Driving Canada’s Leadership in Digital Innovation
2026 Web Summit - Booth E151
As Vancouver welcomes the world for the 2026 edition of Web Summit, DIGITAL is proud to showcase how Canada is turning ambition, talent, and technology into global impact. Based in B.C, DIGITAL is Canada’s national partner for accelerating homegrown innovation — bringing together the builders, buyers, policymakers, and industry partners needed to turn Canadian digital technologies into globally adopted and commercialized solutions. From AI and quantum computing to health, housing, mining, energy, and workforce development, DIGITAL helps Canadian innovators scale solutions that address critical challenges while strengthening Canada’s global competitiveness.
Since 2018, $324 million in public investment through DIGITAL has contributed more than $4 billion in GDP growth, helped DIGITAL-supported companies raise $1.4 billion in new funding, supported the creation and retention of more than 730 Canadian IP assets, and enabled the launch of more than 190 commercial products globally. Through this collaborative model, DIGITAL is helping position Canada as a trusted global leader in innovation, commercialization, and economic growth.
Our sectors we are building Canada’s future in:
- Dual-use technologies
- Artificial intelligence
- Mining & energy
- Health
- Housing innovation
- Workforce Development
DIGITAL's Return on Canada's Investment
DIGITAL has created billions in projected revenue opportunities for Canadian companies across sectors critical to Canada’s future.
- 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
Our Projects Making A Difference
These Portfolio Highlights reflect the impact of our model and the results our Members are delivering across international markets.
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Mining & Energy
Data Driven Surgical MiningNovamera leverages AI and ML to target narrow vein mineral deposits while reducing mining waste, emissions & costs.
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Natural Resources & Agriculture
Satellite-based Environmental AnalyticsMonitoring the effects of climate change through the application of high-resolution satellite imagery and sophisticated data analytics.
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Health
Canadian Platform for AI in HealthEnabling AI-powered insights to rapidly and securely advance precision health.
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Housing
Mapping the Housing Construction Sector’s Labour OpportunitiesThis initiative aims to transform workforce development within the housing construction sector by creating a comprehensive workforce development map and a centralized digital platform.
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Workforce
Empowering Energy LeadersAI-driven leadership development to close the talent gap in Canada’s energy sector.
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Whether you’re a founder, investor, policymaker, researcher, or global industry leader, DIGITAL is here to help connect bold ideas with real-world impact. Visit our team at Booth E151 to learn how Canada’s innovation ecosystem is scaling globally through collaboration, commercialization, and adoption of world-class technology. From accelerating AI and quantum innovation to supporting transformative projects across health, energy, manufacturing, and beyond, we’re building partnerships that move industries forward. Meet the DIGITAL team at Web Summit Vancouver and let’s explore what we can build together.
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