Compute Ontario (CO) works with the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (MCURES) to plan, secure and oversee provincial investments in DRI and bring strategic alignment to the activities of provincially funded DRI providers. On behalf of the province, we collaborate with partners in the broader provincial and national DRI ecosystems to coordinate funding, skill development, and operations. Our goal is to ensure that Ontario researchers and their industry partners have access to crucial digital resources to achieve their research and creation goals, within a thriving DRI ecosystem that is sustainably funded and technologically sound.

OUR VISION

Realize the full potential of digital research infrastructure (DRI) in advancing research, innovation and creation in Ontario to support economic prosperity, the development of a skilled workforce, and to improve the lives of Ontarians.

OUR VALUES

  • Transparent Communication and Trust

  • Inclusivity and Collaborative Partnerships

  • Innovation and Adaptability

  • Continuous Improvement and Learning

OUR MISSION

Facilitate access for researchers to the high-performance hardware, software, services, training, and expert support needed to advance research, discovery, and creation in Ontario.

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