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Exploring what predicts success in public-sector innovation challenges when firms compete

Research Abstract | April 20, 2026

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Our rose, thorn and bud

Report | January 11, 2024

The complexities of using tax data to measure the impact of Challenges

Nolan D’Souza

Love isn’t blind

Blog | December 4, 2023

Why we seek out the imperfections in innovation

Deena Newaz

Applying an equity lens to government funding

Blog | November 23, 2023

Not just a moral imperative but integral to effective innovation

Meghan MacDonald

From Social Work to Supporting the Space Sector

Blog | June 6, 2023

Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Valuing Your Uniqueness in the Public Service

Nolan D'Souza

Finding comfort with uncertainty

Blog | February 14, 2023

Journeying into unknowns of innovation

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Case Study: Women in Cleantech Challenge

Case Study | February 10, 2023

Driving the Clean Energy Economy with Female-led Innovation

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How effective are Challenges? Using Social Network Analysis to Measure Impact

Report | January 13, 2023

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How effective are Challenges? Results from Impact Canada Challenge Surveys

Report | January 3, 2023

Kiran Toor

From Theory to Practice

Blog | December 2, 2022

Measuring the impact of Challenges

Vivian Harbers

Overcoming Knowledge Silos in Government

Blog | October 17, 2022

Perspectives from a new recruit

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“It seems impossible until it’s done”

Blog | April 21, 2022

How space exploration could help reduce food insecurity on Earth

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The Impacts of Innovation

Blog | December 20, 2021

Measuring the Effects of Challenges

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The Challenge of Saving Food from Going to Waste

Blog | December 3, 2021

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Supporting unusual suspects to tackle big problems

Blog | November 1, 2021

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Logic model and narrative

Report | August 23, 2021

Impact assessment of challenges under Impact Canada

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Case study: Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative

Case Study | April 22, 2021

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Case study: Drug Checking Technology Challenge

Case Study | April 16, 2021

Allow the community of people who use drugs and those who support them to make more informed decisions

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Housing Supply Challenge Round 1 - Shortlisted Applicants

Report | April 14, 2021

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Answering your Questions about Challenge Juries: Part Two

Blog | April 12, 2021