Stupid Ideas Hackathon, founded by Maya Lekhi, embraces silly concepts to spark creativity and innovation in a fun, fiery atmosphere.
AI minister announces $3.5 million funding for machine-learning healthcare program
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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ai
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edge ai
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government funding
Ministry invests in HealthSpark, a Vector Institute programme boosting AI-driven healthcare innovations and startups.
Charter Global unveils Assistly for small senior care homes
Sun, 25th May 2025
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data analytics
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supply chain
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ai
Charter Global launches Assistly, a cloud platform designed to simplify operations and improve care in small senior care homes with AI-powered tools.
Arch.law acquires Conexus Law to boost international reach
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
In a strategic expansion, arch.law acquires Conexus Law, a data centre sector specialist, including its 14-strong London team, strengthening its global footprint.