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We’re thrilled to celebrate our Members and their impressive achievements, which keep our team busy with award nominations. This is a great time to recognize their latest successes and, most importantly, showcase the innovative technology they’re creating along the way. FoodMesh | DNAstack | RxPx | Synthesis Health ______ Nous sommes ravis de célébrer nos membres et leurs réalisations impressionnantes, qui nous occupent avec des nominations aux prix. C'est le moment idéal pour reconnaître leurs derniers succès et, surtout, mettre en avant la technologie innovante qu'ils créent en cours de route.

Have you got your tickets for the 31st Annual Technology Impact Awards hosted by BC Tech in October? DIGITAL is a proud sponsor of the TIAs, celebrating companies that make significant contributions to the B.C. tech sector! Tickets here, https://bit.ly/3VrveBY ________ Avez-vous vos billets pour les 31e Prix d'Impact Technologique organisés par BC Tech en octobre ? DIGITAL est un fier sponsor des TIAs, célébrant les entreprises qui apportent des contributions significatives au secteur technologique de la Colombie-Britannique !

DIGITAL is attending the 33rd PNWER Annual Summit this week, hosted by the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER)! Our agenda is jam packed with great sessions and keynotes. Here are some of the sessions we will be attending, come say hi. Monday 22 July: - Innovative Strategies and Climate Solutions for Achieving the Energy Transition - Critical Minerals for cross-border prosperity - Building International Zero Emission Corridors - Evening Reception at Audain Art Museum Tues 23 July: - ❗❗ Regional Innovators Changing the World for a Sustainable Future. For this panel our CEO Sue Paish will be sharing the stage with Honourable Brenda Bailey, MLA Brittny Anderson, Doug Rae & Laura Ruderman. - AI for Humanity: Unleashing the power of AI - Innovations in Clean Energy and Smart Tech reshaping supply chains - Investing in Sustainable Infrastructure Wed 24 July: - Empowering Farmers, Enhancing Food Security: Advancing Resilient Farming with Policy and Practice - Flowing Forward: Navigating Challenges and Water Resilience

Drone training for Sky Keepers was delivered by Aboriginal Training Services Ltd. ATS is an #Indigenous-owned company developing and delivering training programs targeted specifically for the use of Remote Piloted Aerial Systems in areas of consultation, surveying and emergency management. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gPqE_T2c #CFBC #SkyKeepers | Digital

Brightshores Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) in collaboration with leading partners is spearheading the creation of an Advanced AI Wound Care Network. The ORI has secured significant co-investment from DIGITAL, Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for Digital Technologies. This project uses a tool from Swift Medical that captures pictures of wounds and care providers are able to receive detailed information about the status of the wound. This project will offer patients a greater opportunity to be involved in their care and see progressions of their wounds over time. Keep reading about this innovation project! 🔗https://lnkd.in/gigfrWna Digital | Swift Medical

We’re excited to kick off the week by sharing some photos from the announcement of our Health Compass II initiative last week! This follow-up project to Health Compass I marks DIGITAL's largest investment to date. A huge thank you to our fantastic consortium partners, ORX, WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL), Tali AI, Phelix.ai, HEALWELL AI, and Simon Fraser University, for making this incredible initiative possible. We also extend our gratitude to the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, for joining us in announcing this innovative AI healthcare initiative. 📷: Photos by Kateland _______ Nous sommes ravis de commencer la semaine en partageant quelques photos de l'annonce de notre initiative Health Compass II la semaine dernière ! Ce projet de suivi de Health Compass I marque le plus grand investissement de DIGITAL à ce jour. Un immense merci à nos fantastiques partenaires du consortium, ORX, WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL), Tali AI, Phelix.ai, HEALWELL AI, et l'Université Simon Fraser, pour avoir rendu cette incroyable initiative possible. Nous exprimons également notre gratitude à l'Honorable François-Philippe Champagne, Ministre de l'Innovation, des Sciences et de l'Industrie, pour s'être joint à nous lors de l'annonce de cette initiative innovante en matière de soins de santé IA.

Healwell’s Khure Health participates in historic $44M project with $15.3M in funding awarded from Digital to support investments in R&D and commercialization of AI-Powered Technologies Supporting Physicians! Khure Health, an entity of HEALWELL AI, is extremely proud to participate in this award alongside WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL), Tali AI, Phelix.ai, ORX, and Simon Fraser University - in transforming healthcare and reducing provider burden through the use of responsible AI. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, echoes our vision: "Artificial intelligence presents a transformative opportunity for healthcare professionals to innovate and enhance patient experiences, and Canada is at the forefront of this pivotal field. Our government is proud to champion the Digital Technology Cluster as it collaborates with industry partners, like WELL Health, to reshape the delivery of healthcare services for Canadians." Learn more about Health Compass II here: https://lnkd.in/gEDe-tii An additional thank you to Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage; Cheryl Maitland Muir, VP Communications and Public Affairs, DIGITAL; Hamed Shahbazi, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, WELL Health Technologies; Dr. Alexander Dobranowski, MD, CEO, HEALWELL AI & Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada

