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AI and your invention: Using generative AI in your inventive process

Inventors are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence (AI), including large language models, and other AI systems, to...

Area X.O Killaloe: Where Defence Innovation Becomes Operational Capability

Strategy documents often talk about partnership between government, industry, and the military. Recently, Area X.O Killaloe had...

Beyond the Algorithm: How to Hire Top Finance and Accounting Talent

Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses operate, and recruitment is no exception. From drafting job descriptions to...

The Print Paradox: What Ottawa’s B2B Marketers Get Wrong About Modern Ad Strategy

If you’ve spent time reviewing marketing line items over the past year, you know the frustration. Digital...

Termination without cause in Ontario: What small businesses get wrong—and how to avoid costly mistakes

For many small and mid-sized businesses in Ontario, terminating an employee without cause feels like a routine...

Ottawa 200 Block Party: Bringing the best parts of Ottawa together for one memorable day

Celebrate Together! The Ottawa 200 Block Party is a free, all-ages event happening on September 26 at Marion...

Roller blinds vs. zebra shades: What’s better for Ottawa homes?

Roller blinds and zebra shades are both popular choices for modern homes. They look sleek, can be...

What it actually costs to “Dress for Success,” and why it’s an Ottawa business problem

The look that got me hired Before I ever worked in the nonprofit sector, I got my first...

The cardiovascular risk no one talks about in high-performing leaders

In my clinical work, I often meet executives who appear to be managing exceptionally well. They are productive,...

Ottawa just had its wettest month in recorded history. Here’s what that means for your roof

July 2026 is now the rainiest month Ottawa has recorded since Environment Canada started keeping data in...
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Ottawa’s tech ecosystem relies heavily on tight collaboration between academic institutions and industry leaders to drive innovation and maintain economic sovereignty. With annual research and development investments surpassing half a billion dollars, the University of Ottawa is working to support local innovation. This effort took a big step forward this summer with the launch of uOttawa’s new Centre for Applied AI within the Faculty of Engineering. Designed to bridge the gap between rapid AI advancement and real-world industrial adoption, the centre provides private and public sector partners with direct access to over 50 domain experts across robotics, cybersecurity, telecom, and smart materials. In this bonus episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran speaks with Dean Caroline Cao, dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and professor Lionel Briand, director of the Centre for Applied AI. They discuss the centre's mission to boost local AI capabilities, modernize engineering talent pipelines, and help Ottawa firms safely embed artificial intelligence into their operations. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:19 Introducing Dean Cao and Lionel Briand 22:33 Sponsor Segment 23:17 Closing and what’s ahead at OBJ For more on Ottawa’s tech and innovation scene, visit https://obj.ca/techopia. Subscribe to Techopia’s weekly newsletter here: https://obj121.activehosted.com/f/5
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