Western Diversification Program GHG Technologies Success

Western Diversification Program: 8 CleanTech Projects Awarded $3.5M

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Eight Alberta-based non-profits and industry associations have recently been awarded government grants to enhance the clean technology sector. Government funding will enable the organizations to develop new technologies, establish startup working space, and better market technology-based solutions to potential purchasers. Through the Western Diversification Program, a total of $3,485,406 will be divided among successful applicants….

Clean Energy Innovation Funding for Clean Technology Innovators

Clean Energy Innovation Program Awards $2.6M to Carbon Capture Project

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Inventys is a Vancouver, British Columbia-based firm that develops clean energy technologies. Recently, the company researched and developed an innovative method for capturing post-combustion carbon dioxide from industrial, natural gas and coal power plants. This technology, known better as the VeloxoTherm process, uses structured adsorbents to separate carbon dioxide from other flue gasses. Carbon dioxide…

Growing Forward 2 Funding Success Wilton Cheese

Wilton Cheese Factory Awarded $17.8k in GF2 Ontario Business Grants

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Based in Odessa, Ontario, the Wilton Cheese Factory has been manufacturing artisan cheese since 1867. The company is known for their variety of high quality and award-winning cheeses. Its products are uniquely old-fashioned, have natural flavours and are full bodied, giving consumers some of the best cheeses on the market. Recently, the Wilton Cheese Factory…

Strategic Innovation Fund Supports Ontario Automotive Manufacturers

Strategic Innovation Fund Awards $41M for Automotive Research Projects

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The Government of Canada has recently announced funding support for 11 automotive research and development projects which will have a lasting impact on the sector. Each of the awarded businesses will leverage research grants through the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), a newly launched program which seeks to offset a portion of costs for highly-innovative R&D…

Health Technologies Fund for Ontario Small Business

12 Health Tech Projects Invigorated with $5.5M Government Grants

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The government of Ontario has recently supported 12 collaborative projects between businesses and healthcare institutions to commercialize innovative medical technologies. Through the Health Technologies Fund (HTF), each research project will receive Ontario government grants to develop, test, and integrate cutting-edge technologies into provincial health care institutions. Health Technologies Fund will provide up to $5.5M in…

Mitacs Accelerate Funding for Cannabis Research

Mitacs Accelerate Awards $400,000 in Support of Cannabis Research

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Mitacs Canada has recently announced it will support a research partnership between Algae Dynamics Corp and the University of Western Ontario. As result of this research collaboration, cannabis and algae oils will be used to develop innovative pharmaceuticals and health products. Marijuana plant-based therapies are becoming increasingly more popular in treating various conditions such as,…

SWODF Funding for Ontario Businesses

DESCH Canada Ltd. Expands with over $1M in Ontario Business Grants

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DESCH Canada Ltd. is a Cambridge, Ontario-based automotive manufacturing company that makes and distributes industrial machinery parts such as crankshafts, gearboxes and clutch and brake combinations. Headquartered in Arnsberg, Germany as DESCH Antriebstechnik CmbH & Co, KG, this international company is a market leader and global distributor that values teams and tradition, while fostering innovation….

Strategic Innovation Fund Success for Lakeside Plastics

Strategic Innovation Fund Awards $1.1M to Lakeside Plastics Ltd.

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Lakeside Plastics Ltd. is a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier of plastic injection-molded automotive products. Based in Windsor, Ontario, the company is a top supplier to General Motors and other top automotive assemblers in the region, both in Canada and the United States. Recently, Lakeside Plastics was announced as recipients of the Strategic Innovation…

TargetGHG Grants for Cleantech Innovators in Ontario

TargetGHG Program Awards Funding for Industrial Demonstration Projects

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The Province of Ontario is a global leader in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As such, it strives to create and implement clean, leading-edge technologies. To encourage the development and commercialization of these technologies, the $45 million TargetGHG funding program was created and has since awarded funding for innovative projects. Recently, the TargetGHG Industrial Demonstration Program…

SWODF Funding Supports the Growth of Stratford Perth County Businesses

Stratford Businesses Expand with $2.5M in Government Funding Support

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Ontario has partnered with four companies in the Stratford and Perth County to support funding for facility expansion and to purchase equipment. As a result of these business expansion projects, 71 new jobs will be created and will support the long-term retention of another 610 jobs. The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund provides up to 10-15%…