Mission & Strategy

Mission

ORION is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering Ontario researchers, educators, and innovators. We facilitate ground-breaking discoveries by connecting research and educations institutions, regions and people across the province and providing our community with the digital tools and expertise they need, and advocating on their behalf.

Vision

ORION seeks to enable and support Ontario innovators in their efforts to make the world a better place.

Acting as a champion for the innovation community, ORION offers the critical infrastructure necessary for collaboration, providing researchers, educators and innovators with the tools and connections they need in order to make pioneering discoveries and much needed training and skills.

As a not-for-profit organization, our primary focus is the ground-breaking work of our community — and how we can help make it happen.

Together, we’re all partners in making Ontario a global leader in innovation.

ORION Strategy 2021-2024

Cultivating purpose and engagement within the industry
Our commitment to transparency, equity and engagement enables an intentional balance between collaboration, inclusivity, operational excellence and focus.
Supporting world class research, education and innovation platform
ORION sustains and constantly advances the province’s shared essential research, education and innovation platform. We protect its value and performance, driven by world class standards and an ambition for equitable access.
Building trusted community partnerships
ORION connects Ontario’s research, education and innovation ecosystem through trusted, relevant community partnerships. We lead transparent, focused conversations to unify our voices for shared digital infrastructure.