[TLDR]
A recent report by Tech North argues that a technology and innovation supercluster in this southern Ontario region would spark Canadian innovation and attract talent and capital from around the world. The report identifies the current gaps the region lacks ( ] risk capital, ] access experienced talent, ] absence of customers for new products ] homegrown champions ) and the assets it posesses ( ] world-leading technical talent, ] outstanding entrepreneurs, ] game-changing ideas, ] excellent research universties, ] cities, ] diverse population ). A concrete blueprint has been developed which identifies the need to double down on two emerging forces of disruption – artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Concludes that the supercluster would drive productivity and growth across Canada with potential econmic benefits of 17.5B increase in GDP and > 170K quality jobs.
SRC = http://sospep.org/view/article?id=5525
