Biopharmaceutical specialists, Qu Biologics Inc., has been awarded Canadian government funding to study the unspecified lifecycle of administered antibodies. Over the next six months, the business will collaborate with the University of Ottawa’s Dr. Adam Shuhendler to carry out this research project. Qu Biologics Inc. will receive up to $25,000 in research grants through the…
In April 2017, the Government of Ontario committed up to $830,000 in funding toward local agri-food projects. In total, 24 projects will use these agriculture grants to increase consumer awareness, demand, and consumption of local foods and beverages. Ontario government funding was awarded through the Greenbelt Fund: Local Food Investment Fund. The program offers up…
The Astound Group Inc. has recently been awarded over $37,000 in Ontario training grants to carry-out its latest workforce development project. The Oakville manufacturer has accessed third-party training programs to help its employees address specific processing requirements. In addition, trainees will be able to analyze the company’s financial status to make rational business decisions. To…
Six Canadian colleges have been awarded a cumulative $7 million to invest in advanced, industry-relevant research infrastructure. These research grants will help colleges to purchase new innovative equipment and reduce long-term operating and maintenance costs. Ultimately, this will allow Canadian colleges provide greater support for innovative research; this helps more businesses perform more cutting-edge projects…
Since 2016, Alpha Poly Packaging Solutions has been awarded over $275,000 in Ontario training grants. The manufacturer accessed third-party training programs to help employees work more systematically and improve productivity at its facility in Brampton, Ontario. By identifying funding opportunities early on, the company has successfully optimized the impact of its workforce development initiatives. To…
St. Catharines manufacturer, Girotti Machine Ltd., has been awarded nearly $23,000 in Ontario training grants and that’s just the beginning of their funding plans. Government funding has allowed the company to implement technical training for its 40 employees. The manufacturer recently integrated funding into its strategic planning process to support upcoming projects. To implement its…
The Alberta Export Support Fund has helped small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access new international markets. Since being launched in 2016, more than 80 Alberta-based companies have been awarded export grants to help reduce the costs of attending or participating in international trade shows and missions. The program provides up to 50% of project costs…
Since 2014, a southwestern Ontario technical call centre has optimized project cash flows by leveraging Canadian government grants. The company has taken advantage of multiple growth opportunities by targeting funding programs that support workforce development. To do this, this client has integrated their strategic planning approach with funding opportunities to reduce project costs and improve their…
Marine technology manufacturer, Kraken Sonar Systems Inc., will receive up to $1.47 million in NRC IRAP research grants to support the development of underwater robotics. This investment will help the company develop a technology demonstration platform to increase Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) capabilities. The contribution will be provided through the NRC-IRAP Mid-Size Project program, which…
Since identifying key funding opportunities in 2016, La Rocca Creative Cakes has successfully been awarded over $150,000 in Ontario small business grants. The company has targeted funding programs that support capital investment and workforce development initiatives. The manufacturer has integrated funding into their strategic planning process to identify funding opportunities that will support their upcoming…