Partnerships

Our partners play critical roles in the communities we serve, solving some of the most complex societal needs we face.

Introduction to Our Partnerships

The uniqueness of the Circle Innovation Model lies in our organization’s ability to facilitate co-creation of technologies alongside our industry partners, and with the involvement of various levels of government, academia, market leaders, and end-users.

Our work in healthtech, for example, has driven improvements in patient care across the region, potentially affecting the life of thousands of patients. In agritech, Circle Innovation has accelerated the development and adoption of improved farming technologies through the activities of the BC Center for Agritech Innovation.

These efforts also facilitate access to resources, knowledge, and technology to help hundreds of students, professors, and faculty generate additional innovative technology solutions. Together, we have successfully contributed toward the research and development of new technologies and driven economic benefits, while addressing skill gaps in technology workers across our region.

What Our Partners Say

“Circle’s scientific expertise, funding networks, and academic partnerships, helped us to build a strong foundation for our groundbreaking exoskeleton technology, which not only offers independent human mobility but also revolutionizes the standard of care for patients and clinicians.”

Dr. Siamak Arzanpour, Co-Founder and CEO, Human in Motion Robotics
“Programs like this are a great example of collaboration between different levels of government, academia, and industry leaders to drive concrete innovation forward. We are excited to support organizations like Circle Innovation, while working closely with PacifiCan to scale MetaOptima’s innovative solutions across the globe.”

Maryam Sadeghi, Co-Founder and CEO, MetaOptima
“We believe that partnership is a powerful tool to drive progress in the healthcare industry. This project reflects our commitment to work alongside Circle Innovation to offer the healthcare industry some of the most efficient and effective care management technologies for older adults using AI and community power.”

Mr. Rustam Sengupta, Founder and CEO, Tuktu Care

Indigenous Communities

IKKES

The Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Elders Society (IKKES) is a non-profit organization with a purpose to support and advocate for Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers throughout British Columbia. Circle Innovation collaborated with IKKES to recruit trainees from Indigenous and First Nations communities across British Columbia and Western Canada.

Indigenous Communities

Connected Canadians

Connected Canadians offers a unique stream of our volunteer training program specifically for use within Canadian Indigenous communities. Connected Canadians worked with Circle Innovation to adapt their technology training program, while addressing specific technology challenges for Indigenous peoples.

Older Adults

55+ Technology Forums

Circle Innovation partnered with the City of Surrey’s technology forums, to explore opportunities to enhance digital inclusion for older adults. This partnership is leading the way in supporting healthy active aging through its Age Friendly Strategy for 55+ forums, a comprehensive community initiative that ensures older adults, families and caregivers are supported through advocacy.

Industry Partners

Our industry partners play critical roles in our society, both as economic drivers and as solution providers for some of the most complex societal needs faced by our community.