Transitioning to a net-zero economy

Canada's Innovation Corridor Summit hosts a discussion on transformative actions to support decarbonization. By Stephanie Longeway University Relations - On June 29, the Canada's Innovation Corridor Summit is taking place promote collaboration within our innovation region that is anchored by Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo and Hamilton. The Toronto-Waterloo corridor is one of the fastest-growing and densest innovation clusters in the world and was recently ranked 17th globally for startup ecosystems in the 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Startup Genome. Waterloo region has one of the highest density of startups outside of Silicon Valley, along with the headquarters of some of Canada's largest technology companies and development offices for leading global brands. Business leaders, government officials and researchers have come together at the summit to discuss the challenges and opportunities that decarbonization will bring for industry and research within the corridor. "Canada's Innovation Corridor Summit is a great opportunity to connect with local stakeholders on the transition to a net-zero economy and share our understanding and relevant expertise to support this transition," says XiaoYu Wu, a Waterloo professor from the Faculty of Engineering who is a featured speaker at the summit. Many Waterloo researchers and entrepreneurs have been responding to the climate crisis with purpose-driven research and technology.