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

Economic Impact of Genomics in Canada—September 2026

Canada’s Genomics Advantage: The Economic Impact of Genomics in Canada This research examines genomics’ contribution to Canada’s economy. Cutting‑edge technologies and innovations are benefiting multiple sectors, including public health, food…

Productivity Potential of AI Tools in Canada—September 2026

The Right AI Tool for the Job: The Productivity Potential of AI Applications in Canada In this briefing, we examine the productivity effects of AI across four levels: individual AI…

AI on the Horizon: August 27, 2026

Data Centres and Neoclouds Canada’s latest AI news on the economy, society, and policy. In this issue of AI on the Horizon, we look at the rules being drafted for…

AI on the Horizon: July 23, 2026 Update

Canada’s latest AI news on the economy, society, and policy. In this issue of AI on the Horizon, we take a close look at the recent developments in initial public…

Canadian and U.S. Electrical Engineering Patent Holders—July 2026

Who Are Canada’s Key Electrical Engineering Patent Holders in Electrical Engineering? A comparative analysis with the U.S. holders Patent ownership in electrical engineering is not significantly different between Canada and…

Canadian and U.S. Mechanical Engineering Patent Holders—July 2026

Who Are Canada’s Key Mechanical Engineering Patent Holders? A Comparative Analysis With U.S. Holders This data briefing investigates the concentration of patent ownership in Canada’s innovation system. Patent ownership in…

Comparing Canadian and U.S. Chemistry Patent Holders—July 2026

Who Are Canada’s Key Chemistry Patent Holders? A Comparative Analysis With U.S. Holders Ownership of chemistry patents is significantly more concentrated in Canada than in the United States. On average…

Comparing Canadian and U.S. Instruments Patent Holders—July 2026

Who Are Canada’s Key Instruments Patent Holders? A Comparative Analysis With U.S. Holders Patent ownership in instruments and other technologies is not significantly different between Canada and the United States….

AI on the Horizon: June 22, 2026 Update

Canada’s AI for All Strategy Canada’s latest AI news on the economy, society, and policy. In this issue of AI on the Horizon, we take a close look at the…

Comparing Canadian and U.S. Patent Holders—April 2026

Who Are Canada’s Key Patent Holders? A Comparative Analysis With the U.S. Holders Canada exhibits higher patent concentration than the U.S. in several technology areas. In microstructural and nanotechnology, Canada’s…

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Retombées économiques de la génomique au Canada – septembre 2026

L’avantage génomique du Canada : les retombées économiques de la génomique au Canada Cette étude examine l’apport de la génomique à l’économie canadienne. Les technologies et innovations de pointe profitent…

Economic Impact of Genomics in Canada—September 2026

Canada’s Genomics Advantage: The Economic Impact of Genomics in Canada This research examines genomics’ contribution to Canada’s economy. Cutting‑edge technologies and innovations are benefiting multiple sectors, including public health, food…

Productivity Potential of AI Tools in Canada—September 2026

The Right AI Tool for the Job: The Productivity Potential of AI Applications in Canada In this briefing, we examine the productivity effects of AI across four levels: individual AI…

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