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To keep pace with rapid global technological change and innovation, technology clusters across Canada are organizing their best minds and resources around focused and pioneering ideas.
From a burgeoning ocean technologies cluster in St. John’s to a world-renowned and rapidly growing fuel cell cluster in Vancouver, concentrations of technology-intensive companies devoted to specific sectors have come together in every province, often transforming their local economies and always injecting new life into our national economy.
Videos
NRC has created a total of five videos showcasing some of its vibrant technology cluster initiatives. To find out more about the Government of Canada's role in these collaborative community-led projects, take a few minutes to view the videos.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - Nutrisciences and Health Cluster
As global markets for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and other health-related products grow, a burgeoning technology cluster in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island is attracting the world's best and brightest talent. NRC partners with the community to help growing companies commercialize their innovations and enter the international health-products market.
Edmonton, Alberta - Nanotechnology Cluster
Edmonton's nanotechnology cluster is positioning itself as a global centre for nanotechnology research and commercialization. With the worldwide market for nano-goods projected to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2015, cluster researchers are making discoveries that could affect everything from standard medical practice to how skyscrapers are built.
Fredericton and Moncton, New Brunswick - Information Technology and e-Business Cluster
A large community of IT and e-business companies is gaining a clear competitive advantage in New Brunswick. Working in partnership with NRC and with award-winning anchor companies, smaller start-ups receive the mentoring and commercialization advice they need to thrive in a global economy.
Halifax, Nova Scotia - Life Sciences Cluster
With two rapidly growing life sciences cluster sectors working collaboratively in Halifax, the city consistently draws in research experts from around the world. Without exaggeration, this cluster’s success in attracting world-renowned expertise has created a substantial competitive advantage for the region.
Ottawa, Ontario - Photonics Cluster
The companies and organizations that comprise Ottawa's photonics technology cluster produce components and solutions that help shape the world's industry. The Ottawa cluster has diversified well beyond telecom and now encompasses healthcare (e.g. point-of-care blood testing), energy (solid state lighting and solar energy), and numerous sensor applications. The commercialization record and innate vibrancy of the cluster have established it as a worldwide hub for a critical and lucrative industry.
Regina, Saskatchewan - Sustainable Infrastructure Cluster
The stakeholders in Saskatchewan’s sustainable infrastructure technology cluster, based in Regina, are contributing to the sustainability of communities across Canada and the world by helping them manage their municipal infrastructure, with an emphasis on water-related infrastructure.
Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Quebec - Aluminium Transformation Cluster
Aluminium transformation is critical to Quebec's economy; in past years it has represented more than nine percent of the province's total exports. A burgeoning technology cluster in Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean is working to design and manufacture value-added aluminium products—and create additional companies and jobs in the area.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Plants for Health and Wellness Cluster
For 25 years, Saskatoon has provided the agricultural infrastructure and research presence companies need to grow a successful and lucrative technology cluster. Working collaboratively with government, academia and industry in Canada and abroad, NRC provides small companies with indispensable research and commercialization resources.
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador - Ocean Technology Cluster
Ocean technology contributes more than $20 million a year to the Canadian economy and creates more than 350,000 jobs. The ocean technology cluster in St. John's is tasked with ensuring that Canada remains a global leader in this increasingly competitive industry.
Vancouver, British Columbia - Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies Cluster
With 2,000 highly skilled workers and producing more than 100 graduate students per year, the Vancouver fuel cell and hydrogen technology cluster is able to provide its 40 lead companies with substantial talent to support the development of a globally competitive industry.
Winnipeg, Manitoba - Biomedical Technologies Cluster
With sales of more than $400 million a year and dramatic growth since the early 1990s, the Winnipeg biomedical technologies cluster has become recognized around the world for its medical devices and life sciences industries. Today, the cluster is poised to take on larger, international markets and opportunities.
