The initial focus of the Centre will be on commercializing new technology discoveries related to the environment, natural resources and energy; health and related life sciences; and digital media.
Centre of Excellence for Communications and Information Technology
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector has experienced
steady growth over the last five years. Ontario is Canada’s leader
in ICT, accounting for half of the country’s ICT activity and 70
per cent of its ICT research and development. The Centre of Excellence
for Communications and Information Technology is focused on fostering
innovation in this vital area for Ontario’s prosperity.
The Centre works with industry to solve problems, engaging the brightest
minds at Ontario’s universities and colleges in the challenges faced
by businesses. We do this by co-investing in the research and development
of leading-edge, industrially relevant, technologies – and moving
the results into the marketplace, through existing companies or new, spin-off
enterprises. The Centre of Excellence for Communications and Information
Technology offers a wealth of expertise and experience. The Centre’s
solid track record of commercialization success has earned the trust of
academic partners, industry and government, and venture capital and angel
investors. Integrated with this offering is our role as a catalyst for
next-generation talent, connecting businesses with the people who bring
competitive edge.
Communications and information technologies touch a vast array of applications.
The Centre of Excellence for Communications and Information Technology
invests in research that has potential impact in areas as diverse as:
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