Innovation & Technology
Signal49 Research’s Innovation & Technology knowledge area provides actionable insights on AI adoption, quantum computing, intellectual property, venture capital, and talent development. Our research helps leaders navigate disruptive technologies, foster innovation ecosystems, and build competitive advantage through evidence-based analysis, expert guidance, and forward-looking strategies for Canada’s digital future.
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Outputs under the Innovation & Technology team
Featured Research
AI on the Horizon: July 23, 2026 Update
Canadian and U.S. Electrical Engineering Patent Holders—July 2026
Canadian and U.S. Mechanical Engineering Patent Holders—July 2026
Comparing Canadian and U.S. Chemistry Patent Holders—July 2026
Comparing Canadian and U.S. Instruments Patent Holders—July 2026
AI on the Horizon: June 22, 2026 Update
Comparing Canadian and U.S. Patent Holders—April 2026
Tech, Automation, and Talent in Mining and Oil & Gas—April 2026
AI on the Horizon: April 17, 2026
Latest Research
Building Canada’s AI Advantage
AI on the Horizon: July 23, 2026 Update
Comparing Canadian and U.S. Chemistry Patent Holders—July 2026
Executive Councils
Where senior leaders from across Canada connect to discuss innovation, change, and leadership.
Join other senior executives who are thinking about the same issues as you. Learn how your organization can become more dynamic and competitive in your use of data analytics.
Investment in technology does not automatically guarantee success. Discover how other CIOs in public and private sector organizations are managing information technology and information management challenges and opportunities.
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Canada’s economy is not living up to its potential to innovate. This council works to better understand and address why, while also providing executives with the contacts, concepts, tools, and learning experience to improve innovation performance.
Our world is rapidly accelerating and interconnecting. So too are the risks. Does your organization have the strategy to match? The Strategic Risk Council convenes fluid, collaborative risk leaders to develop the practices and systems of the future.
Research Centres
Funded by stakeholders, research centres investigate and discuss Canada’s challenges and opportunities.
Canada has a highly educated workforce and strong research capability but fails to turn these advantages into commercial success and innovation-based economic growth. This problem is known as Canada’s innovation paradox.
Where leaders turn when faced with Canada’s toughest problems.
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