iCORE
was established in October 1999 by the Government of Alberta to foster
an expanding community of exceptional researchers in the field of
informatics, that is, areas of computer science, electrical and
computer engineering, physics, mathematics and other disciplines
related to information and communications technology (ICT).
As
part of the Government of Alberta's strategy to create a globally
competitive knowledge-based economic sector, iCORE is directing its
support to areas in which Alberta has a chance to develop
internationally recognized research teams. It is also focusing on areas
in which Alberta companies are active, so that intellectual property
and valuable knowledge workers resulting from iCORE's investment will
have compelling reasons to stay in Alberta.
iCORE
invests in people of the highest calibre, research scientists who work
on fundamental and applied problems in informatics. It operates several
grant programs to develop iCORE Chairs at Alberta universities, around
which world-class research teams are developed. Since its inception,
more than 24 research chairs have been established to focus on emerging
areas such as wireless communications, artificial intelligence, and
quantum and nanocomputing.
The iCORE principle is simple: exceptional people produce exceptional results.