Kim Khoa Nguyen Awarded “Focus on Canada” Research Grant Announcement

April 7, 2025 – The prestigious “Focus on Canada” research grant has been awarded to Kim Khoa Nguyen, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field of connectivity and digital inclusion. This grant, supported by IEEE Future Networks, Mitacs, and Numana, aims to foster innovative research that addresses the digital divide in Canada.

The call for participation for this grant was announced during the 2023 IEEE Connecting the Unconnected (CTU) Challenge. The “Focus on Canada” call, refer to the Call for Participation document, invited innovative solutions to bridge the digital divide, focusing on technology applications, business models, and community enablement. The “Focus on Canada” grant was open to all winners of the IEEE CTU Challenge from 2021 to 2023. This opportunity was highlighted during the 2023 IEEE CTU Summit, held on December 4, 2023, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The summit featured a series of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and presentations from previous CTU Challenge winners. An on-demand recording of the summit is available on the IEEE Future Networks Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ieee5g

The submission period for the “Focus on Canada” research grant took place throughout 2024, allowing ample time for applicants to prepare and submit their innovative proposals. All submissions were meticulously reviewed based on Mitacs’ criteria, ensuring that only the most impactful and feasible projects were selected. For more details about the Mitacs-supported eligible research and adjudication criteria, please visit this site: https://www.mitacs.ca/mitacs-supported-eligible-research-and-adjudication-criteria/

Kim Khoa Nguyen’s innovative approach and dedication to connecting unconnected populations in Canada stood out among the applicants. His project aims to leverage cutting-edge technology and collaborative efforts to provide affordable and accessible internet connectivity to underserved communities.

IEEE Future Networks, Mitacs, and Numana have been instrumental in supporting this grant, providing resources and expertise to ensure the success of the awarded projects. Their commitment to advancing research and innovation in connectivity is crucial in addressing the global digital divide.

For more information about the “Focus on Canada” research grant and the IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Challenge, please visit the IEEE Future Networks website.

Contact:

IEEE Future Networks: Craig Polk <[email protected]>

Mitacs: Bernard Duval <[email protected]>