Citizen-centred innovation the way forward for Canada

By recognizing that technology is not an end in itself, but rather only a means to assist in satisfying citizen needs, we can begin to rebalance Canada’s innovation ecosystem.
François-Philippe Champagne
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Citizen-centered innovation means designing and implementing innovation programs to satisfy human needs, writes David Watters.

Innovation is a human activity, carried out to produce a novel good, service, or process that achieves a valued purpose from its use in society. This op-ed is intended to stimulate a discussion about the need for a different approach to innovation called “citizen-centered ...

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