Built in Canada.
Ready for the World.
Learn how DIGITAL is making a difference for Canadian innovators.
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INTRODUCTION
Driving National Impact
DIGITAL helps companies deploy breakthrough technologies to scale and compete globally by unlocking access to capital, talent and markets.
Our proven collaborative model brings together technology companies, government, academia, co-investors and strategic partners to accelerate the adoption and commercialization of Canadian solutions.
That’s how we grow Canada.
Unlocking Opportunities for Canada
DIGITAL addresses Canada’s most strategic opportunities including artificial intelligence, mining and energy, housing, workforce development and health. Dive into our key focus areas and programs below to see how we help unlock economic growth.
DIGITAL’s Return on Canada’s Investment
$324M in public sector investment has been leveraged with private sector co-investment to $786M resulting in:
- 12x ROI
- $324M public investment drove over $4B GDP growth
- $1.4B
- new funds raised $764M by Canadian SMEs
- 34K+
- jobs created across the Canadian economy
- 730+
- IP assets built and retained in Canada
- 190+
- commercial products launched globally
As of March 2025
Canadian Innovation, Global Reach
Our Impact Stories highlight the remarkable achievements of our Members, visionary companies shaping a stronger Canada. From bold, homegrown innovations to global breakthroughs, these stories showcase the power of Canadian ingenuity on the world stage.
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Mining and Energy
Revolutionizing how the world unlocks critical mineralsIdeon Technologies is a world pioneer in cosmic-ray muon tomography, based in British Columbia.
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Health + AI
Using AI to Revolutionize Wound CareToronto-based company, Swift Medical, is helping wounds heal faster, with lower costs and improved patient outcomes.
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Workforce Development
Building Canada’s Digital LeadersSince 2021, the DIAL program has evolved into a systems-change initiative that now serves over 230 organizations across Canada.
Innovating through Collaboration
DIGITAL brings together industry leaders, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and post-secondary institutions to collaborate on large-scale technology projects. These partnerships help deliver solutions that address everyday challenges for Canadians, and the world. Meet the organizations we’ve partnered with to drive innovation—past and present.
