Please Note: This program has been discontinued. Please consider other Research & Development Funding for government incentives towards your innovation activities. Complex innovation challenges can pose a significant challenge for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). However, when companies collaborate with each other and research institutions, it’s possible to achieve far greater results and increase the…
The Colleges Applied Research and Development Fund (CARDF) is a $20-million Ontario government funding program designed to support the collaboration of college researchers with industry partners. Through the program, Ontario-based businesses will be able to submit their innovation challenges and work with college researchers and faculty to develop a market-ready solution. There are three streams…
Alberta Innovates is a collection of Alberta small business grants and vouchers designed to support the research and development of advanced technologies. These programs provide a dynamic solution for businesses struggling with internal technical challenges. These research funding programs provide small business grants and loans to enhance and accelerate innovative technology-focused projects. Suitable projects may…
Nano One Materials has secured $1.9 million in Canadian government funding through the Automotive Supplier Innovation Program (ASIP). Research grants will support the company’s development of battery material production technology and enable the design, construction, and operation of Nano One’s pilot plant. The Automotive Supplier Innovation Program (ASIP) fosters automotive innovation, including the development of…
During the 2016 Tech Leadership Conference, world-renowned thought leaders indicated that advanced technologies will transform Canada’s manufacturing landscape by 2020. It is anticipated that advanced technology discoveries will have a revolutionary impact on specific industries, including healthcare and biotechnologies. However, if manufacturers are reluctant to adopt these technologies, it will become more difficult to stay…
Honda of Canada was recently awarded with $48.1 million in Canadian government grants through the Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF). This is the first time that the program has provided grants; previously the program only offered repayable funding. Through the announcement, further details were provided on the types of projects that will now qualify for automotive…
TargetGHG Collaborative Technology Development Program grants support the development of innovative products and processes that lead towards a significant reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Through the program, Ontario-based businesses may receive government funding to enter into a clean technology (cleantech) partnership with at least at least one other R&D partner. The consortium’s lead applicant…
The Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) is a competitive first-purchase program established by the Government of Canada. Its purpose is to facilitate the testing and sale of pre-market innovative technologies, ultimately reducing the commercialization gap commonly faced by technology developers. Through the program, businesses may sell their pre-revenue technologies to a specific government department…
The TargetGHG Collaborative Technology Development Program is a $45 million research and development fund aimed at supporting clean technology (cleantech) commercialization partnerships. Innovations created through the collaboration should specifically seek to reduce the greenhouse gasses released by Canada’s heaviest emitters. Ontario technology developers who enter a partnership with at least one other member may be…
The Georgian Angel Network is a non-profit organization comprised of angel investors. The group provides expert knowledge and resources to support innovative tech startups in central Ontario. FedDev Ontario’s Investing in Business Innovation (IBI) program recently provided the Georgian Angel Network with a $300,000 federal investment. The organization will use this amount to attract 18…