Canada Impact+ Research Chairs
University of Waterloo
Priority areas:
advanced digital technologies (including artificial intelligence, quantum and cybersecurity);
health, including biotechnology;
clean technology and resource value chains;
environment, climate resilience and the Arctic;
food and water security;
democratic and community resilience;
manufacturing and advanced materials; and/or
defence and dual-use technologies.
Review of applications for the March intake will begin on January 19, 2026.