Clean Technology Initiative: Up to $150k in Funding

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)’s Clean Technology Initiative

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In 2017, the federal government committed over $2.2 billion to support clean technology initiatives across Canada. Small business funding will help accelerate cleantech research, development, demonstration and adoption projects that encourage growth and expansion. Recently, the government announced it would be supporting businesses through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (AOCA)’s Clean Technology Initiative. AOCA’s Clean…

Cambrian College Awarded $2.1M in Research Grants

Research Grants Help Cambrian College Address Mining Industry Challenges

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The Government of Canada has awarded Cambrian College $2.1 million in research grants to address issues within the mining industry. The investment will allow the college’s applied research division, Cambrian Innovates, to partner with three businesses for a five-year initiative. The partners are leveraging funding to identify and solve current productivity and remediation challenges faced…

Canada Media Fund Aids Interactive Digital Media Projects

Canada Media Fund’s Innovation Program Awards $14.5M in Funding

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In July 2017, the Canada Media Fund announced it would be investing up to $14.5 million in government funding to support a range of interactive digital media projects. The investment will be divided amongst 32 innovative projects that will increase Canadians’ access to indigenous media content. Canadian government funding will support a variety of digital…

How to Approach Canadian Government Funding

The Best Approaches to Canadian Government Funding Applications

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Accessing government grants and loans is not an easy process, but it can be made easier and more beneficial by using funding strategies. These strategies, or ‘approaches’ can be used throughout the government funding process, including the planning, writing, submission, and reporting stages. If done properly, these techniques will help optimize the value received from…

Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation

CIPEC: Receive Grants to Support ISO 50001 Certification Costs

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Improving energy performance is an objective of many Canadian manufacturers in 2017. Not only are energy-efficient facilities more environmentally sustainable, but they also provide a significant reduction in overall energy costs. To become more energy efficient, industrial energy users are developing and implementing energy conservation programs. Fortunately, these types of projects can receive cost-sharing assistance…

Best Ways to Apply for Canadian Government Funding

Funding Roadmap: Navigating the Application Process

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Businesses can take several different approaches when applying for Canadian government funding. Some companies develop and submit applications internally, while other firms voluntarily opt to receive external support throughout the funding process. Either application method can lead to a successful small business funding outcome, but understanding the differences between each will help promote a better…

How to Get Started with Canadian Government Funding

How to Get Canadian Government Funding for Your Business

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Canadian government funding is a powerful resource that helps action-oriented companies respond to market opportunities. It offers the potential for financial support towards project-related expenses that lead meet the government funding program’s objectives such as accessing new markets, developing innovative products, and improving productivity, among others. When used strategically, it can greatly improve a business…

$40M in NRC-IRAP Research Grants Aid Cleantech Project

NRC-IRAP Research Grants Support Innovative Clean Technology Project

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Pond Technologies Ltd. has leveraged $40M in NRC-IRAP research grants to help manufacturers become more energy efficient and combat climate change. The investment has allowed the company to develop and refine its latest cleantech innovation, which captures CO2 emissions and recycles them into plant-based materials. The contribution has been provided through the NRC-IRAP Midsize Projects…

AgriMarketing Helps Expand Markets for Canadian Potatoes

AgriMarketing Export Grants Help Canadian Potatoes Reach New Markets

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The Government of Canada is providing up to $274,714 in agriculture grants to help Canadian potatoes reach new international and domestic markets. The investment will allow the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) to promote the sale of spuds by participating in various trade shows and missions in Canada and abroad. The contribution will be provided through…

Build in Canada Innovation Program Challenges Initiative: Innovation Procurement

Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP): Challenges Initiative

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Since launching in 2010, the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) has extended more than 240 government contracts and provided over $100 million to Canadian innovators. This includes a range of military and non-military innovations, such as these two BCIP success stories from early-2017. A total of 30 Canadian government departments have participated in the…