CCI Welcomes GIRO to Our National Network of Innovators

The Council of Canadian Innovators is pleased to welcome GIRO and, its President and CEO, Renée Touzin, to our national network of scale-ups driving Canadian innovation.

Based in Montréal, Québec, GIRO has a distinguished position in advancing public transit and postal services. Their software solutions, HASTUS and GeoRoute, leverage operational research and advanced modeling techniques to optimize their clients’ operations worldwide. With over 30% of resources dedicated to R&D and strong ties to universities and research centers, GIRO leads in co-innovation with clients to develop practical solutions with significant impact on urban mobility efficiency.

“At GIRO, we believe strongly in the power of collaboration to drive innovation," said Renée Touzin, President and CEO of GIRO. "I'm excited to join the Council of Canadian Innovators. I look forward to working with my peers from leading Canadian technology companies.”

From Los Angeles to Sydney, New York to Paris and Singapore, major cities and postal operators around the world count on GIRO’s software to drive forward their operations. Every day, their solutions help move millions of people and millions of parcels more efficiently.

“GIRO’s leadership in optimizing public transportation and postal services enhances efficiency and expertise in communities globally,” said CCI President Benjamin Bergen. “We’re excited to support their continued growth and contribution to Canada’s innovation ecosystem.”

Since 2015, the Council of Canadian Innovators has championed high-growth Canadian tech companies and advocated for policies that unlock the full potential of the nation’s innovation ecosystem.