Ken Doyle
Executive Director @Tech-Access Canada
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WORK HISTORY
Executive Director @Tech-Access Canada
Ottawa, ON, CA
Tech-Access Canada is the national network of Canada’s Technology Access Centres (TACs). Canada’s 60 TACs are specialized applied research & development centres affiliated with publicly-funded colleges and cégeps. TACs help Canadian businesses – especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) – get their products, processes and services market-ready by: conducting applied research and development projects focused on company problems; offering specialized technical services and objective advice; and providing training related to new types of equipment and processes.
EDUCATION
Carleton University
Master of Public Policy and Administration, Innovation, Science, and the Environment
CSAE
Certified Association Executive (CAE)
Carleton University
Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, Strategic Public Opinion and Policy Analysis
Carleton University
Master's degree, Political Management
ABOUT KEN DOYLE
If we\'ve chatted at an event, scroll to the bottom. Ken is a dynamic leader with over 20 years of expertise in federal public policy, government relations, and Canada’s innovation ecosystem. Since 2016, he has spearheaded Tech-Access Canada, the national network representing Canada\'s Technology Access Centres (TACs). In this role, Ken drives initiatives that amplify innovation, foster collaboration, and help businesses—especially SMEs—turn ideas into market-ready solutions.Known for his strategic vision and engaging leadership, Ken has championed transformative programs like Interactive Visits, TAC360, and the JumpBall Initiative, showcasing the TAC network’s capacity to accelerate innovation across industries. He is a sought-after speaker, promoting the TAC model to industry leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs.Ken holds a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration and a Bachelor’s in Public Affairs and Policy Management from Carleton University. A Certified Association Executive (CAE), he pairs technical knowledge with a collaborative mindset to lead with impact. Originally from New Brunswick and now based in Ottawa, Ken is bilingual and proudly roots his career in service to Canada\'s innovation community.Friends:If I\'ve spoken to you about the TACs, find out more about each of them and how they work here: meetthetacs.caIf I\'ve spoken to you about which TAC can assist you, check out their videos here: TAC360.caIf I\'ve mentioned that you can share your business innovation challenge and we\'ll find the TAC to help, please go here: TACjumpball.ca
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