A group of 38 postsecondary institutions from across Canada are celebrating the launch of Labs4, an applied research commercialization engine that aims to transform research into real-world solutions. This $55M initiative will offer a variety of services—including product development and support—through a series of regional hubs and Indigenous entrepreneurship hubs across the country. “By teaching researchers and businesses how to work with each other, building stronger relationships with Indigenous communities, and scaling innovation with intentional speed and purpose, we’ll equip entrepreneurs to quickly move from insight to action to benefit all Canadians,” said RRC Polytech Executive Director of Research & Innovation Dr Jolen Galaugher, who is also the chair of the Labs4 executive committee.
