Talent Innovation Canada (TICAN)

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Canada

Region

Canada

Funder type

Federal Government

For

Businesses

Eligible organizations

innovative company, high-growth company

About this program

Talent Innovation Canada connects top R&D talent from Canadian universities with innovative companies, placing graduate, PhD and post-doctoral students in high-impact R&D roles to strengthen Canada's innovation workforce.

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