Kevin Tuer

GRAND NCE (Graphics, Animation and New Media / Graphisme, animation et nouveaux médias NCE Inc.) is Canada’s largest digital media research network and knowledge mobilization engine with the goal of improving the quality of life of all Canadians and maintaining Canada’s role as a significant player in the global digital economy. RESEARCH We connect leading researchers, graduate students and post-docs from 31 universities across Canada to work on important technological, social, economic, and health issues. COLLABORATION Our research program integrates several disciplines (including art and design, technology, natural and social sciences, engineering and humanities) in solutions-focused collaborative projects. TRAINING and MENTORING Providing the training and tools to develop up-and-coming talent as innovators, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs of digital media. PARTNERSHIPS Building constructive partnerships among universities, researchers, content creators, technology experts, industry collaborators, and government. COMMERCIALIZATION Realizing commercial opportunities for research to create sustainable, globally competitive enterprises and to generate economic benefits for Canadians. POLICY Applying research in public policy areas to lead to a broader framework for innovation across the entire country. For more information about GRAND visit grand-nce.ca

GRAND NCE (Graphics, Animation and New Media / Graphisme, animation et nouveaux médias NCE Inc.) is Canada’s largest digital media research network and knowledge mobilization engine with the goal of improving the quality of life of all Canadians and maintaining Canada’s role as a significant player in the global digital economy. RESEARCH We connect leading researchers, graduate students and post-docs from 31 universities across Canada to work on important technological, social, economic, and health issues. COLLABORATION Our research program integrates several disciplines (including art and design, technology, natural and social sciences, engineering and humanities) in solutions-focused collaborative projects. TRAINING and MENTORING Providing the training and tools to develop up-and-coming talent as innovators, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs of digital media. PARTNERSHIPS Building constructive partnerships among universities, researchers, content creators, technology experts, industry collaborators, and government. COMMERCIALIZATION Realizing commercial opportunities for research to create sustainable, globally competitive enterprises and to generate economic benefits for Canadians. POLICY Applying research in public policy areas to lead to a broader framework for innovation across the entire country. For more information about GRAND visit grand-nce.ca

The Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN), a federal Centre of Excellence in Commercialization and Research (CECR), is dedicated to establishing Canada as a world leader in digital media (ICT + mobile) by creating and enabling connections and collaboration between entrepreneurs, companies, research institutes, government and intermediary organizations across the country. CDMN helps bring more digital media solutions to market to create more companies, jobs and wealth in Canada. We host "CDMN Canada 3.0"​, Canada's only digital media conference focused on the commercialization of innovation.

Communitech helps founders start, grow and succeed. Established in 1997, our mission has been our guide ever since. We are doubling down on our commitment to elevate Waterloo Region as an innovation hub on the global stage. A strong and vibrant region is essential for a prosperous province and resilient nation. Firmly rooted in our commitment to Tech for Good®, we collaborate with tech communities from coast to coast to create growth opportunities for our founders. With a unified support network, we are shaping a future where Canadian tech sets trends and sparks inspiration worldwide. Our superpower is the ability to connect, convene and catalyze: we bring people, opportunities and resources together, create space for collaboration and partnerships, and provide the tools and support tech companies need to scale.