DIAL program
otherSystems-change initiative serving over 230 organizations across Canada since 2021 for workforce development
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Overview
The Digital Supercluster is driving Canada’s growth and prosperity through global leadership in digital innovation. We bring together businesses, academia and community and government organizations to solve some of industry and society’s biggest challenges – better and faster than any single organization can do on its own. Together, we are driving to a net zero society, building a healthier Canada and creating the digitally skilled workforce Canada needs to win in the digital world.
Type
Not-for-Profit
Founded
2017
Regions
National (all of Canada)
As of March 2025: $324M public sector investment leveraged to $786M total; 12x ROI; $4B GDP growth generated; 1.4B new funds raised; 34K+ jobs created; 730+ IP assets built and retained in Canada; 190+ commercial products launched globally
Classification
Industries
AgricultureClean technologiesDigital media & telecommunicationsLife sciences & advanced healthMining, oil, & gas
Focus Areas
Artificial IntelligenceMining and EnergyHousingWorkforce DevelopmentHealth
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Stages supported
IdeaDiscoveryValidationScale
Services offered
- Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
- Mentorship and access to advisors
BAI Positioning
Finessemedium confidence
Refining and expanding venture growth and entrepreneurial competencies and create the connections across innovation ecosystem
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).
Learn more about the four BAI types →Programs
Canada-wide Call for Proposals
otherCo-investment funds focused on industry challenges and social issues that impact all Canadians
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