Companies interested in international partnerships to carry out research and development or advanced manufacturing are invited to join Canada’s Technology Triangle (CTT) in their business mission to China from April 12-21, 2012. The trip will incorporate several business meetings and networking seminars with China’s leading businesses in the science and tech sectors. The mission intends…
The Research Innovation Centres (RIC) form a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting Canadian SMEs and innovative entrepreneurs. They organize various workshops and symposiums to provide small businesses with Canadian Government funding advice and business networking opportunities. They are holding several of these events in Southern Ontario within the upcoming months. Small Business…
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is accepting applications for their Agricultural Innovation Program (AIP). The program is offered through two streams depending on the project’s stage of development; (1) Industry-Led Research and Development and (2) the Commercialization Stream. Businesses may submit more than one proposal as long as projects are not related to one another….
Situated within Canada’s Technology Triangle, Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) is one of Canada’s most well-known universities for their provisions of high quality and innovative learning experiences. The ongoing success of their graduates is earning them a reputation as one of Canada’s leading business schools. Laurier’s impressive graduate employment rates are partially due to their ability…
It is essential for most businesses to partake in some form of research and development in order to allow their business to grow and expand into new markets. However, R&D projects often require a great deal of equipment and expertise in order to yield promising results. In some cases, Canadian SMEs do not have access…
Over the past 30 years, Conestoga College has proven itself as one of Canada’s most innovative and diverse colleges. They have a number of campuses located within Canada’s Technology Triangle including their new Engineering facility located in Kitchener just south of the 401. Each year, Conestoga awards thousands of degrees and diplomas to graduates in…
More research is being conducted by Ontario’s Medical Technology Sector through Canada’s new business funding grants. The Health Technology Commercialization Program (HTCP) is a Canadian government funding program that is administered by The Health Technology Exchange (HTX) and the Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI). The HTX received 14.2M in funds to distribute business funding…
For those who are unfamiliar with the TED organization, they are a non-profit group that brings together the leading experts from the areas of Technology, Entertainment, and Design. TEDx programs were designed to inspire and promote innovation within organizations and communities. These events provide a great opportunity for businesses that are looking into the Canadian…
A valuable resource that not enough Canadian businesses tend to take advantage of is the never ending stream of graduates and co-op students from post-secondary institutions. The utilization of these talent pools can be mutually beneficial for both parties; and even more so for the hiring organizations through their use of various Canadian Business Funding…
The Ontario’s Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation will be partnering with the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) for an up-coming web-based seminar on trade and supply chain financing solutions. This event may be beneficial for those who would like to explore their funding options through Low Interest Loans or Business Funding Grants for…