VITALITY Products Inc., based in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a brand of clean vitamins and supplements. Their range of products are made with high-quality, raw ingredients and effective formulas that are verified to help boost the health and wellness of their customers. The company is striving to fill gaps in the health and wellness sector…
The Government of Canada is invested in agriculture and agri-food innovation, and for good reason. With thousands of businesses engaged in the production of food from coast to coast, staying ahead of challenges and providing new competitive advantages positively impacts the success and well-being of farmers, food manufacturers, and all Canadians. One of the main…
InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc., located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of novel, cannabinoid-based therapeutics for the treatment of diseases that have high unmet medical need. The organization has recently received Canadian government funding to support their research and development efforts in cannabinoid biosynthesis. The Industrial Research Assistance…
Assistive devices are increasingly helping people with disabilities join the workforce and add value to employers. Although there are a range of assistive devices currently being used across Canada for a variety of disabilities, there are few technologies that encourage digital economy participation. As a result, few disabled persons can contribute in a knowledge-driven capacity….
NorthStar Earth & Space Inc., based out of Montreal, Quebec, is a software analytics company serving the forestry, agriculture, urban planning, energy and natural resources, environment and water, and space object tracking sectors. The company has developed NorthStar, which is a global environment information platform transforming traditional Earth observation into Earth information and intelligence. NorthStar…
The IESO Conservation Fund is an Ontario government funding program that helps businesses better manage and reduce electricity consumption through innovative projects. This includes, but is not limited to, the development and piloting of energy conservation programs, tools, training, and technologies. Interested parties can apply for funding during one of the program’s scheduled intake periods;…
Less than 16% of Canadian small and medium-sized businesses are women-owned, yet the full and equal involvement of women in the economy is essential to Canada’s competitiveness. The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) is an initiative funded through Budget 2018 that aims to reduce financial and knowledge barriers among women entrepreneurs. To grow women’s entrepreneurship…
Ranovus, headquarted in Ottawa with operations in the United States and Germany, develops and manufactures advanced connectivity solutions for the telecommunications and information technology industries. The company has recently received Canadian government funding to support the construction of a new advanced manufacturing facility in Ottawa. Ranovus has received $20,000,000 in funding for energy-saving technology through…
The government of Canada is continuing to invest in advanced technologies throughout the country in efforts to bring innovative products, processes, and services to market. Recently, 17 organizations in British Columbia have been awarded funding for innovation, which they will use to develop, advance, and commercialize their products and services. This support will help BC…
Sault College, located in Sault Ste. Marie, is one of 24 publicly-funded colleges in the province of Ontario and is the largest deliverer of apprenticeship training in northern Ontario. The College has been announced a recipient of research and development funding which will allow them to acquire advanced equipment. This investment will benefit entrepreneurs, businesses,…