Risky Business

Risky Business

Innovation and Technology
Pages:24 pages30 min read

Author: The Conference Board of Canada and MaRS Discovery District

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Canada has no shortage of entrepreneurial ambition, but tech founders find it challenging to grow their businesses here. This spotlight paper provides insights from founders and tech leaders on how Canada can help scale home-grown innovations into major companies.

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Has Canada lost its competitive edge? What role does innovation play in supporting start-ups?

Drawing from interviews with founders, innovation ecosystem leaders, and experts from various sectors and regions, we look at the economic role innovation plays, why tech start-ups need added support, and how Canada can grow its companies here at home.

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Why Canada needs stronger support systems for start-ups
Amplifying economic development
Laying the groundwork
Case study: Growing pains
The age of pessimism
Case study: Whatever it takes
Making a quick exit
How Canada can better support entrepreneurs
Appendix A—Methodology
Appendix B—Bibliography

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