Projects We aren’t just here to talk about tomorrow. We’re here to make change happen today. Learn More Area of Focus: Area of Focus Digital Health + Wellness Digital Talent Development Digital Transformation + Productivity Environmental Impact + Climate Industry: All Energy Fishing Food + Agriculture Forestry Healthcare Human Resources Manufacturing Mining Retail Transportation Water Program: All COVID-19 Data Commons Digital + Precision Health Digital Twins Feasibility Studies Talent + Capacity Building Status: All Closed Completed In Progress COVID-19 Access to Cancer Testing & Treatment in Response to COVID-19 Accelerating cancer tissue biopsies and the detection of cancer tumours through AI and digital technology. COVID-19 AI-based Prediction Tool for COVID-19 Patient Care Pooling data to predict outcomes and manage hospitalizations of COVID-19 patients. Digital Twins AI-Enabled Metaverse Campus Immersive training accessible from anywhere Talent + Capacity Building Asia Competence for Tech Professionals Building successful business relationships through effective country and cultural knowledge Talent + Capacity Building Athena Digital Leaders Supporting leadership and talent diversity in artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science. Talent + Capacity Building Athena Pathways Helping Canadian women see the potential of the tech sector, and how a career in Artificial Intelligence aligns with their skills and interests. Digital Twins Augmented Reality for Maintenance and Inspection Enhancing transportation inspections through augmented reality. Digital + Precision Health Autism Sharing Initiative Building the first federated and fully-protected global network for sharing genomics and biomedical data to accelerate research and develop precision healthcare approaches for individuals with autism. Feasibility Studies Beacon Feasibility Study Real-time global data network to share genomic information. Talent + Capacity Building Canadian Tech Talent Accelerator Supporting Canada’s economic recovery by providing tech skills to unemployed and underemployed youth from communities underrepresented in the digital economy. Digital + Precision Health CanDETECT Using AI to increase the precision and effectiveness of cancer recurrence monitoring for millions of cancer survivors COVID-19 Clothing to Remotely Connect to Care Healthcare monitoring through high-tech textiles. Talent + Capacity Building Coastal First Nations Connectivity Network Connecting remote Indigenous communities in coastal B.C. to the world. Data Commons Compass Increasing the speed, fairness, and efficiency of social support options for community members, service providers, and funders through a social transformation platform leveraging AI. Talent + Capacity Building Competency Assessment Mapping Platform for Industry Responsive Education The CAMPFIRE project helps mid-career workers gain skills needed for the digital economy. COVID-19 Confidential Virtual Addiction Treatment for Healthcare Workers Providing healthcare workers with access to confidential virtual care and evidence-based treatment options for substance use. Digital + Precision Health Continuous Connected Patient Care Enabling continuous vital sign and medication adherence monitoring of adult patients transitioning from in-hospital to at-home care. COVID-19 COVID Cloud Bringing together Canadian expertise to provide real-time monitoring of the COVID-19 virus. Digital + Precision Health Dermatology Point-of-Care Intelligent Network AI-powered medical imaging network to connect all points of care for patients who may be dealing with skin cancer. Talent + Capacity Building Design for Startups Bridging the gap between technology and design for improved product development Digital Twins Digital Aviation Record System (DARS) Helping the aviation sector undergo digital transformation away from paper-based and disconnected systems. Talent + Capacity Building Digital Innovation and Leadership Initiative (DIAL) The Digital Innovation and Leadership strategic initiative has been custom designed to help people and companies develop capacity for digital transformation. Talent + Capacity Building Digital Lift Building in-demand tech talent to drive Canada’s future prosperity COVID-19 Digital Mental Health Tools for Healthcare Workers Providing COVID-19 Care Personalized, digital therapy tools to support and sustain healthcare organizations and their frontline workers. COVID-19 Digital Telework for Remote Physical Work Remote-operated robots to help protect long-term care home staff and residents. COVID-19 DirectFood.store - Securing the Food Supply Chain Digital platform to connect consumers, restaurants, and local food producers. Talent + Capacity Building Diversifying Talent in Quantum Computing