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DIGITAL

Built in Canada. Ready for the World.

Vancouver, British Columbia

The Digital Supercluster is driving Canada’s growth and prosperity through global leadership in digital innovation. We bring together businesses, academia and community and government organizations to solve some of industry and society’s biggest challenges – better and faster than any single organization can do on its own. Together, we are driving to a net zero society, building a healthier Canada and creating the digitally skilled workforce Canada needs to win in the digital world.

Industries

AgricultureClean technologiesDigital media & telecommunicationsLife sciences & advanced healthMining, oil, & gas

Focus Areas

Artificial IntelligenceMining and EnergyHousingWorkforce DevelopmentHealth

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Stages Supported

DiscoveryIdeaScaleValidation

Services Offered

Mentorship and access to advisorsFree educational events or programming

Programs

DIAL program

other

Systems-change initiative serving over 230 organizations across Canada since 2021 for workforce development

Canada-wide Call for Proposals

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Co-investment funds focused on industry challenges and social issues that impact all Canadians

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Company Revenue Stages

Start ($0-1M)Grow ($1-5M)Scale ($5-25M)Enterprise ($25M+)

As of March 2025: $324M public sector investment leveraged to $786M total; 12x ROI; $4B GDP growth generated; 1.4B new funds raised; 34K+ jobs created; 730+ IP assets built and retained in Canada; 190+ commercial products launched globally

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BAI Type

Finesse

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).

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Entity Type

Not-for-Profit

Operating Regions

National (all of Canada)

230+ organizations (through DIAL program as of 2021)

Notable Alumni

Ideon Technologies, Swift Medical

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Founded 2017