The higher education sector is an integral part of Canada's innovation economy and is responsible for a significant portion of the overall research and development (R&D) performed in Canada. While businesses often focus their R&D on specific interests, higher education institutions cast a broader net by performing R&D across a wide range of disciplines. The results of their findings often serve as key inputs in various industries and are sometimes leveraged to develop new products and services and achieve productivity gains.
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