Innovation is one of our corporate values at the Region of Durham.
Durham Region has a dedicated Innovation team with one common goal: to empower the organization to innovate solutions that meet Durham Region’s evolving needs.
We drive initiatives that support our programs and services to achieve the priorities of the Durham Region Strategic Plan. Some of the work we do includes:
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Build our municipality’s innovation capabilities through training, toolkits and process development.
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Drive innovation capacity through organization-wide strategies, engagement and program development.
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Nurture connection, information sharing and innovation culture among our employees.
Innovation includes everything from a new, exciting technology to day-to-day process improvements that enhance our services.
Ultimately, our work aims to empower staff to address regional challenges with responsive, innovative, quality solutions that support the Region’s strategic priorities.
We are eager to share knowledge, build partnerships and collaborate. We would love to connect with you. Reach out to us at innovate@durham.ca.
CityStudio Durham
One of the ways we support the innovation at Durham Region is through nurturing partnerships with our post-secondary institutions. CityStudio Durham is a collaboration among the Region of Durham, Durham Regional Police Service, Durham College, Ontario Tech University and Trent University Durham-GTA. This strengthens partnerships between Regional staff, academic institutions, and the community, Durham's post-secondary students have real opportunities to apply their skills, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit to challenges facing our community to shape a better future for our region. For more information visit durham.ca/CityStudio.
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