Working with K-12 and Indigenous education leaders to ensure that young people are aware of the career opportunities in quantum computing. Talent + Capacity Building Diversity Assessment Tool (DAT) App Increasing accessibility to diversity data for positive change COVID-19 Early Detection of COVID-19 Through AI Temperature sensing to help Canadians in returning to work. Data Commons Earth Data Store A platform to aggregate and analyze geospatial and earth observation data. Digital Twins Earth X-ray for Low-Impact Mining Accelerating the global transition to low-impact mining with the world’s first Earth x-ray discovery platform COVID-19 Emergency Food Distribution Network Digitizing food distribution to feed more and waste less. Feasibility Studies Feeding Our Front Lines Feasibility Study Getting fresh, high quality food to essential workers. Data Commons Forest Machine Connectivity Improving efficiency in the timber harvesting supply chain by collecting and analyzing Industrial IoT data. Data Commons Fresh Water Data Commons Harnessing data to improve water use, conservation and management. Talent + Capacity Building Future Capital Future Capital provides investment education that enables women to lead and shape the future of the economy. COVID-19 Global Clinical Network for Infectious Diseases The first global platform that empowers healthcare organizations to collaborate and improve the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Digital + Precision Health Health Compass Transforming the healthcare system by transforming healthcare data into actionable insights Digital + Precision Health Healthcare to Homecare Using advanced devices, wearables, and data to help assess, prevent and treat causes of frailty amongst seniors. Feasibility Studies Healthcare to Homecare Feasibility Study Reducing acute care costs and optimizing individual care through precision health. COVID-19 HEALTHYACCESS A touchless biometric solution for worksite health screening, security and workforce management. Talent + Capacity Building HyperTalent Connecting K-12 educators and Indigenous youth to tackle the tech talent shortage in British Columbia. COVID-19 Improving ICU Capacity During COVID-19 Outbreaks Harnessing AI to better manage ICU capacity during crisis. Digital + Precision Health Indigenous Digital Health Ecosystem (IDHE) A culturally aligned ecosystem of integrated point of service tools for Indigenous data management Talent + Capacity Building Innovation, Development, Enrichment and Action (IDEA Lab) Fostering innovation and diversity in British Columbia's SMB sector Digital + Precision Health Intelligent Network for Point-of-Care Ultrasound Using technology to deliver equal access to life-saving ultrasound imaging. Digital + Precision Health Iris AI-enabled clinical decision support platform that will accelerate course of treatment planning and monitoring, while improving accuracy of diagnostic image analysis COVID-19 Leveraging AI in Canada's Social Response to COVID Data and AI helping anticipate social needs before they become crises. COVID-19 LifeSaver Enabling businesses, emergency responders and policy leaders to make data-driven decisions in response to COVID-19. Feasibility Studies LifeSaver Feasibility Study Predicting emerging pandemics. COVID-19 Looking Glass: Protecting Canadians in a Return to Community Analytics to help inform decision making around the health and economic impact of COVID-19 policies. Data Commons Mining Microbiome Analytics Platform (MMAP) Creating break-through biomining solutions for natural resource extraction and green site remediation COVID-19 Mobile Wellness Declaration Mitigating the spread of COVID-19 by leveraging a mobile authentication platform. Feasibility Studies Multi-Omics and Medical Imaging (MOMI) Engine Feasibility Study Advancing translational medicine and enhancing health research capabilities in Canada. Feasibility Studies Optimizing Healthcare through Applied Digital Twinning Feasibility Study New hospitals are built based on past hospital designs, current workflows and “gut feel” rather than quantified operational data and care delivery evolution. This project aims to create a digital/virtual copy of St. Paul’s Emergency Department in order to optimize design, workflow and simulate operations and inform the construction of the hospital of the future. Digital + Precision Health Personal Health Wallet Using blockchain technology to securely share private health information. COVID-19 Point-of-Care Ultrasound for COVID-19 Delivering real-time diagnosis of pneumonia caused by COVID-19. Data Commons Precision Agriculture to Improve Crop Health Using computer power to prevent pests and protect food crops. Digital Twins Predictive Analytics for Manufacturing Processes The application