MISSISSAUGA, ON, October 6, 2025 — Leads & Copy — Morguard Corporation, partnering with CENGN and Nokia, has launched three Smart Building Living Labs in Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa. The $6.5 million project aims to provide Canadian startups and scaleups with opportunities to advance technologies for safer, more efficient, and connected buildings.
The Living Labs will transform Morguard properties into real-world innovation environments: Place Innovation (Montreal), The Bay Club (Toronto), and St. Laurent Shopping Centre (Ottawa). Nokia’s 5G connectivity will enable innovators to validate AI systems, robotics for maintenance, and sensors for energy reduction.
According to Angela Sahi, President and COO of Morguard, these labs reflect the company’s commitment to advancing smart, sustainable properties and improving the lives of people in their communities.
The Smart Building Living Labs are part of CENGN’s Living Lab Initiative, supported by a $45 million federal investment. This initiative will support over 100 Canadian startups and scaleups in preparing their technology solutions for market readiness.
Jeff Maddox, President of Nokia Canada, stated Nokia’s commitment to encouraging technology innovation and digital transformation across Canada.
Chris Joyce, Vice President of CENGN, said that the initiative strengthens Canada’s position as a global leader in building automation, IoT, advanced communications, and applied AI technology.
Startups and scaleups can apply at https://www.cengn.ca/living-lab-initiative/smart-building-living-labs.
