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- CKN Completes Its Strategic Science Fund Term with Lasting National Impact in 2025–26Read the full 2025–26 SSF Annual and Final Report here: English | French In 2025–26, the Composites Knowledge Network (CKN) completed its two-year term under the Strategic Science Fund (SSF), meeting every … Read more
- Canadian Composites Industry Shows Resilience Amid Trade Uncertainty, New CKN Survey Finds2025 CKN Industry Survey Results – English – View a visual summary of the survey findings. A new national survey from the Composites Knowledge Network (CKN) reveals a Canadian composites industry that … Read more
- CRN & CKN Spotlight: Applied Research in Action – Improving Breast RadiotherapyAt CKN, we believe applied research has the power to transform healthcare. A perfect example is the development of CARA, a lightweight carbon-fiber device that improves breast radiotherapy outcomes. CARA was made … Read more