of quantum computing to predict faults in the manufacturing process of advanced materials. COVID-19 Project ABC Authorization, booking and coordination of widespread testing and immunizations. COVID-19 Project ACTT - Access to Cancer Testing & Treatment in Response to COVID-19 Expanding less-invasive cancer testing through AI and technology. COVID-19 Protecting Canadians by Predicting the Evolution of COVID-19 Preparing for the second COVID-19 wave with AI predictions of virus changes. Data Commons Protecting Our Oceans Protecting our wild fisheries through digital surveillance of our precious oceans. COVID-19 Providing Safe and Effective Home Care During COVID-19 Enhanced digital tools to help protect vulnerable seniors and their care workers. COVID-19 Rapid Assessment of Disability Claims During and Post COVID-19 Eligibility monitoring for increased disability claims during & post COVID-19. COVID-19 Rapid Deployment of Emergency Case Management Building a virtual health and social safety net for patients, caregivers. Feasibility Studies Rapid Repurposing of Drugs for COVID-19 Feasibility Study Repurposing approved drugs in an attempt to quickly identify effective treatments. COVID-19 Raven2: AI Platform for Novel Drug Discovery Harnessing AI to find new COVID-19 drugs. COVID-19 Reduce Risk: Post-COVID Analytics Platform for Returning to Work AI-assisted risk management for people returning to work. Digital + Precision Health Reducing Opioid Use for Pain Management Data collection and use to prevent opioid dependence. COVID-19 ReSTART: Post-COVID Surgeries and Medical Procedures A digital solution to help clear Canada’s surgery backlog. Feasibility Studies Risk Management Frameworks for Workplace Safety Feasibility Study Mitigating COVID-19 risks and piloting a safe return to places of employment. Data Commons Satellite-based Environmental Analytics Monitoring the effects of climate change through the application of high-resolution satellite imagery and sophisticated data analytics. COVID-19 Scaling Safe Food Delivery for Canadians This project’s eGrocery software solution covers everything a retailer needs to effectively operate dedicated online grocery fulfillment facilities at scale. COVID-19 Screen O/S Minimizing the spread of COVID-19 through improved workplace health and safety Data Commons Standard Data Platform for Autonomous Agriculture The world's first interactive planning software for precision and autonomous agriculture COVID-19 Stronger Together: Social Infrastructure for Community Health Extending health care to those isolated by COVID-19. COVID-19 Supporting Canada's Elderly During the COVID-19 Pandemic Digital technology addressing aging population needs. Digital + Precision Health Tailored Health - Pharmacogenetics An integrated approach to prescribing medication based on a patient’s genetics. COVID-19 Telewound Care Canada Using AI to deliver remote wound care to the most vulnerable patients. Digital Twins The Learning Factory Digital Twin A proof-of-concept to apply digital twinning to the manufacturing process of aerospace components. Digital + Precision Health The Secure Health and Genomics Platform Collaborating to aggregate health and genomic data on a trusted, pan-Canadian digital health platform. Digital + Precision Health TRUSTSPHERE This project aims to empower Canadians through a trustworthy health platform that enables them to view, share and manage their own health data in a secure manner. Talent + Capacity Building Upskilling Imperative Launching tailored learning journeys to close critical digital skill gaps Talent + Capacity Building Virtual Clean-Energy Training Platform for First Nations Communities Empowering Indigenous communities with clean energy and digital skills Talent + Capacity Building Virtual Production Innovation Studio Creating Canada's first Indigenous-led virtual production filmmaking program COVID-19 Virtual Pulse Protecting and preparing nurses through virtual COVID-19 training. Talent + Capacity Building W Venture W Venture builds capacity for women entrepreneurs and their tech ventures. Digital Twins Wellbeing.ai Developing a ‘digital brain’ to understand human interactions and deliver an immersive and personalized experience of wellness coaching. Talent + Capacity Building Wireless Systems Technician In tackling talent shortages, telecommunication skills training with an autonomous focus benefits both remote communities and industry. Digital + Precision Health Workplace Brain Health This project aims to develop a brain health data repository to help employers and employees better understand how sleep and meditation impact cognitive function. COVID-19 XrAI Harnessing the power of machine learning to help clinicians more easily identify lung abnormalities in chest X-rays.
