CANARIE connects Canada to the world. Our programs equip researchers, students, and startups in Canada to excel on the global stage. Together with our 13 provincial and territorial partners, we form Canada’s National Research and Education Network (NREN). This ultra-high-speed network connects Canada’s researchers, educators, and innovators to each other and to global data, technology, and colleagues. To strengthen the security of Canada’s research and education sector, we collaborate with our partners in the NREN, government, academia, and the private sector to fund, implement, and support cybersecurity initiatives. We also provide identity management services to the academic community and boost Canada’s startups with cloud resources and expertise in emerging technologies. Established in 1993, CANARIE is a non-profit corporation, with most of our funding provided by the Government of Canada.
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National Research and Education Network (NREN)
otherConnects Canada's researchers, educators, and innovators to each other and to data, technology, and colleagues around the world
Cybersecurity Program
otherConnects Canada's universities and colleges to world-class cybersecurity initiatives
Cybersecurity Initiatives Program (CIP)
otherFunded initiatives in cybersecurity support
CANARIE Network
otherConnects Canada to the world with network services
Identity and Access Management
otherProvides Canadian Access Federation (CAF), eduroam, and Federated Identity Management (FIM) services
CANARIE Summit
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CANARIE is a research and education network operator, not a traditional accelerator/incubator. It operates as Canada's National Research and Education Network (NREN) with partnerships across 13 provincial and territorial partners. Notable partnerships include SURF and NORDUnet for global connectivity. The organization hosts the annual CANARIE Summit (2026 edition scheduled for October 14-15 at National Arts Centre, Ottawa).
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Sector-specific (Digital media & telecommunications). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).
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National (all of Canada), USA (for CAD companies)
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Iris Almeida-Côté
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Kanisha Lala
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Srini Sampalli
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Paula Wood-Adams
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