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Canadian Innovation Space

Local Roots, Global Reach

Thank you for joining us for our 9th annual Canadian Innovation Week, May 11-15th, 2026, #CIW26!

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Making space for Innovation

Powered by the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF), Canadian Innovation Space is a partnership of cross-disciplinary organizations that strives to build a stronger, more resilient culture of innovation in Canada.

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Featured Programs and Resources

Read about some of Canada’s most inspiring innovators. Explore stories about inventors and entrepreneurs just like you.

Programs

The Governor General’s Innovation Awards

The Innovation Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding Canadian individuals, teams and organizations—trailblazers and creators who contribute to our country’s success,
Programs

Ingenious+

Igniting Innovation in Youth Welcome to Ingenious+, the exciting nexus where young minds engage, create, and elevate the world through
Programs

Arctic Inspiration Prize

The AIP is a prize for diverse teams who have come together to get an innovative and creative idea off

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Inspiring Innovators

Read about some of Canada’s most inspiring innovators. Explore stories about inventors and entrepreneurs just like you.

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20 Canadian innovations you should know about

Canadian innovations are changing how we live, from coast to coast to coast. In...
Innovators

$160,000+ on the Line for Young Innovators with Ingenious+ Challenge

Do you know a young Canadian making positive change? They could win $10,000 and...
Innovations

Six recipients from across Canada recognized for their ground-breaking work and excellence in Innovation

The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) announced the recipients of the ninth annual Governor General’s...

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