COVID-19 Access to Cancer Testing & Treatment in Response to COVID-19 Accelerating cancer tissue biopsies and the detection of cancer tumours through AI and digital technology.
COVID-19 AI-based Prediction Tool for COVID-19 Patient Care Pooling data to predict outcomes and manage hospitalizations of COVID-19 patients.
Talent + Capacity Building Asia Competence for Tech Professionals Building successful business relationships through effective country and cultural knowledge
Talent + Capacity Building Athena Digital Leaders Supporting leadership and talent diversity in artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science.
Talent + Capacity Building Athena Pathways Helping Canadian women see the potential of the tech sector, and how a career in Artificial Intelligence aligns with their skills and interests.
Digital Twins Augmented Reality for Maintenance and Inspection Enhancing transportation inspections through augmented reality.
Digital + Precision Health Autism Sharing Initiative Building the first federated and fully-protected global network for sharing genomics and biomedical data to accelerate research and develop precision healthcare approaches for individuals with autism.
Feasibility Studies Beacon Feasibility Study Real-time global data network to share genomic information.
Talent + Capacity Building Canadian Tech Talent Accelerator Supporting Canada’s economic recovery by providing tech skills to unemployed and underemployed youth from communities underrepresented in the digital economy.
Digital + Precision Health CanDETECT Using AI to increase the precision and effectiveness of cancer recurrence monitoring for millions of cancer survivors
Talent + Capacity Building Coastal First Nations Connectivity Network Connecting remote Indigenous communities in coastal B.C. to the world.
Data Commons Compass Increasing the speed, fairness, and efficiency of social support options for community members, service providers, and funders through a social transformation platform leveraging AI.
Talent + Capacity Building Competency Assessment Mapping Platform for Industry Responsive Education The CAMPFIRE project helps mid-career workers gain skills needed for the digital economy.
COVID-19 Confidential Virtual Addiction Treatment for Healthcare Workers Providing healthcare workers with access to confidential virtual care and evidence-based treatment options for substance use.
Digital + Precision Health Continuous Connected Patient Care Enabling continuous vital sign and medication adherence monitoring of adult patients transitioning from in-hospital to at-home care.
COVID-19 COVID Cloud Bringing together Canadian expertise to provide real-time monitoring of the COVID-19 virus.
Digital + Precision Health Dermatology Point-of-Care Intelligent Network AI-powered medical imaging network to connect all points of care for patients who may be dealing with skin cancer.
Talent + Capacity Building Design for Startups Bridging the gap between technology and design for improved product development
Digital Twins Digital Aviation Record System (DARS) Helping the aviation sector undergo digital transformation away from paper-based and disconnected systems.
Talent + Capacity Building Digital Innovation and Leadership Initiative (DIAL) The Digital Innovation and Leadership strategic initiative has been custom designed to help people and companies develop capacity for digital transformation.
Talent + Capacity Building Digital Lift Building in-demand tech talent to drive Canada’s future prosperity
COVID-19 Digital Mental Health Tools for Healthcare Workers Providing COVID-19 Care Personalized, digital therapy tools to support and sustain healthcare organizations and their frontline workers.
COVID-19 Digital Telework for Remote Physical Work Remote-operated robots to help protect long-term care home staff and residents.
COVID-19 DirectFood.store - Securing the Food Supply Chain Digital platform to connect consumers, restaurants, and local food producers.
Talent + Capacity Building Diversifying Talent in Quantum Computing Working with K-12 and Indigenous education leaders to ensure that young people are aware of the career opportunities in quantum computing.
