How to Qualify for NextGen BioFuels Fund Canadian Grants for CleanTech

How to Qualify for NextGen BioFuels Fund Canadian Grants for CleanTech

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Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a Canadian not-for-profit organization that supports and administers funding for the development of innovative projects that protect the environment or are more environmentally friendly than currently available technology. The NextGen BioFuels fund focuses on the development of new and innovative large demonstration-scale facilities for the production of next-generation renewable fuels. SDTC Canadian…

Small Business Grants for Hiring in the Apparel Sector

Small Business Grants for Hiring in the Apparel Sector

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The Career Focus funding program for the apparel sector is issued by a national not-for-profit organization representing and serving the HR development and adjustment needs of management and employees of the apparel industry. The program is supported by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) as a part of the Federal Government of Canada’s Youth Employment…

Attend Food Processing HR Council AGM, “Speaking Food” July 15, 2014

Attend Food Processing HR Council AGM, “Speaking Food” July 15, 2014

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The Food Processing Human Resources Council (FPHRC) is holding its 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference, taking place on July 15th in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake. Speaking Food 2014 AGM & Conference This year’s AGM and Conference promises to be fantastic! The meeting will take place at 1:00pm and is followed by a half-day event that…

Manufacturers in Ontario Half as Likely to Receive Grants from Province

Manufacturers in Ontario Half as Likely to Receive Grants from Province

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The upcoming release of the Ontario Liberal’s proposed budget renews interest in overwhelming evidence that Canada’s leading provincial economy needs to contribute more to raise Canada’s standing as a cradle of innovation. According to the Conference Board of Canada research and development spending by businesses (BERD) in Canada has been out-paced by nearly every OECD…

R&D Project Hiring Grants: Funding for Internships

R&D Project Hiring Grants: Funding for Internships

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The Ontario Centres of Excellence is running the R&D Project Hiring Grants program on behalf of the Ontario provincial government and a $10-million investment through their Youth Jobs Strategy. The program aims to help connect recent graduates with valuable on-the-job experience while building the research and development capacity of Ontario companies. Two Components of the…

BDC Working Capital Financing Options

BDC Working Capital Financing Options

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In order to stay competitive in the modern business economy, companies must invest in R&D activities and adopt new technologies. Most companies incorporated in Canada have the opportunity to receive financing for these activities via the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)’s Working Capital Loan. This long-term financing option complements businesses’ existing line of credit…

Mitacs Elevate Research Grants to Hire PhD Fellows

Mitacs Elevate Research Grants to Hire PhD Fellows

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Mitacs, is a national non-profit organization, provides research and development funding support to develop industry and academic partnerships. Since 1999, Mitacs has provided over $52 million in funding to support their mandate. The Mitacs Elevate program provides an opportunity for industry partners to collaborate with a post doctorate student to work on a research project…

Mitacs Elevate Launches Calls for Proposals for Summer 2014

Mitacs Elevate Launches Calls for Proposals for Summer 2014

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The Mitacs Elevate Program supports postdoctoral fellows and Canadian companies & partners to collaborate on cutting-edge research projects and build capacity for the next generation of R&D management leaders. Mitacs Elevate Canadian Government Grants –Background Information The Mitacs Elevate Program began as a pilot program offered in southern Ontario beginning in 2009, and expanded nationally in…

Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) Update: Call for Proposals

Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) Update: Call for Proposals

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On Friday June 20th 2014, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, Diane Finley announced the launch of the fifth Call for Proposals for the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP). BCIP is an acquisition program that was created to further develop Canadian innovation. The program is intended to help companies overcome the pre-commercialization gap…

Investing in Commercialization Partnerships FAQ’s

Investing in Commercialization Partnerships FAQ’s

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Investing in Commercialization Partnerships is offered by FedDev Ontario as a part of Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives (SOPIs).  This government program is focused on providing funding for business led collaborations with academic or research institutions to develop innovative products that have high market demand and bring them to market readiness. Who can apply for ICP…