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Comtech Selected by Innovation Canada to Join Exclusive Accelerated Growth Services Program

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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February 7, 2024-- Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL), a global technology leader, today announced its Canadian subsidiary was invited by Innovation Canada , a sector of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, to join a select group of companies participating in the Accelerated Growth Service (AGS) program.

Key Points: 
  • February 7, 2024-- Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL), a global technology leader, today announced its Canadian subsidiary was invited by Innovation Canada , a sector of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, to join a select group of companies participating in the Accelerated Growth Service (AGS) program.
  • The AGS program offers support to a number of high-growth, high-potential, qualifying businesses across Canada.
  • As part of the program, Comtech will gain access to key government services such as financing and export opportunities.
  • In addition, Comtech was recently recognized for its contributions supporting the first deployment of a next-generation 911 system in Canada.

Government of Canada appoints new President of the National Research Council of Canada

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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Minister Champagne also thanked Mr. Stewart for his leadership and his many contributions to research and innovation in Canada.

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  • Minister Champagne also thanked Mr. Stewart for his leadership and his many contributions to research and innovation in Canada.
  • "Congratulations to Mr. Davies on his appointment as President of the National Research Council of Canada.
  • The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is Canada's largest federal research and development organization.
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Cyclic Materials Opens Pilot Plant, Demonstrates 8000 Tonnes Annual Magnet Recycling Capacity

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Advanced metals recycling company Cyclic Materials today announces successful results from its new Kingston, Ontario pilot plant, where its proprietary Mag-Xtract™ technology isolates magnets from recycled end-of-life products.

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  • Advanced metals recycling company Cyclic Materials today announces successful results from its new Kingston, Ontario pilot plant, where its proprietary Mag-Xtract™ technology isolates magnets from recycled end-of-life products.
  • The design capacity of the plant is 1,000 kg/hour (8,000 tonnes per year), and initial runs have processed several tonnes of magnet feedstock per day.
  • In addition to developing Mag-Xtract™, Cyclic Materials is scaling its proprietary hydrometallurgy technology to convert magnet feedstock and manufacturing waste into mixed rare earth oxide, cobalt-nickel hydroxide, and other by-products.
  • Last fall, Cyclic Materials piloted its hydrometallurgy technology at a capacity of 10 tonnes/year.

New sophisticated lab anchors Seneca Centre for Innovation in Life Sciences

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities, joined Seneca officials on Monday to officially open the new home of the Seneca Centre for Innovation in Life Sciences (SCILS).

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  • Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities, joined Seneca officials on Monday to officially open the new home of the Seneca Centre for Innovation in Life Sciences (SCILS).
  • "This new, dedicated space for the Seneca Centre for Innovation in Life Sciences will enable us to provide more applied research opportunities than ever before for our students, faculty and life sciences enterprises in the Greater Toronto Area.
  • "I would like to congratulate Seneca College on the grand opening of its new Centre for Innovation in Life Sciences.
  • We wish success to Seneca Polytechnic on the launch of the new Seneca Centre for Innovation in Life Sciences."

Government of Canada invests in over 4,700 researchers across the country

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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– The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health

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  • – The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health
    "Our government is funding the top-tier researchers and scientists whose work makes Canada a world leader in research and innovation.
  • The program supports researchers across the country in a wide variety of natural sciences and engineering disciplines.
  • The Canada Foundation for Innovation invests in research infrastructure at Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions, equipping researchers with the tools they need to be global leaders.
  • Its John R. Evans Leaders Fund helps institutions attract and retain researchers and provides support for the Canada Research Chairs Program.

Major investments in research equipment a catalyst for innovation

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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Canada’s researchers need and deserve the best equipment and facilities to pursue ambitious ideas, to respond to environmental and health issues and to engage with research leaders from around the world.

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  • Canada’s researchers need and deserve the best equipment and facilities to pursue ambitious ideas, to respond to environmental and health issues and to engage with research leaders from around the world.
  • The skills key to studying and working in STEM rely on visual information that BLV people are lacking.
  • The total JELF investment made today by the Government of Canada through the Canada Foundation for Innovation is $113,456,009.
  • It also contributes to acquiring the tools that enable the innovative work of those researchers.

New funding for colleges will bolster key community-research collaborations

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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OTTAWA, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s ability to innovate relies on applied research taking place at colleges across the country.

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  • OTTAWA, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s ability to innovate relies on applied research taking place at colleges across the country.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to fostering collaborations between colleges and these sectors to help cement Canada’s position as a world leader in innovation.
  • “Through investments like the College Fund, our government is proud to enable colleges to drive innovation in Canada.
  • By forging research connections across public, private and non-profit sectors, colleges are positioned to be key contributors to our national prosperity.

Government of Canada establishes a new research hub at the University of Toronto to accelerate Canada's vaccine and therapeutics production

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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The Canadian Hub for Health Intelligence & Innovation in Infectious Diseases is being led by the University of Toronto.

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  • The Canadian Hub for Health Intelligence & Innovation in Infectious Diseases is being led by the University of Toronto.
  • This multidisciplinary research hub will accelerate research and development of next-generation vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics, while supporting training and development to expand the pipeline of skilled talent.
  • A research hub is a coalition of research and research-training actors, coordinated by an eligible post-secondary or health research institution that serves as an anchor for the hub.
  • Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund: $500 million to support the biosciences infrastructure needs of post-secondary institutions and affiliated research hospitals.

Government of Canada establishes a new research hub at the University of Ottawa to accelerate Canada's vaccine and therapeutics production

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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The Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub is being led by the University of Ottawa and McMaster University.

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  • The Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub is being led by the University of Ottawa and McMaster University.
  • It will catalyze research and biomanufacturing innovations to help Canada produce vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics ahead of future pandemics.
  • This multidisciplinary research hub will accelerate research and development of next-generation vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics, while supporting training and development to expand the pipeline of skilled talent.
  • Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund: $500 million to support the biosciences infrastructure needs of postsecondary institutions and affiliated research hospitals.

Government of Canada establishes new research hubs to accelerate Canada's vaccine and therapeutics production

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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The multidisciplinary research hubs will accelerate the research and development of next-generation vaccines and therapeutics and diagnostics, while supporting training and development to expand the pipeline of skilled talent.

Key Points: 
  • The multidisciplinary research hubs will accelerate the research and development of next-generation vaccines and therapeutics and diagnostics, while supporting training and development to expand the pipeline of skilled talent.
  • The hubs will also accelerate the translation of promising research into commercially viable products and processes.
  • The research hubs announced today are critical in our national quest to establish a strong Canadian presence in the bioindustry sector and, particularly, domestic vaccine production.
  • Whether between research teams, across disciplines, or among institutions and industry sectors, the Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund complements the efforts of the research hubs.