Talent + Capacity Building Diversity Assessment Tool (DAT) App Increasing accessibility to diversity data for positive change
COVID-19 Early Detection of COVID-19 Through AI Temperature sensing to help Canadians in returning to work.
Data Commons Earth Data Store A platform to aggregate and analyze geospatial and earth observation data.
Digital Twins Earth X-ray for Low-Impact Mining Accelerating the global transition to low-impact mining with the world’s first Earth x-ray discovery platform
COVID-19 Emergency Food Distribution Network Digitizing food distribution to feed more and waste less.
Feasibility Studies Feeding Our Front Lines Feasibility Study Getting fresh, high quality food to essential workers.
Data Commons Forest Machine Connectivity Improving efficiency in the timber harvesting supply chain by collecting and analyzing Industrial IoT data.
Data Commons Fresh Water Data Commons Harnessing data to improve water use, conservation and management.
Talent + Capacity Building Future Capital Future Capital provides investment education that enables women to lead and shape the future of the economy.
COVID-19 Global Clinical Network for Infectious Diseases The first global platform that empowers healthcare organizations to collaborate and improve the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
Digital + Precision Health Health Compass Transforming the healthcare system by transforming healthcare data into actionable insights
Digital + Precision Health Healthcare to Homecare Using advanced devices, wearables, and data to help assess, prevent and treat causes of frailty amongst seniors.
Feasibility Studies Healthcare to Homecare Feasibility Study Reducing acute care costs and optimizing individual care through precision health.
COVID-19 HEALTHYACCESS A touchless biometric solution for worksite health screening, security and workforce management.
Talent + Capacity Building HyperTalent Connecting K-12 educators and Indigenous youth to tackle the tech talent shortage in British Columbia.
COVID-19 Improving ICU Capacity During COVID-19 Outbreaks Harnessing AI to better manage ICU capacity during crisis.
Digital + Precision Health Indigenous Digital Health Ecosystem (IDHE) A culturally aligned ecosystem of integrated point of service tools for Indigenous data management
Talent + Capacity Building Innovation, Development, Enrichment and Action (IDEA Lab) Fostering innovation and diversity in British Columbia's SMB sector
Digital + Precision Health Intelligent Network for Point-of-Care Ultrasound Using technology to deliver equal access to life-saving ultrasound imaging.
Digital + Precision Health Iris AI-enabled clinical decision support platform that will accelerate course of treatment planning and monitoring, while improving accuracy of diagnostic image analysis
COVID-19 Leveraging AI in Canada's Social Response to COVID Data and AI helping anticipate social needs before they become crises.
COVID-19 LifeSaver Enabling businesses, emergency responders and policy leaders to make data-driven decisions in response to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Looking Glass: Protecting Canadians in a Return to Community Analytics to help inform decision making around the health and economic impact of COVID-19 policies.
Data Commons Mining Microbiome Analytics Platform (MMAP) Creating break-through biomining solutions for natural resource extraction and green site remediation
COVID-19 Mobile Wellness Declaration Mitigating the spread of COVID-19 by leveraging a mobile authentication platform.
Feasibility Studies Multi-Omics and Medical Imaging (MOMI) Engine Feasibility Study Advancing translational medicine and enhancing health research capabilities in Canada.
Feasibility Studies Optimizing Healthcare through Applied Digital Twinning Feasibility Study New hospitals are built based on past hospital designs, current workflows and “gut feel” rather than quantified operational data and care delivery evolution. This project aims to create a digital/virtual copy of St. Paul’s Emergency Department in order to optimize design, workflow and simulate operations and inform the construction of the hospital of the future.
Digital + Precision Health Personal Health Wallet Using blockchain technology to securely share private health information.
COVID-19 Point-of-Care Ultrasound for COVID-19 Delivering real-time diagnosis of pneumonia caused by COVID-19.
Data Commons Precision Agriculture to Improve Crop Health Using computer power to prevent pests and protect food crops.
Digital Twins Predictive Analytics for Manufacturing Processes The application of quantum computing to predict faults in the manufacturing process of advanced materials.