Cycle 2 Call for Proposals to Grow Housing Production Capacity in B.C. 🏡 DIGITAL is leveraging a $9M investment from the Government of British Columbia to harness data-driven digital innovation to help grow housing production capacity in B.C., focusing on three different types of opportunities: ✔️ Digital Design: Utilizing design as a tool for productivity improvements. The goal is to create a diverse portfolio of regulatory-compliant and innovative designs that facilitate housing growth. ✔️ Digital Production & Logistics: Leveraging data to streamline the supply chain. The objective is to expand and develop scalable service and supply chains for modular, prefab, and housing components. ✔️ Catalysts: An adaptable category aimed at addressing emerging challenges. The goal is to overcome growth limitations and enable development teams to tackle barriers to increase production capacity and housing. The Cycle 2 Call for Proposals closes on July 31st, 2024. 🌐 Learn more and submit a project concept here, https://bit.ly/4c3wbqB

ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 :  DIGITAL announces its largest investment to advance AI-powered technologies for the healthcare sector – Health Compass II Today, we announced our largest investment with innovative Canadian health tech companies and researchers to advance the development and deployment of AI-powered technologies to better support healthcare providers and enhance patient outcomes. Led by ORX in collaboration with a pan-Canadian team of Tali AI, HEALWELL AI, Phelix.ai, WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL) and Simon Fraser University (SFU); DIGITAL’s investment in the Health Compass II project will introduce an innovative suite of four AI-driven modules to increase patient engagement, reduce administrative burnout, assist healthcare providers with documentation and enhance clinical decision-making. These modules will be integrated through an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)-agnostic mobile app to further advance patient engagement. Our investment of $15.3M to support the Health Compass II consortium is being leveraged by investments from the project partners into a total project value of $44M. This new commitment builds on our original $3.1M investment in 2022, which demonstrated the potential of an AI-powered ecosystem to transform Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) via WELL’s EMR leveraging ORX’s predictive AI technology and Tali AI’s AI Assistant. "Artificial intelligence presents a transformative opportunity for healthcare professionals to innovate and enhance patient experiences, and Canada is at the forefront of this pivotal field. Our government is proud to champion the Digital Technology Cluster as it collaborates with industry partners and researchers to reshape the delivery of healthcare services for Canadians." - Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. To learn more, read our press release: https://bit.ly/4bARXSe

DIGITAL Member companies and thought leaders from the healthcare, life sciences, mining, agriculture, research and academia sectors gathered in Vancouver last month for an innovation roundtable with the Honourable Brenda Bailey, B.C.’s Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, and Assistant Deputy Minister Timothy Lesiuk. They offered perspectives, insights, experiences and recommendations to help shape innovation policy and build a strong economy through the adoption and deployment of made-in-B.C. technologies, while growing B.C. and Canadian companies. The discussion spanned a wide range of topics, including the importance of scaling up innovative B.C. and Canadian companies, developing and attracting a robust and nimble skilled workforce for the digital economy, strengthening existing innovation ecosystems, and growing our global footprint in quantum and AI The main takeaway: Technology and innovation are integral to every sector in British Columbia, emphasizing the continued need for cross-industry and cross-sector collaboration to drive sustainable economic growth and improve the well-being of British Columbians. ____ Les entreprises membres de DIGITAL et les leaders d'opinion des secteurs des soins de santé, des sciences de la vie, de l'exploitation minière, de l'agriculture, de la recherche et du milieu universitaire se sont réunis à Vancouver le mois dernier pour une table ronde sur l'innovation avec l'Honorable Brenda Bailey, Ministre de l'Emploi, du Développement Économique et de l'Innovation de la Colombie-Britannique, et le Sous-Ministre Adjoint Timothy Lesiuk. Ils ont offert des perspectives, des idées, des expériences et des recommandations pour aider à façonner la politique d'innovation et construire une économie solide grâce à l'adoption et au déploiement de technologies fabriquées en Colombie-Britannique, tout en développant les entreprises de la C.-B. et du Canada. La discussion a couvert un large éventail de sujets, y compris l'importance de faire croître les entreprises innovantes de la C.-B. et du Canada, de développer et d'attirer une main-d'œuvre qualifiée robuste et agile pour l'économie numérique, de renforcer les écosystèmes d'innovation existants et d'accroître notre présence mondiale dans les domaines du quantique et de l'IA. Le principal message à retenir : La technologie et l'innovation sont essentielles à tous les secteurs en Colombie-Britannique, soulignant le besoin continu de collaboration intersectorielle et interindustries pour stimuler une croissance économique durable et améliorer le bien-être des Colombiens-Britanniques.