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𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀. Through collaboration, DIGITAL has helped Canadian companies scale, accelerated the commercialization of homegrown innovation, and kept Canadian IP working in Canada. Our impact speaks for itself: 📌 730+ Canadian IP assets & patents secured in Canada 📌 200+ commercial outputs, driving jobs and revenue for Canadian entrepreneurs 📌 $450M+ in private sector investment unlocked for Canadian digital solutions 📌 $1.4B+ in follow-on investment, including $1B+ in Canadian SMEs From mining and agriculture to healthcare and life sciences: our support of demand-driven digital innovation is strengthening Canada’s key sectors, scaling Canadian companies and supporting Canadian jobs. DIGITAL delivers for Canadians. And we’re just getting started. _____ DIGITAL livre. Grâce à la collaboration, DIGITAL a aidé les entreprises canadiennes à croître, accéléré la commercialisation de l’innovation locale et veillé à ce que la PI canadienne reste au Canada. Notre impact parle de lui-même : 📌 Plus de 730 actifs de PI et brevets canadiens sécurisés au Canada 📌 Plus de 200 résultats commerciaux, créant des emplois et des revenus pour les entrepreneurs canadiens 📌 Plus de 450 M$ en investissements du secteur privé débloqués pour des solutions numériques canadiennes 📌 Plus de 1,4 G$ en investissements de suivi, dont plus de 1 G$ pour les PME canadiennes De l’exploitation minière et l’agriculture aux soins de santé et aux sciences de la vie, notre soutien à l’innovation numérique axée sur la demande renforce les secteurs clés du Canada, fait croître les entreprises canadiennes et soutient les emplois canadiens. DIGITAL livre pour les Canadiens. Et nous ne faisons que commencer.

🏆 Exciting News!! We're thrilled to announce that EarthDaily was selected as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2025 award winners in the Data Science category! This prestigious honor recognizes companies that are at the forefront of developing groundbreaking technologies that redefine industry standards. We’re proud to be acknowledged for our work in the mining sector, where our remote sensing data and tools are driving innovation throughout the mining lifecycle. We believe that the mining of key resources is essential for a brighter global future, and geospatial intelligence plays a vital role in helping mining companies operate efficiently and safely. Our mining products—Marigold for mineral exploration and Iris for infrastructure deformation monitoring—have significantly enhanced exploration capabilities, improved safety monitoring, and streamlined operations for our clients. With the coming launch of the EarthDaily Constellation, our capabilities for the mining industry stand to be even better through improved analytics around mine rehabilitation, vegetative encroachment, and water and soil monitoring. Stay tuned for updates! Special shout out to the amazing team who built and work with these tools every day—Sahiba Sachdeva, Tom Ver Hoeve, Samuel Casement, Kelly Olsen, Matt Calef, Clyde Wheeler, Stephen Alwon, Piyush Shanker Agram, Lori Wickert, Kimmy Carlson, Steve Davis—and the many others who have contributed to their success! Thank you to FastCompany for this great achievement and congratulations to the other winners! We’re eager to continue our mission of providing the ultimate end-to-end geospatial capabilities for global industries and transforming the way we understand the planet. Read the press release: https://hubs.li/Q03chhDw0 #FCMostInnovative #innovation #technology #earthobservation #remotesensing #mining #miningtechnology #satelliteimagery #award #fastcompany

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 & 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 DIGITAL is hosting its second Housing Growth Innovation Workshop, Breaking Silos: The Building Code & Digital Integration. Building on the success of our first AI-Powered Housing Innovation Workshop in May 2024, we're excited to host our second event in 2025! Event Details: 📅 Date & Time: April 11, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PST 📍 Location: Microsoft Vancouver 🎟 Registration: Register early - tickets are limited! https://bit.ly/3Da6Dwm Mark your calendars for a full day of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation. This event will explore cutting-edge technologies and develop frameworks for data standards in housing development, with a special focus on municipal technology readiness assessment and private sector support. Further details on the agenda will be sent out closer to the event date ______ 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀 : 𝗟𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗱𝘂 𝗯𝗮̂𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘁 𝗹'𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 DIGITAL organise son deuxième atelier sur l'innovation pour la croissance du logement, Briser les silos : Le code du bâtiment et l’intégration numérique. Forts du succès de notre premier atelier sur l’innovation en logement propulsée par l’IA en mai 2024, nous sommes ravis d’accueillir notre deuxième événement en 2025 ! Détails de l’événement : 📅 Date et heure : 11 avril 2025 | 8 h 30 – 17 h 00 (HNP) 📍 Lieu : Microsoft Vancouver 🎟 Inscription : Inscrivez-vous tôt – les places sont limitées ! https://bit.ly/3Da6Dwm Réservez la date pour une journée complète de collaboration, de partage des connaissances et d’innovation. Cet événement explorera les technologies de pointe et élaborera des cadres pour les normes de données dans le développement du logement, avec un accent particulier sur l’évaluation de la préparation technologique municipale et le soutien du secteur privé. De plus amples détails sur l’agenda seront envoyés à l’approche de la date de l’événement.

𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗕.𝗖.   This morning, we celebrated our latest announcement of 11 new initiatives supported by DIGITAL’s Housing Growth Innovation (HGI) program at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's event on Accelerating Housing Supply, with a special shout-out from B.C.'s Minister of Housing & Municipal Affairs, The Honourable Ravi Kahlon. These initiatives aim to accelerate housing production in B.C. by enhancing supply chain performance and leveraging advanced production technologies to boost housing productivity. Read the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/43SpmY4   Launched in November 2023, the HGI program received a $9M investment from the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs. “We can’t continue to use the same tactics and expect different results. We must innovate and improve permit times and speed up construction to achieve our government’s goal of delivering more homes for people. We are proud to support DIGITAL, whose vision aligns with ours in speeding up housing production by leveraging digital tools and technologies. I look forward to seeing the transformative impact of these HGI projects that will help unlock more homes for people, faster.” - Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing & Municipal Affairs.   The HGI program recently launched its own podcast series, 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, hosted by Amy Vilis, MBA, our Director of Housing Growth Innovation. The series explores how some of these very innovations under our HGI program are transforming ideas into real-world solutions to shape the future of housing. Listen here: 🟢 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4buOVQM 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4i7PIcV The podcast is available on all major streaming platforms.

DIGITAL is attending Minalogic Business Meetings 2025! On March 18, our Director of IP & Partnerships, Jen Mielguj, will join top experts to share insights with business owners in high-impact one-on-one meetings. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dgqCXhp Why are SMEs from across Canada attending? 🔹 Powerful connections – Up to 15 targeted meetings with leading tech and industry partners. 🔹 Cutting-edge innovation – Explore the latest in microelectronics, AI, software, photonics, and more. 🔹 A thriving ecosystem – Connect with startups, SMEs, and industry giants shaping the future. 🔹 An energizing atmosphere – Because the best deals start with great conversations (and coffee!). DM Jen to connect or book a time slot to pick her brain at the Business Meetings! https://lnkd.in/dgqCXhp ______ DIGITAL participe aux Minalogic Business Meetings 2025 ! Le 18 mars, notre Directrice de la PI et des partenariats, Jen Mielguj, rejoindra des experts de premier plan pour échanger avec des chefs d’entreprise lors de rencontres individuelles à fort impact. Inscrivez-vous ici : https://lnkd.in/dgqCXhp Pourquoi des PME de tout le Canada y participent-elles ? 🔹 Des connexions stratégiques – Jusqu’à 15 rencontres ciblées avec des partenaires technologiques et industriels de premier plan. 🔹 Une innovation de pointe – Découvrez les dernières avancées en microélectronique, IA, logiciels, photonique et bien plus encore. 🔹 Un écosystème dynamique – Connectez-vous avec des startups, PME et leaders de l’industrie qui façonnent l’avenir. 🔹 Une ambiance stimulante – Parce que les meilleures opportunités naissent de grandes conversations (et d’un bon café !). Envoyez un message à Jen pour échanger ou réserver un créneau lors des Business Meetings ! https://lnkd.in/dgqCXhp

I had the pleasure of chatting with Carly Leonida from The Intelligent Miner about how digital technologies can help mining companies stay resilient and competitive in uncertain times. As part of my everyday work at Digital, I'm constantly inspired by the creativity and innovation coming from Canadian mining tech — and how collaboration across and beyond the mining value chain drives new solutions, brings them to life, and strengthens the Canadian economy. So, you can imagine how excited I was to geek out with Carly about the possibilities for a stronger, more sustainable future!

