The Governor General’s Innovation Awards celebrates excellence in innovation across all sectors of Canadian society and inspires Canadians, particularly Canadian youth, to be entrepreneurial innovators. The Federation of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS) helps showcase these disciplines as an important source of innovation.
For these awards, FHSS invites outstanding innovators or innovations addressing a pressing problem with a solution based on new thinking and putting that solution into action. Innovations must have already demonstrated significant impact on the quality of life in Canada.
| Deadlines | Required Steps |
| Internal: Friday, September 22, 2023 | Notice of intent to nominate Email Research Awards & Distinctions expressing your intent to nominate. |
| External: Friday, September 29, 2023 | Final submission to FHSS |
Eligible nominees must be:
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
- Individuals, teams or organizations from any sector.
More information and link to nominations…
Contact: Potential nominators and nominees are encouraged to contact Research Awards & Distinctions regarding this award opportunity.
