Innovation news

Canadian startups are rethinking how and where they record their research activity as new intellectual property (IP) incentives take shape for 2026. Ottawa’s move toward an “innovation box” model, combined with redesigned Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) procedures arriving this April, is prompting founders to map the path of every prototype and patent. The goal is to clarify where R&D takes place and how future IP income flows through a company before

Canada’s growing focus on intellectual property is redefining how new ventures prepare for market. As the 2025 innovation agenda unfolds, federal updates to IP procedures and education are giving early-stage teams a stronger start. The aim is not only to speed up filings but to build a deeper understanding of how intangible assets shape value. For many researchers and founders, especially those emerging from public labs or university programs, the difference now lies in getti

Canada’s federal procurement system is set for a significant reset in 2025, one that could reshape how early‑stage companies and research teams enter public markets. New reciprocity rules aim to balance foreign access with domestic value, while a shift toward “solutions‑based” competitions will reward innovation over routine task fulfilment. Instead of prescribing specific services, departments will define the outcome they want and invite creative proposals to achieve it. For

On campuses across the country, university incubators are becoming more than just office space for early-stage ventures. They are...