Historic Funding Awarded to University of Calgary for Geospatial Research with BigGeo

In a notable recent event for Calgary's technology and innovation landscape, the University of Calgary has received the largest funding in its history from Mitacs, a key promoter of national innovation and economic development. This funding supports a collaborative research initiative between the university and BigGeo, a technology firm specializing in geospatial data systems.

Dr. Faramarz Samavati of the University of Calgary will lead the research effort, focusing on BigGeo's innovative Volumetric Discrete Global Grid System to enhance the management and scaling of geospatial data. This partnership will bring 53 Mitacs Accelerate internship units to the university, engaging a multitude of graduate students and researchers in the project, poised to make significant advancements in BigGeo's technologies.

Mitacs has a long history of facilitating innovation through funding and creating opportunities for students and postdocs across various sectors, including manufacturing, business, IT, social sciences, and design. This grant is a testament to their ongoing commitment to fostering academic and industry collaborations that drive forward technological and economic growth.