Erika Turgoose

Montreal-based audio technology company Soundskrit Inc. advances and commercializes directional MEMS microphone technology for global consumer markets

OTTAWA (September 9, 2026) — Montreal-based Soundskrit’s Butterfly Demo Kit, a hardware-and-software platform designed to help consumer devices deliver clearer speech in real-world outdoor conditions is FABrIC’s first completed project. Already a commercial success, it’s a signal of the breadth of Canada’s semiconductor ecosystem — and its ability to turn complex technical challenges into commercially viable products.

Eleven market-ready semiconductor projects with an estimated value of $44.3M Ottawa: May 13, 2026: Demand is escalating for more intelligence in the products that support our health, make gadgets smart, life convenient, and industry more productive. And it’s being met by semiconductors. These microscopic technologies are not only redefining what devices can do locally —

Montreal, QC and Hsinchu, Taiwan – March 16, 2026 – CMC Microsystems, Canada’s leader in enabling research and innovation in microsystems and advanced technologies, and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), a world-leading R&D organization from Taiwan, have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement to strengthen collaboration in cutting-edge technology domains. The agreement, effective January 1,

By Gordon Harling February 17, 2026: The rapid uptick in defence investment under the Carney government is an opportunity to strategically bolster Canada’s semiconductor ecosystem as part of a broader re-industrialization effort. Semiconductor-based technologies used for defence are often proven first in commercial industries where equipment must operate securely and reliably in harsh conditions. Semiconductors

Ottawa, ON—October 28, 2025—The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) and CMC Microsystems are proud to announce a new national partnership designed to advance Canada’s semiconductor ecosystem by building a highly skilled and future-ready talent pipeline.

With the right support, Canada’s semiconductor industry will not only contribute billions of dollars and create thousands of jobs for the Canadian economy – it will enhance the competitive capacity of our most important industries.

That is the core message behind the pre-budget submission jointly developed by CMC Microsystems, ICTC, SECTR, ventureLAB and Canada’s Semiconductor Council. Semiconductors are the backbone of a 21st century economy. From telecommunications, automotive, advanced manufacturing to mining and natural resources, precision agriculture, oceans and medtech, a vibrant semiconductor sector is essential as Canada mobilizes to strengthen domestic industries and pursue global markets.

The submission underscores the need for a secure talent pipeline, protections for Canadian intellectual property ownership and retention, and the need for the facilities and infrastructure to fabricate semiconductors.

January 1, 2025: One of the most prominent themes of 2024 was the ongoing momentum in reshoring semiconductor production to Canada.

October 21, 2024: CMC Microsystems, Canada’s leading hardware technology facilitator and accelerator, is proud to announce two nominations to its senior leadership team. Lynn McNeil has been named Vice-President, FABrIC, and Shirley Kwakkenbos has been named Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

October 10, 2024: Startups, early-stage firms, industry representatives, academics, and government representatives met in Markham, Ontario October 9 and 10 for the 2024 Canadian Semiconductor Symposium. The second edition of this annual event featured highly interactive and engaging sessions identifying significant growth opportunities for the industry, success stochries, advice, and solutions to overcome challenges facing the semiconductor ecosystem.

August 23, 2024: CMC Microsystems, Canada’s leading hardware accelerator and facilitator, and McMaster University are partnering to advance research and develop new processes and training programs in the field of semiconductors and photonics.

​​​April 15, 2024: CMC Microsystems, Canada’s leading hardware technology facilitator and accelerator, and AIoT Canada, the Canadian technology cluster dedicated to AI + IoT, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance Canada’s AI, IoT, and semiconductor advanced technology ecosystem. The MoU was signed during AIoT Canada’s Spring Summit in Ottawa, in the presence

April 16, 2024: by Avinash Persaud and Gordon Harling  Semiconductors are still in the spotlight  The importance of semiconductors became clear during the COVID-19 pandemic, when snarled global supply chains exposed weaknesses in the world’s overreliance on one part of the world for manufacturing of such critical components. Increasing tension between the United States and

April 5, 2024: CMC Microsystems, a not-for-profit organization that accelerates research and innovation in advanced technologies in Canada, and ventureLAB, leading global founder community for hardware technology and enterprise software companies in Canada located in York region, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize their relationship and advance Canada’s advanced technology ecosystem. The ceremony was held at the ventureLAB Innovation Centre in Markham, ON, with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and representatives of the Governments of Canada, Ontario, and Markham including Tony Van Bynen, Member of Parliament for Newmarket—Aurora.