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Strategic Innovation Fund: Research Consortiums and Networks Stream

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The Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) is a Canadian government funding program that supports industrial research and development projects. Through the program, Canadian innovators can accelerate technology transfer and commercialization of innovative products, processes, and services. There are multiple streams of the program, including several directed exclusively towards businesses; however, one stream seeks collaborative projects involving…

Alberta-Ontario Innovation Program Funding for Research and Development

Alberta-Ontario Innovation Program Awards 20 Cross-Provincial Projects

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Alberta and Ontario are home to 20 academic-industry research and development projects that recently received government innovation grants. These industry-academia collaborations will help solve key industry challenges in both Ontario and Alberta, increase innovation produced from the country, and diversify and sustain the Canadian economy to compete globally. A total of $36.6 million has been…

Collaborative Research Partnerships for Canadian Businesses: Academic vs. Applied Research

Post-Secondary Research Partnerships: Academic vs. Applied Projects

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When Canadian businesses face innovation challenges, working with post-secondary institutions can be a great way to overcome them. There are many research support services provided through Canadian colleges and universities; the key is understanding what your project needs to succeed, and who can provide those services. Often, businesses can narrow down potential collaborators by having…

Innovation Grants Colleges Applied Research and Development Fund

CARDF Awards Province Brands of Canada $300k in Innovation Grants

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Ontario is awarding research and development grants to the Toronto-based company, Province Brands of Canada (PBC), who are developing the world’s first beer brewed from cannabis. The company is working with Loyalist College’s Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis during this year-long research project. $300k in Ontario government funding will be invested…

NSERC Engage Research Funding for Research and Development

NSERC Engage: How to Qualify for Collaborative Research Grants

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Please Note: This page is an archived and may contain outdated program information. For current details of the Canada Media Fund Experimental Stream, please visit Mentor Works’ NSERC Engage Program Page. Administered by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, NSERC Engage is a Canadian government funding program that supports businesses partnering with a…

Grants for Hiring STEM Employees

Invest in STEM Top Talent and Offset Payroll Costs with Hiring Grants

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Across Canada, companies face various hiring needs throughout the year. In recent years, businesses have expressed a strong demand for technical talent, specifically for STEM-related (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) positions. In the past year alone, over 39,500 positions have been created to support STEM jobs and by 2020, it’s expected that at least tech…

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,…

Mitacs Elevate Funding: Qualify for Research Grants

How to Qualify for Mitacs Elevate Research Grants

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Mitacs Elevate is a collaborative research and development program that connects PhD fellows to industry partners. Through the program, businesses receive funding to hire a PhD fellow for a minimum one year (ideally two years) with the intentions of using their knowledge to breakthrough innovation challenges. PhD fellows will spend 50% of their time at…

Strategic Partnerships

Growing Canadian Businesses through Strategic Partnerships

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How strategic partnerships provide synergistic benefits and access to government funding. When strategizing ways to grow and boost competitiveness, very few companies consider working with external organizations. But whether for short-term projects or long-term relationships, collaborations can build synergistic benefits for all who’re involved and greatly improve the potential for success. Partnering with other businesses…

Atlantic Innovation Fund: Is Your Business Eligible?

Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF): Do You Qualify for Research Grants?

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The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)’s Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) provides Canadian government grants to support innovative research and development projects. Canadian small business grants can be used to support industry- or non-profit-led research and development (R&D) collaborations with post-secondary institutions and research institutions. Ideal projects should focus on the development and adaptation of commercially-viable…