Innovation Impacts

Canada’s innovative team approach to research has paid major dividends ever since the creation of the pioneering Networks of Centres of Excellence program in 1989. Knowledge translated into results through the suite of NCE programs creates high-paying jobs, more competitive industries, increased productivity, better health care, sustainable development... the list goes on. Read about some of the NCE’s world-class innovation impacts in this section.

Recent Stories

“Fixing” atrial fibrillation earlier would benefit millions of Canadians

July 20, 2017

When it comes to healthcare Canadians can all agree that it’s better to fix a problem early than allow it to get progressively and dangerously worse over time. Read more.

Finding the right molecule in a haystack of life-saving possibilities

July 13, 2017

Developing a new drug starts with identifying the molecule or "ligand" that can block the molecular target or "receptor" involved in a disease. Read more.

Inuit guide research to low impact shipping corridors

July 10, 2017

We have to hunt to eat, and these days that's getting harder. Read more.