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Canada’s changing immigration and education rules are redrawing the pathway from classroom to company formation. Starting in 2025, capped study permits, a narrower list of eligible academic programs under the Classification of Instructional Programs, and a 24‑hour work limit per week will shape how international students participate in the country’s innovation economy. For those hoping to transition from a research project to a startup, the adjustments will make timing and pr

This winter’s policy updates are reshaping how Canadian campuses plan the next wave of ventures. New federal measures on study permits, attestation letters and post‑graduation work eligibility are tightening timelines for international students who want to join innovation projects. At the same time, limits on off‑campus work hours are forcing professors and startup mentors to adjust hiring calendars and budget cycles. For campus incubators that have relied on international pa

Across Canada, a quiet shift is reshaping how future founders gain real-world experience. Ottawa’s 2025 effort to expand work‑integrated learning is increasing the number of co‑op terms, applied research projects, and entrepreneurship placements in postsecondary programs. For students and recent graduates, the chance to build early‑stage ventures through these placements offers more than professional training—it connects classroom ideas to commercial and community outcomes. U

Across Canada, a new kind of innovation hub is taking root in Indigenous communities — places where traditional knowledge meets entrepreneurship training and technology access. These centres are helping young leaders connect cultural values with modern business skills, creating ventures grounded in community priorities rather than external models. From renewable energy pilots to local digital platforms, many of these projects reflect a growing confidence in Indigenous-led res

Across Canada, small and medium-sized enterprises are tightening their digital defences in response to a rising tide of cyber threats. Attacks that once seemed limited to major corporations are now hitting local manufacturers, research labs, and even community service providers. For SMEs that rely on digital tools to compete globally, cybersecurity has become not just a technical requirement but a factor that shapes business confidence and customer trust. Federal and provinc

Across Canada, quantum computing is shifting from a laboratory pursuit to an entrepreneurial arena. A few years ago, the field was largely the domain of physicists exploring the behaviour of subatomic particles. Today, a new wave of startups is testing how those same principles can unlock faster analysis for finance, logistics, and security. For founders and researchers, the expanded National Quantum Strategy is more than policy language—it is a framework that signals nationa

Across Canada, Indigenous entrepreneurs are building enterprises that sit at the intersection of cultural knowledge, environmental...