ASCIP Funding for Automotive Manufacturers Application Deadline

ASCIP Automotive Manufacturing Grants: January 31, 2019 Deadline

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Please Note: ASCIP’s final application intake has closed. Ontario automotive manufacturers should explore the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (OAMP) for funding support. The Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program (ASCIP) is an Ontario government funding program that supports automotive manufacturing technology adoption projects. Through ASCIP funding, automotive suppliers can access Ontario business grants to offset a portion of costs related…

Industrial Research Assistance Program IRAP Funding Technology Grants

NRC-IRAP Funding Supports Automotive Technology with $349,000 Grant

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Nano One Materials, based out of Vancouver, is a Canadian technology company with an industrial process for producing low cost high performance battery materials and a wide range of other advanced nanostructured composites. The company has recently received grants for automotive technology for their process to improve the durability of lithium ion batteries. Nano One…

Manufacturing Matters 2018 Small Business Events for Manufacturers

Manufacturing Matters 2018: Government Funding and More on October 4

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The North American manufacturing industry is poised for growth in 2019 and beyond. Because of this, Canada’s vast supply chain of manufacturers should explore opportunities to scale operations, become more productive, and improve worker skills to support tech innovation. As the industry continues to experience growth, it’s important for businesses and industry leaders to connect…

Sustainable Development Technology Canada SDTC Clean Technology Grants

$17.4M in Canadian Government Funding Awarded for Xylitol Production

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The Government of Canada and the Province of Quebec have recently awarded clean technology grants to Fortress Global Enterprises, a Vancouver company making biomass-based products. The funding will directly support construction of a xylitol demonstration plant for Fortress Global Enterprises’ dissolving pulp mill in Thurso, Quebec to test an innovative process for making xylitol. A…

Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program ASCIP Grants Ontario Government Funding

Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program Eligibility

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Please Note: ASCIP’s final application intake has closed. Ontario automotive manufacturers should explore the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (OAMP) for funding support. The Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program (ASCIP) is an Ontario government funding program that provides automotive manufacturers with grants for equipment and software upgrades. Targeted towards tier two and three automotive suppliers, it offsets a…

Canadian Steel and Aluminum Industry Funding from the Strategic Innovation Fund

Strategic Innovation Fund: Support for the Steel and Aluminum Industry

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Canada’s steel and aluminum sectors are top economic drivers. In 2017 alone, they employed close to 25,000 workers and contributed nearly $9 billion to the country’s GDP. Keeping these sectors globally competitive is vital to Canada’s overall economic well-being, which is why new measures have been put in place recently to protect steel and aluminum…

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund Business Expansion Grants Ontario

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund Awards Six London Businesses

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Six London, Ontario-area businesses serving a variety of industries have recently received Ontario government funding. The development and implementation of the projects awarded will help create and retain jobs within the province, enhance strong economic growth, and support Canadian innovations to stay competitive globally. A combined total of $2,988,874 has been invested into six London…

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund Ontario Government Funding for Manufacturers

SWODF Awards Four Manufacturers $2.7M in Business Development Grants

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Two manufacturers in Cambridge and two in Kitchener have recently been awarded business expansion grants from the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF). The companies will use their Ontario government funding to drive economic growth for the province by purchasing and upgrading equipment, expanding facilities to increase production, and supporting over 330 jobs. The Southwestern Ontario…

Eastern Ontario Development Fund Business Expansion Funding for Manufacturing

Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) Supports Five Manufacturers

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Five manufacturers in eastern Ontario have recently been awarded business expansion grants. These companies will use Ontario government funding for building/renovating production plants, purchasing more efficient equipment, and expanding their market reach. As a result, the businesses will improve their overall productivity by providing more products and services, as well as by retaining and creating…

Digital Industry 4.0 Technologies

Industry 4.0: Adapting to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

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Industry 4.0 is a term that’s been used for years to discuss the fourth industrial revolution. Its implications for Canadian manufacturers are profound; through the integration of digital platforms, companies can optimize their use of technology to drive innovation, productivity, and overall competitiveness. One of the best resources for understanding the implications of Industry 4.0…