Microsoft, NPower launching accelerator to equip underrepresented youth for digital careers The Canadian government and Canada's Digital Technology Supercluster are investing a combined $8.7 million in the program Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster, a cross-industry collaboration of some of Canada’s biggest names in technology, communications, healthcare and more, announced an investment in the Canadian Tech Talent Accelerator project to provide in-demand technology skills to young Canadians. The Digital Supercluster includes companies like Microsoft, TELUS, LifeLabs and more. A full list can be found here. The accelerator will receive a total investment of $8.7 million, which includes $7.3 million from the industry and $1.4 million from the Candian government. Additionally, NPower Canada, a workforce development initiative, will collaborate with Microsoft Canada and Blueprint to launch the Tech Talent Accelerator.