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Supporting Regional Innovation through a Robust Data Infrastructure

Structuring and automating data access to support innovation efforts

A Quebec-based organization dedicated to promoting and accelerating innovation in the province was seeking to improve access to data from various sources in order to support decision-making and regional economic development. The long-term goal of this initiative was to create an accessible portal, centralizing information from different partners and collaborators. The project aimed to lay the groundwork necessary to facilitate data access and guide regional efforts toward better performance.

Main issue addressed
Data accessibility
Duration
6 months
Value
$120 000
Technology used
Snowflake

Objectives

The project aimed to provide a robust data infrastructure capable of supporting a future portal, allowing stakeholders to access centralized information. This would strengthen decision-making for regional actors, while optimizing the efficiency and governance of data throughout the ecosystem.
Facilitate access to data from various sources for ecosystem stakeholders in Quebec.
Improve decision-making by offering reliable, centralized data to support regional innovation initiatives.
Optimize the performance of Quebec’s regions by guiding collective efforts and strengthening economic competitiveness.
Create a data governance framework to ensure efficient and coherent use of available information.

Achievements

To meet the project’s objectives, several concrete actions were implemented. These efforts focused on establishing a robust data infrastructure, ensuring data management and automation processes to facilitate access and the use of information by stakeholders.
Implemented a statistical data analysis infrastructure to assess innovation across various regions.
Configured and maintained a data management platform, ensuring reliable and secure storage.
Developed a data governance framework, structuring decision-making processes.
Automated the transfer and ingestion of data, facilitating daily information management.
Organized software development, ensuring continuity and reliability of operations.

Challenges

The client’s development team, with limited resources, required an accessible and easy-to-use solution. Focus was placed on designing intuitive user interfaces, creating detailed documentation, and providing ongoing training and support to ensure the smooth and effective use of the deployed tools.

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