How to Qualify for NextGen BioFuels Fund Canadian Grants for CleanTech

How to Qualify for NextGen BioFuels Fund Canadian Grants for CleanTech

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Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a Canadian not-for-profit organization that supports and administers funding for the development of innovative projects that protect the environment or are more environmentally friendly than currently available technology. The NextGen BioFuels fund focuses on the development of new and innovative large demonstration-scale facilities for the production of next-generation renewable fuels. SDTC Canadian…

Small Business Grants for Hiring in the Apparel Sector

Small Business Grants for Hiring in the Apparel Sector

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The Career Focus funding program for the apparel sector is issued by a national not-for-profit organization representing and serving the HR development and adjustment needs of management and employees of the apparel industry. The program is supported by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) as a part of the Federal Government of Canada’s Youth Employment…

Manufacturers in Ontario Half as Likely to Receive Grants from Province

Manufacturers in Ontario Half as Likely to Receive Grants from Province

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The upcoming release of the Ontario Liberal’s proposed budget renews interest in overwhelming evidence that Canada’s leading provincial economy needs to contribute more to raise Canada’s standing as a cradle of innovation. According to the Conference Board of Canada research and development spending by businesses (BERD) in Canada has been out-paced by nearly every OECD…

R&D Project Hiring Grants: Funding for Internships

R&D Project Hiring Grants: Funding for Internships

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The Ontario Centres of Excellence is running the R&D Project Hiring Grants program on behalf of the Ontario provincial government and a $10-million investment through their Youth Jobs Strategy. The program aims to help connect recent graduates with valuable on-the-job experience while building the research and development capacity of Ontario companies. Two Components of the…

Mitacs Elevate Research Grants to Hire PhD Fellows

Mitacs Elevate Research Grants to Hire PhD Fellows

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Mitacs, is a national non-profit organization, provides research and development funding support to develop industry and academic partnerships. Since 1999, Mitacs has provided over $52 million in funding to support their mandate. The Mitacs Elevate program provides an opportunity for industry partners to collaborate with a post doctorate student to work on a research project…

Mitacs Elevate Launches Calls for Proposals for Summer 2014

Mitacs Elevate Launches Calls for Proposals for Summer 2014

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The Mitacs Elevate Program supports postdoctoral fellows and Canadian companies & partners to collaborate on cutting-edge research projects and build capacity for the next generation of R&D management leaders. Mitacs Elevate Canadian Government Grants –Background Information The Mitacs Elevate Program began as a pilot program offered in southern Ontario beginning in 2009, and expanded nationally in…

Investing in Commercialization Partnerships FAQ’s

Investing in Commercialization Partnerships FAQ’s

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Investing in Commercialization Partnerships is offered by FedDev Ontario as a part of Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives (SOPIs).  This government program is focused on providing funding for business led collaborations with academic or research institutions to develop innovative products that have high market demand and bring them to market readiness. Who can apply for ICP…

Bio-Tech and Life Sciences Hiring Grants for Small Business

Bio-Tech and Life Sciences Hiring Grants for Small Business

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Through Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), the Canadian federal government provides a lucrative hiring grant opportunity for small businesses in various sectors. One such variant of their hiring incentives is specific to the bio-technology and life sciences sector. This wage subsidy program offers up to $20,000 or 50% of the new hire’s wage rate…

Government Funding Canada: Grants for Hiring in the Steel Industry

Government Funding Canada: Grants for Hiring in the Steel Industry

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The Steel Industry Canadian government grants for hiring program aims to create career-oriented employment opportunities for recent Canadian post-secondary graduates to provide them with valuable work experience and developing their skills while working in the broader Canadian steel industry. Canadian Small Business Grants for Hiring: Program Focus The Steel Industry Hiring Program provides an employer…

Free Gov’t Grants & Loans for Small Business Workshops in Eastern Ontario June 17 & 18

Free Gov’t Grants & Loans for Small Business Workshops in Eastern Ontario June 17 & 18

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Whether or not you were happy with the results of the most recent provincial election there is something every business owner in the province should know… Hundreds of millions in government funding dollars are on the way to Ontario businesses. Will you claim your share? Mentor Works’ top government funding experts will be in Eastern…