TELUS and L-SPARK Launch Canada's First Sovereign AI Factory for Startups
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
TELUS and L-SPARK have announced a partnership to open Canada's Sovereign AI Factory, providing startups with access to the country's fastest supercomputer. This initiative aims to overcome barriers faced by Canadian AI startups by offering high-performance computing infrastructure without the need to relocate or use foreign services.
The focus will be on organizations in regulated sectors, ensuring compliance with Canadian data residency laws. TELUS intends to enhance startup access through collaborations with various innovation entities across Canada.

Feb 6, 2026, 6:12 AM