The MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre (C2MI)
C2MI is Canada’s largest electronic systems research and development center and a global reference point in the 
development and commercialization of components essential to digital technologies. Backed by a $175M world-class infrastructure and nearly 400 partner organizations, C2MI serves as a critical bridge between academic research and industrial deployment. Its capabilities span MEMS, advanced semiconductor packaging, quantum devices, compound semiconductors, and printed electronics. With over 250 scientists and fully automated production-scale equipment, C2MI accelerates innovation in diverse sectors including aerospace, energy, health tech, quantum, and clean technologies—while allowing partners to retain full IP ownership. To learn more, visit https://www.c2mi.ca.
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