Federal Government Invests $44.5M in 201 R&D Projects
The Canadian federal government has invested a total of $44.5M in 201 research and development-related projects, including universities and business R&D funding.
ENCQOR 5G SME Technology Development Program: Funding for 5G Collaborative Projects
ENCQOR 5G SME Technology Development Program: Up to $500k for Ontario SME partnerships with ENCQOR 5G Anchor Firms on 5G technology development projects.
New Deadlines: Canadian International Innovation Program
Canadian companies are some of the most innovative in the world. But when it comes to developing and commercializing ideas into globally competitive technologies, firms are struggling to keep up. It’s not the lack of viable ideas that holds us back, but the ability to advance these ideas into profitable, sustainable business opportunities. Fortunately, government…
NGen Manufacturing Program Supports $4.2M Project
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), one of the Canadian government’s Innovation Superclusters, has approved its first project, a collaborative undertaking with total costs of $4.2M, led by iVexSol Canada (Intelligent Vector Solutions). NGen will provide $1.89M to develop a new manufacturing process for viral vectors, which are crucial components in the treatment of cancers and…
Supply Chains and Logistics Excellence AI (SCALE.AI): Open Call for Supercluster Funding
The government of Canada has been actively working to establish and position Canada as a leader in global innovation. This has been done through initiatives for national businesses and research and post-secondary institutions to recommend strategies for developing superclusters of innovation. A total federal investment of up to $950M has transitioned into five successful business-led…
Program Update: CanExport Innovation Funding for Research Partnerships
UPDATE: This program was previously called Going Global Innovation (GGI). The content has been updated to reflect the new name, CanExport Innovation (CXI). Canadian companies are internationally recognized as some of the most creative, innovative firms in the world. But despite this reputation, Canada is falling behind in terms of its opportunities to spur innovation….
EUREKA: International Collaboration for Technology Development
EUREKA is an intergovernmental network of 41 countries that promotes cooperative innovation across borders. Established in 1985, this program funds international collaborative projects for market-oriented, technology research and development and innovation (R&D&I) between two or more member countries. By virtue of Canada’s membership with EUREKA as an Associated Country (renewed in 2018), Canadian companies and…
NSERC Awards Canadian Technology Grants for Robotic Lumber Application
Canada’s Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded Sault College and Soo Mill collaborative research and development grants for their innovative robotic technology. A joint project between academic researchers and company personnel, the two partners have created a robotic lumber sorting and placing application to test how the automated process would…
Ontario-Israel Collaboration Program: International Research Funding
Development and commercialization of innovative technologies is often a complex process that requires multiple contributors. While most Canadian firms choose to innovate independently, working with research partners offers several benefits. Not only do collaborative research and development projects support improved project outcomes, but they also help control costs and offer new commercialization opportunities. Fortunately, the…
NSERC Funding: Collaborative Research and Development (CRD) Grants
Please Note: NSERC CRD is closed. Access NSERC funding through the Engage (applied research) and Alliance (academic research) programs. Knowledge mobilization is a term that often refers to bridging gaps between industry and post-secondary researchers. While there is a significant amount of knowledge generated by colleges and universities in Canada, this research often does not…