Environment
How ropeless fishing is helping protect endangered right whales
Rope entanglement is killing whales. New fishing gear could cut the risk – while preserving livelihoods
By Alison Auld
Innovation
14 results
Innovation
Could this ‘drone skyway’ unlock affordable delivery for remote communities?
An ambitious Alberta project aims to deliver on the promise of faster, cheaper air cargo transport
Artificial Intelligence
The trash-talking AI helping us recycle better
Oscar scans garbage to take the brainwork out of what goes in the bin – and drastically improve rates of recycling
By Connor Garel
Hear Me Out
A medical use for mushrooms you haven’t heard about
Canadian hospitals generate thousands of pounds of waste per year. A biodegradable gauze made of mycelium wants to shrink that
Innovation
Meet the man turning Canada’s defence procurement upside down
Eliot Pence of Dominion Dynamics is using venture capital to build military equipment he hopes the government will one day buy
Entrepreneurship
What it takes to build a business in Canada right now: exclusive poll
The Upstart Index is the largest poll of its kind, showing strong entrepreneurial momentum as well as obstacles to growth
Innovation
Canada’s long history of taking on the impossible – and winning
The impact of innovative Canadians extends from the most routine daily functions to the far reaches of outer space
Innovation
How to fight wildfires at night
Canada typically doesn't: it's too dangerous. Could swarms of AI-powered drones be the solution?
Hear Me Out
Fighting cancer with ... gold?!?!
Researchers in Nova Scotia think superheated nanorods could help take on melanoma
Artifacts from the Future
The stingray-shaped EcoJet that aims to slash business jet emissions
The "blended wing" design means more lift, less drag and better fuel efficiency
By Kelsey Rolfe
Health
The mind-boggling Toronto lab growing tiny human hearts
Milica Radisic’s team is creating little kidneys, mini brains and beating hearts that could speed up life-saving drug testing
By Luc Rinaldi
Innovation
Editor’s note
Be Giant is for the dreamers and builders who want to grow the Canada we know is possible
Artifacts from the Future
The futuristic bus shelters giving commuters a cooler place to wait
How rooftop greenery is providing natural insulation during Montreal's sweltering summers
Technology
The Waterloo campus club that became a global phenomenon
Socratica is a treasure trove of tech talent that lets students create everything from a laptop trombone to a space rover
By Luc Rinaldi
Environment
How ropeless fishing is helping protect endangered right whales
Rope entanglement is killing whales. New fishing gear could cut the risk – while preserving livelihoods
By Alison Auld
Artificial Intelligence
The trash-talking AI helping us recycle better
Oscar scans garbage to take the brainwork out of what goes in the bin – and drastically improve rates of recycling
By Connor Garel
Innovation
Meet the man turning Canada’s defence procurement upside down
Eliot Pence of Dominion Dynamics is using venture capital to build military equipment he hopes the government will one day buy
Innovation
Canada’s long history of taking on the impossible – and winning
The impact of innovative Canadians extends from the most routine daily functions to the far reaches of outer space
Hear Me Out
Fighting cancer with ... gold?!?!
Researchers in Nova Scotia think superheated nanorods could help take on melanoma
Health
The mind-boggling Toronto lab growing tiny human hearts
Milica Radisic’s team is creating little kidneys, mini brains and beating hearts that could speed up life-saving drug testing
By Luc Rinaldi
Artifacts from the Future
The futuristic bus shelters giving commuters a cooler place to wait
How rooftop greenery is providing natural insulation during Montreal's sweltering summers
Innovation
Could this ‘drone skyway’ unlock affordable delivery for remote communities?
An ambitious Alberta project aims to deliver on the promise of faster, cheaper air cargo transport
Hear Me Out
A medical use for mushrooms you haven’t heard about
Canadian hospitals generate thousands of pounds of waste per year. A biodegradable gauze made of mycelium wants to shrink that
Entrepreneurship
What it takes to build a business in Canada right now: exclusive poll
The Upstart Index is the largest poll of its kind, showing strong entrepreneurial momentum as well as obstacles to growth
Innovation
How to fight wildfires at night
Canada typically doesn't: it's too dangerous. Could swarms of AI-powered drones be the solution?
Artifacts from the Future
The stingray-shaped EcoJet that aims to slash business jet emissions
The "blended wing" design means more lift, less drag and better fuel efficiency
By Kelsey Rolfe
Innovation
Editor’s note
Be Giant is for the dreamers and builders who want to grow the Canada we know is possible
Technology
The Waterloo campus club that became a global phenomenon
Socratica is a treasure trove of tech talent that lets students create everything from a laptop trombone to a space rover
By Luc Rinaldi
Environment
How ropeless fishing is helping protect endangered right whales
Rope entanglement is killing whales. New fishing gear could cut the risk – while preserving livelihoods
By Alison Auld
Innovation
Meet the man turning Canada’s defence procurement upside down
Eliot Pence of Dominion Dynamics is using venture capital to build military equipment he hopes the government will one day buy
Hear Me Out
Fighting cancer with ... gold?!?!
Researchers in Nova Scotia think superheated nanorods could help take on melanoma
Artifacts from the Future
The futuristic bus shelters giving commuters a cooler place to wait
How rooftop greenery is providing natural insulation during Montreal's sweltering summers
Innovation
Could this ‘drone skyway’ unlock affordable delivery for remote communities?
An ambitious Alberta project aims to deliver on the promise of faster, cheaper air cargo transport
Entrepreneurship
What it takes to build a business in Canada right now: exclusive poll
The Upstart Index is the largest poll of its kind, showing strong entrepreneurial momentum as well as obstacles to growth
Artifacts from the Future
The stingray-shaped EcoJet that aims to slash business jet emissions
The "blended wing" design means more lift, less drag and better fuel efficiency
By Kelsey Rolfe
Technology
The Waterloo campus club that became a global phenomenon
Socratica is a treasure trove of tech talent that lets students create everything from a laptop trombone to a space rover
By Luc Rinaldi
Artificial Intelligence
The trash-talking AI helping us recycle better
Oscar scans garbage to take the brainwork out of what goes in the bin – and drastically improve rates of recycling
By Connor Garel
Innovation
Canada’s long history of taking on the impossible – and winning
The impact of innovative Canadians extends from the most routine daily functions to the far reaches of outer space
Health
The mind-boggling Toronto lab growing tiny human hearts
Milica Radisic’s team is creating little kidneys, mini brains and beating hearts that could speed up life-saving drug testing
By Luc Rinaldi
Hear Me Out
A medical use for mushrooms you haven’t heard about
Canadian hospitals generate thousands of pounds of waste per year. A biodegradable gauze made of mycelium wants to shrink that
Innovation
How to fight wildfires at night
Canada typically doesn't: it's too dangerous. Could swarms of AI-powered drones be the solution?
Innovation
Editor’s note
Be Giant is for the dreamers and builders who want to grow the Canada we know is possible