With co-investment from the Government of Canada through the Global Innovation Cluster program; Employment & Social Development Canada; and the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy; and Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, DIGITAL is mobilizing break-through technology innovation and talent initiatives that:
- Support health and wellness by providing more equitable access to care, improving health outcomes and enabling sustainable healthcare systems in Canada and around the world.
- Advance environmental health and strengthening Canada’s natural resources sectors to succeed in a prosperous, low carbon economy.
- Build a highly skilled and connected Canada by supporting talent and capacity building initiatives that provide unobstructed pathways to digital jobs. This includes working with remote and rural communities and Indigenous partners to establish digital connectivity, transform to clean energy and cultivate digital leaders within their communities.
- Capture economic potential of made-in-Canada AI technology solutions through technology commercialization, talent development and creating global advantage.
- Accelerate the adoption of Canadian quantum technologies by having domestic and international partners demonstrate proof-of-value of quantum applications in real-life scenarios.