Innovation

Innovation is critical to our success as a country; and while Canadians are among the world’s most accomplished innovators, we seldom acknowledge our incredible contributions to society and humanity.

The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is working with our partners to foster a culture of innovation in Canada by celebrating our accomplishments as well as providing a platform for innovators to grow and connect.

To help us achieve all this, we’ve launched a partnership platform to showcase Canadian innovation and innovators and to bring innovation-related events and initiatives under a shared vision: Canadian Innovation Space.

Visit Canadian Innovation Space to learn how you can join us in helping make Canada the most innovative country in the world.

“A culture of innovation doesn’t happen by accident, but by countless daily acts and sustained efforts over time. It happens because we make it happen. It happens because we believe that to be innovative lies at the heart of what it means to be Canadian. To ask, ‘How do we do things better?’—and then do just that—is part of the basic makeup of our country.”

– The Right Honourable David Johnston, 28th Governor General of Canada and Chair of the Rideau Hall Foundation

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Canada’s Youth Innovation Challenge for 14-18 year olds ... Read More

Canadian Innovation Week 2023

The Rideau Hall Foundation established Canadian Innovation Week to recognize Canadian achievements and inspire the next generation of innovators. ... Read More

Governor General’s Innovation Awards

The purpose of the Governor General’s Innovation Awards (GGIA) is to inspire Canadians to embrace innovation and to emulate innovative, entrepreneurial ... Read More

RBC North Star Technology Accelerator

A new funding opportunity for AIP Laureates ... Read More

Arctic Inspiration Prize

It is too often forgotten that the story of Canada’s North is one of resourcefulness, incredible innovation, and collaboration; when these three forces coalesce ... Read More

Canada's Culture of Innovation Index

Innovation is critical to our success as a country. Canadian innovations have made enormous contributions to our country and to the world. ... Read More

Celebrating Canada’s Innovations – Past and Present

The Right Honourable David Johnston, Rideau Hall Foundation Chair, and Tom Jenkins, Founder and Chair of OpenText Corporation, recently launched Innovation ... Read More

Inspiring Young People to Become Innovators

RHF is working to connect young people with the idea that they can become innovators. Together with Nipissing University’s Schulich School of Education ... Read More

Tech for Good

A Declaration by the Canadian Tech Community ... Read More

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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 partnership with Canadian Geographic, we...

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Celebrating 10 years of innovation

Ten years ago, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) was established with a vision to unite Canadians through a shared...

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Join us for CIW 2022!

Created by the Rideau Hall Foundation in 2018, Canadian Innovation Week is a five-day celebration recognizing and supporting ingenuity...

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