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The Edge Mitacs
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- Technologie
At Mitacs, we are at the crossroads of innovation in Canada. Every year, we connect with hundreds of companies and thousands of researchers to make innovation happen. This gives us quite a view: we get to see what the brightest minds are coming up with all over the country.
From this unique vantage point, The Edge brings you insights and thought leadership on what’s happening next across the continuum of innovation: Robotics, artificial intelligence, fashion, athletics, conservationism, and more – you’ll find it all on The Edge.
Join Kate Kenyon as she explores the Canadian innovation ecosystem and discovers the cutting-edge research and ideas that are transforming our world.
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Episode 3: Halting Hypoglycemia
For the 300,000 Canadians living with Type 1 Diabetes, low blood sugar is a constant concern, and can even be deadly. Join Kate as she delves into world of diabetic research to uncover a breakthrough drug that takes the fear out of ‘going low’.
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Episode 2: Leading Women
The time is ripe for a discussion of female leadership and innovation, and here at The Edge we are delighted to bring together a panel of leading women from across the Canadian innovation spectrum to discuss their experiences on the ground. What’s it really like being a woman innovator in Canada in 2023? What barriers are female entrepreneurs coming up against, and what do they need? Why is it still so important to encourage women to take their place as leaders and innovators? And why should we be excited about what the future holds?
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Episode 1: Growing Colour
The fashion industry is responsible for one fifth of global water pollution. It’s all down to the petroleum-based dyes used to colour our clothing: they are synthetic, toxic to the environment, and sullying water systems across the world. But what if there were another way to dye our clothes? What if we could ‘grow’ colour?