COVID-19 Project ABC Authorization, booking and coordination of widespread testing and immunizations.
COVID-19 Project ACTT - Access to Cancer Testing & Treatment in Response to COVID-19 Expanding less-invasive cancer testing through AI and technology.
COVID-19 Protecting Canadians by Predicting the Evolution of COVID-19 Preparing for the second COVID-19 wave with AI predictions of virus changes.
Data Commons Protecting Our Oceans Protecting our wild fisheries through digital surveillance of our precious oceans.
COVID-19 Providing Safe and Effective Home Care During COVID-19 Enhanced digital tools to help protect vulnerable seniors and their care workers.
COVID-19 Rapid Assessment of Disability Claims During and Post COVID-19 Eligibility monitoring for increased disability claims during & post COVID-19.
COVID-19 Rapid Deployment of Emergency Case Management Building a virtual health and social safety net for patients, caregivers.
Feasibility Studies Rapid Repurposing of Drugs for COVID-19 Feasibility Study Repurposing approved drugs in an attempt to quickly identify effective treatments.
COVID-19 Reduce Risk: Post-COVID Analytics Platform for Returning to Work AI-assisted risk management for people returning to work.
Digital + Precision Health Reducing Opioid Use for Pain Management Data collection and use to prevent opioid dependence.
COVID-19 ReSTART: Post-COVID Surgeries and Medical Procedures A digital solution to help clear Canada’s surgery backlog.
Feasibility Studies Risk Management Frameworks for Workplace Safety Feasibility Study Mitigating COVID-19 risks and piloting a safe return to places of employment.
Data Commons Satellite-based Environmental Analytics Monitoring the effects of climate change through the application of high-resolution satellite imagery and sophisticated data analytics.
COVID-19 Scaling Safe Food Delivery for Canadians This project’s eGrocery software solution covers everything a retailer needs to effectively operate dedicated online grocery fulfillment facilities at scale.
Data Commons Standard Data Platform for Autonomous Agriculture The world's first interactive planning software for precision and autonomous agriculture
COVID-19 Stronger Together: Social Infrastructure for Community Health Extending health care to those isolated by COVID-19.
COVID-19 Supporting Canada's Elderly During the COVID-19 Pandemic Digital technology addressing aging population needs.
Digital + Precision Health Tailored Health - Pharmacogenetics An integrated approach to prescribing medication based on a patient’s genetics.
COVID-19 Telewound Care Canada Using AI to deliver remote wound care to the most vulnerable patients.
Digital Twins The Learning Factory Digital Twin A proof-of-concept to apply digital twinning to the manufacturing process of aerospace components.
Digital + Precision Health The Secure Health and Genomics Platform Collaborating to aggregate health and genomic data on a trusted, pan-Canadian digital health platform.
Digital + Precision Health TRUSTSPHERE This project aims to empower Canadians through a trustworthy health platform that enables them to view, share and manage their own health data in a secure manner.
Talent + Capacity Building Upskilling Imperative Launching tailored learning journeys to close critical digital skill gaps
Talent + Capacity Building Virtual Clean-Energy Training Platform for First Nations Communities Empowering Indigenous communities with clean energy and digital skills
Talent + Capacity Building Virtual Production Innovation Studio Creating Canada's first Indigenous-led virtual production filmmaking program
Talent + Capacity Building W Venture W Venture builds capacity for women entrepreneurs and their tech ventures.
Digital Twins Wellbeing.ai Developing a ‘digital brain’ to understand human interactions and deliver an immersive and personalized experience of wellness coaching.
Talent + Capacity Building Wireless Systems Technician In tackling talent shortages, telecommunication skills training with an autonomous focus benefits both remote communities and industry.
Digital + Precision Health Workplace Brain Health This project aims to develop a brain health data repository to help employers and employees better understand how sleep and meditation impact cognitive function.
COVID-19 XrAI Harnessing the power of machine learning to help clinicians more easily identify lung abnormalities in chest X-rays.