IRAP ARP Canadian Government Research Grants

Qualify for IRAP Accelerated Review Process (ARP) Research Grants

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Update: The National Research Council (NRC) now offers project-based funding through a single Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP). Please visit the NRC-IRAP Research Project Contributions page for more information. Canadian small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are often confronted with difficult innovation challenges. Implementing research and development projects helps to increase product and process innovation, however…

Growing Forward 2 Ontario Government Grants Eligibility

Qualify for Growing Forward 2 Ontario Org. & Collab. Government Grants

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The Organizations and Collaborations stream of Growing Forward 2 (GF2) Ontario is specifically designed to address challenges faced by the agriculture and agri-food industry within Ontario by supporting key partnerships across the province. Not-for-profits (such as industry organizations) and collaborations (partnerships involving at least two organizations, or organizations and industry or academic partners) can apply…

Canadian Computer Code education

Is Computer Code Canada’s Next Official Language?

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Last week, British Columbia’s Premier Christy Clark announced that the province’s public schools will begin to teach computer coding classes to students in kindergarten to Grade 12. Starting in September 2016, they’ll join New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as the first provinces in Canada to embrace technical education for young students. The goal of this…

Automotive Innovation Fund Canadian Government Funding

Qualify for Automotive Innovation Fund: Fuel-Efficiency Tech Research

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Since its inception in 2008, the Canadian government funding program Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF) has awarded over $468 million in support. This funding fuels automotive R&D projects aimed at improving fuel-efficiency and lowering the environmental impact of automobiles. Canadian businesses awarded with funding include Toyota, Ford, Linamar, and Magna International. The program was renewed in 2016…

Northern Ontario Government Funding for Innovation

Greater Sudbury Businesses Share $847k in Ontario Government Grants

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The Greater Sudbury area had four large northern Ontario government funding announcements in December 2015, totaling over $847,000 awarded in grants and loans. Provided through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), small business funding is available to encourage business innovation across northern Ontario. The four investments made will aid the Northern Centre for Advanced…

Jobs and Prosperity Fund Ontario Government Grants

Qualify for Jobs and Prosperity Fund Ontario Government Funding

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Ontario’s future as a key economic player in Canada’s economy is heavily dependent on the health and success of businesses that operate in the province. In a technologically advancing global market, Ontario must be willing to invest in innovation to enable the province and country as a whole to become leaders in priority industries. To…

Canadian government funding for Ontario automotive industry

The Economic Recovery is Fueling Ontario’s Auto Sector Growth

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Home to five auto assemblers, 700 parts suppliers, and more than 500 tool, die, and mould makers, Ontario is regarded as a source of high-quality automotive manufacturing. Over the last five years, Ontario assembly plants produced nearly 16 per cent of North American-made vehicles; more than any other North American state or provincial jurisdiction. The…

Growing Forward 2 Grants Ontario

Growing Forward 2 (GF2) Grants Ontario for Agricultural Processors

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Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), the Growing Forward 2 (GF2) Ontario government funding program was created to support food processors, producers, and organizations/collaborations across the province. These Ontario government grants seek to encourage innovation, tackle key industry issues, increase market access, and grow the profits of Ontario food…

OCE voucher for e-business and technology adoption

OCE Voucher for E-Business and Technology Adoption (VEBTA) Funding

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Small businesses often face technological hurdles which impede their ability to grow. Two of the most common growth challenges include developing and maintaining a profitable e-commerce presence and developing and testing innovative products or technologies. Small businesses often lack the technical expertise or access to facilities which make projects like these possible. As a result,…

Internet of Things for Business

Understanding the Internet of Things and what it could mean for your Business

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The “Internet of Things”, or “IOT”, is a phrase that’s being used a lot these days. Many bloggers, commentators, and analysts are trying to pin-point what the Internet of Things will mean for specific industries, business in general, and even how it will change our personal lives. The goal of this post is to explain…