Through this partnership, TICAN will pair exceptional U of G graduate students and postdoctoral scholars with leading Canadian agri-food companies to work on real-world industrial challenges and develop breakthrough technologies.
Talent Innovation Canada receives promised funding to match grad students with companies to develop new technologies. By Christopher Guly, University Affairs May 19, 2026 Among G7 countries, Canada places last in terms of developing technology fast and getting it to market, and “very low in the OECD in terms of stimulating industrial R&D,” according to […]
By Alex Riehl May 14, 2026, Betakit The federal government is backing a new organization to connect Canada’s top research and development (R&D) talent with the companies that need them. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced the launch of Talent Innovation Canada (TICAN) on Thursday morning, supported by $29 million in federal funding that was initially proposed in […]
News release New organization will connect top graduate talent with Canadian firms to strengthen innovation May 14, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced an investment of $29.2 million in Talent Innovation Canada (TICAN), a new, industry-led, national not-for-profit organization […]