Reminder to join us tomorrow (Mar 12th), for our webinar, Navigating the Storm: US Tariffs on Canada and Their Impact on Canadian Innovation. Discover how Canadian industry and innovators can leverage Canadian IP, strengthen competitive advantages, and build resilience in the face of uncertainty. Register here: https://bit.ly/3XD5GDB _____ Rappel : Joignez-vous à nous demain (12 mars) pour notre webinaire Naviguer dans la tempête : les tarifs américains sur le Canada et leur impact sur l’innovation canadienne. Découvrez comment l’industrie canadienne et les innovateurs peuvent tirer parti de la PI canadienne, renforcer leurs avantages concurrentiels et bâtir une résilience face à l’incertitude. Inscrivez-vous ici : https://bit.ly/3XD5GDB

We’re excited to share our joint venture with Liquid Software Corporation to advance AI-driven modular manufacturing. By integrating Green Metrics' BuildBlox platform, developed with support from Digital’s Housing Growth Innovation program, with Liquid’s ERP solutions, we aim to drive greater efficiency and sustainability in housing construction. This partnership will focus on streamlining processes, reducing waste, and improving supply chain management. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dfVXsKRK #GreenMetrics #LiquidSoftware #AI #ModularManufacturing #Sustainability #DIGITAL #HousingInnovation

🏡 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀. Addressing the entire housing supply chain is crucial, but no single solution can fully solve the challenges of scaling housing production. So, what’s the blueprint for growth? 🎙️ Introducing the 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 podcast! Hosted by DIGITAL's Housing Growth Innovation Program, and it's Director Amy Vilis, MBA, this series features industry leaders driving technology-based solutions to accelerate housing production in B.C. 🔹 Episode 1 - Building the Future w/ Helen Goodland & Scott Kaplanis: Challenges, public-private partnerships & fostering innovation. 🔹 Episode 2 - Rethinking Housing w/ Dr. Benjamin Coorey & 🚀Stephen Jagger: AI & generative design transforming housing development. 🔹 Episode 3 - Tech-Driven Design w/ Yehia Madkour & Alkarim Devani: Navigating regulations & improving collaboration. 🔹 Episode 4 - The Future of Housing w/ Mike Kennedy & Rabih Zahnan: Digital tech reshaping pre-construction & procurement. 🔹 Episode 5 - Revolutionizing Construction w/ Chris Hill CPA, CMA & Matt Farrell: AI, offsite construction & sustainability in building. 🔹 Episode 6 - Canada Leading the Way w/ Aubrey Tucker & Tony Yang: The evolution of construction & digital transformation. Join us as we explore how innovation is turning ideas into real-world solutions to build the future of housing. 🟢 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4buOVQM 🍎 Apple: https://apple.co/4i7PIcV & wherever else you listen to your podcasts! You can also visit our Housing Growth Innovation Lab for more info on the projects discussed in these episodes: https://bit.ly/48ijbNt

DIGITAL’s AI-in-Healthcare Procurement Roundtable was a resounding success! A huge thank you to our insightful guests who brought their expertise, shared solutions, and engaged in meaningful discussions on this critical topic for Canada. Led by our Vice President of Programs, Nadia Shaikh-Naeem, this roundtable marked the beginning of an important and exciting roundtable series. We’re eager to continue bringing our innovative Members together to learn from one another and strengthen Canada’s competitive edge. Stay tuned as we share key takeaways and highlights from these important conversations in the coming weeks. A special thank you to Providence Health Care (Brian Simmers) for hosting us and to CAN Health Network (Xiao Zheng 郑晓) for their insightful presentation on AI procurement trends, challenges, and future developments. We also appreciate Dr. Beth Payne (BC Research Institute for Children's & Women's Health) and Alexis Kerr (Norton Rose Fulbright) for leading an engaging discussion on ecosystem perspectives and insights. _____ La table ronde de DIGITAL sur l’approvisionnement en IA dans les soins de santé a été un franc succès ! Un immense merci à nos invités inspirants qui ont apporté leur expertise, partagé des solutions et participé à des discussions enrichissantes sur ce sujet crucial pour le Canada. Dirigée par notre vice-présidente des programmes, Nadia Shaikh-Naeem, cette table ronde a marqué le début d’une série importante et passionnante. Nous sommes impatients de continuer à rassembler nos membres innovants pour apprendre les uns des autres et renforcer l’avantage concurrentiel du Canada. Restez à l’affût alors que nous partagerons dans les semaines à venir les principaux points à retenir et les faits saillants de ces discussions essentielles. Un merci tout particulier à Providence Health Care (Brian Simmers) pour son accueil et au Réseau de santé CAN (Xiao Zheng 郑晓) pour leur présentation éclairante sur les tendances, défis et perspectives d’avenir en matière d’approvisionnement en IA. Nous remercions également la Dre Beth Payne (BC Research Institute for Children's & Women's Health) et Alexis Kerr (Norton Rose Fulbright) pour avoir animé une discussion captivante sur les perspectives et les enjeux de l’écosystème.