How We Work
Unlocking the potential of Canadians to lead and succeed in the digital world.
We’re stepping up to solve industry and society’s toughest challenges.
The Digital Supercluster is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping others develop, pilot, and scale digital technologies for the benefit of Canadians and Canadian enterprises. We do this by:
- Mobilizing R&D industry investment
- Advancing world-class digital solutions, backed by Canadian IP assets
- Growing digitally skilled technical and leadership talent
Our program strategy is focused on building a better Canada by growing Canadian businesses, creating a digitally skilled workforce and accelerating digital innovation and adoption that will positively impact lives across our country. Together with our members, we work to keep Canadians healthy, address climate change and drive economic productivity.
Download Our Corporate OverviewWe exist to make sure Canada is not left behind.
The Digital Technology Supercluster accelerates digital transformation by:
Fueling co-investment that drives Canada’s digital economy
We pave the way for more ambitious R&D undertakings through an industry-led co-investment model that promotes risk sharing and lowers development costs.
Collaborating across industries because technology knows no boundaries
Introducing a powerful consortium model that brings together the brightest minds and leaders from cross-sector organizations to ideate, conceptualize, develop and commercialize new digital products and solutions. We have built the strongest digital innovation ecosystem in Canada.
Accelerating R&D through industry-led initiatives that matter
Our projects are sponsored by industry partners that are interested in working alongside innovators, academia and customers to deploy breakthrough digital technology and create Canadian-owned IP.
Our Program Strategy — Paving the way for real change.
We pursue projects that strengthen our economy, our sustainability and our reputation on the global stage. We focus on digital solutions for healthcare, natural resources and the digital transformation of industry. Our investments usually take the form of:
- R&D projects through a competitive selection process
- Industry-led digital innovation
- Collaborative project consortiums
- Matching co-investment alongside industry investments
- Multi-year commitments based on duration of selected projects
Our Unique Consortium Model — Accelerated innovation through radical collaboration and industry-led co-investment.
Taking an industry-led approach to innovation has resulted in a powerful collaboration model that is fueled by cross-industry relationships and strategic partnerships. We work together to solve big challenges, accelerate bold solutions and celebrate equity, diversity and inclusion.
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"The Digital Supercluster gave us the foundation to secure our growth. With their support, we were able to land some significant federal contracts and build a machine learning team. It's not just about the investment, it's about meaningful partnerships. You can't put a price tag on these relationships. "
Co-CEO and Co-Founder, HelpSeeker Technologies View Leveraging AI in Canada's Social Response to COVID Project -
"The Digital Technology Supercluster doesn't just provide funding, it also creates community and opportunities for us to connect. On our project, we have people from Simon Fraser University, Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada, Sightline Innovation and the Genome Sciences Centre at the BC Cancer Agency. By working with these partners, we can access the expertise and technologies well developed in other sectors and apply them to problems we face in agriculture."
Former VP of Strategic Initiatives, Terramera View Precision Agriculture to Improve Crop Health Project
- 150+
- Products + Services in Development
- 6,500+
- Learning & Development Placements
- 20,000
- Jobs Created by 2028
- 700+
- IP Assets Anticipated
- 100%
- Canadian-owned IP Generated in our Projects
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