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In CFI-funded labs and facilities across the country, researchers in all stages of their careers are making discoveries, supporting a robust innovation ecosystem and helping solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. 

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Taking research to the next level with artificial intelligence

How researchers in Canada are turbo-charging their research with artificial intelligence to solve problems, from traffic jams to climate change to discovering new pharmaceuticals
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British Columbia

How Canada is at the forefront of unpacking the potential of DNA data storage

Could “DNA origami” offer a way to store some of the world’s 149 trillion gigabytes of information and help solve big data’s big storage problem? At UBC Okanagan, Will Hughes is exploring the possibilities.
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Quebec

Pooneh Maghoul: Working at the forefront of geotechnical engineering

Can our critical infrastructure withstand the effects of climate change?
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Transforming research instincts into a successful business (March webinar)

Part of our Future You webinar series. This webinar features a new generation of researchers who share their challenges and successes as they made the move from researcher to entrepreneur. Watch the video to gain insights and receive valuable tips on how to start your own business.
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Ontario

Building prosperity by engineering life-changing assistive technologies

Lianna Genovese — Founder and CEO, ImaginAble Solutions
Portrait of Nafissa Ismail professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa.
podcast
Ontario

How neuroendocrinology crosses sectors to create promising new insights

Nafissa Ismail focuses on the effects of hormones on the brain to pin down the interactions between our organs and our emotions
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Investigating the causes — and consequences — of war and genocide

How immersive simulation, film, video and podcasting tools are giving Hilary Earl and her colleagues fresh insights into the history of state-sponsored violence
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Ontario

Building prosperity by reimagining the building blocks of plastics

Kritika Tyagi — Co-founder, Head of Product, erthos®
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Alberta

Building prosperity by recycling greenhouse gas emissions

Paul Addo — Co-founder and CEO, SeeO2 Energy
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British Columbia

Building prosperity by unleashing the power of quantum computing

Stephanie Simmons — Founder and Chief Quantum Officer, Photonic Inc.
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British Columbia

Building prosperity by ensuring safe public infrastructure

Harsh Rathod — Co-founder and CEO, Niricson
Portrait of Frederick Leblond
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Quebec

Building prosperity by advancing medical devices

Frédéric Leblond — Co-founder, Reveal Surgical and Exclaro
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podcast
Ontario

The future of flight depends on sustainability that goes beyond biofuels

The University of Waterloo’s Suzanne Kearns is a global leader in sustainable aviation, but her flight path wasn’t without turbulence
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Ontario

Is bad air quality making you sick?

The air you breathe contains thousands of natural and synthetic chemicals. Joseph Okeme is identifying which ones cause chronic diseases.
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Nova Scotia

Can plant-based proteins taste better?

Marcia English wants to give consumers all the benefits of pulse proteins without the beany flavour. That’s good news for Canada’s $6.3 billion pulse industry.
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Ontario

Creating a mental health playbook for student athletes

How sports psychology expert Katherine Tamminen is helping competitors thrive now — and long after they’ve put away their jerseys