Building a More Inclusive Digital Future Across Canada

International Women’s Day is a moment to recognize progress, address gaps, and invest with intention in the future we want to build. In science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, women remain underrepresented in the industries shaping Canada’s future. Supporting women in STEM is about more than equity. It is about strengthening innovation, opportunity, and community resilience.

In 2022, on International Women’s Day, PomeGran launched its Women in STEM scholarship program with a five-year, $150,000 commitment to post-secondary institutions across Canada. Since then, that commitment has translated into meaningful action through partnerships with institutions such as Centennial College, Northern College, College of the North Atlantic, and CEGEP Alma.

Celebrating Our Scholarship Recipients

Our scholarship recipients have been selected based on academic achievement, leadership, perseverance, and their vision for careers in technology and innovation.

Through these scholarships, students have shared how financial support has helped them reduce stress, stay focused on their studies, and continue pursuing their career goals. One recipient shared a deeply meaningful message of gratitude:

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Supporting Future Leaders in STEM

Through its subsidiaries, PomeGran continues to invest in education and workforce development in the communities it serves.

Recipients from Northern Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec have been recognized for their achievements in technology-focused programs ranging from software engineering to networking and digital arts. These awards help build a stronger pipeline of diverse talent ready to contribute to Canada’s innovation economy.

Leadership and Vision for the Future

PomeGran’s Chairman and CEO, Dr. Kalai S. Kalaichelvan, emphasized the importance of supporting women in technology and innovation:

“Encouraging more women to pursue careers in technology is essential to building an innovative and inclusive future. We are proud to support bright and determined students whose resilience and passion embody what we strive to achieve at PomeGran.”

This vision aligns with PomeGran’s long-standing commitment to social responsibility and ESG leadership. For more than 20 years, our company has focused on building partnerships that support the environment, education, and digital inclusion.

Looking Forward

PomeGran’s commitment to Women in STEM is about creating lasting change. By investing in education today, we are helping build the skilled, diverse technology workforce that will drive Canada’s digital economy tomorrow.

This International Women’s Day, PomeGran celebrates the women breaking barriers in STEM and the communities supporting their success. When women succeed in technology and innovation, everyone benefits from a stronger, more connected future.