Canada’s aerospace sector is optimistic about the $1 billion in Canadian government funding support for many of the recommendations contained in last year’s Aerospace Review Panel that was chaired by the former Industry Minister David Emerson. “It’s an excellent short-term response to the Aerospace Review report,” – Jim Quick, President and CEO of Aerospace Industries…
In a bid to create a culture of conservation across the province, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) offers business grants in Ontario research and conservation projects that aim to effectively reduce and manage demand for electricity. The IESO Conservation Fund thus provides financial support to businesses that take on new and innovative electricity conservation initiatives that will help…
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is responsible for coordinating province-wide conservation efforts, planning the electricity system for the long term, and contracting for clean electricity resources. Their goal is to transform Ontario’s electricity system by helping to reduce energy use, maintain reliability, and establish a clean, modern and cost-effective power grid for a sustainable future. As…
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) supports advances in clean technology which are directed at finding innovative solutions to sustainability issues that affect the Canadian economy and the health of Canadians. This Canadian government funding for clean technology program should be of great interest to those companies that are developing a clean technology project that is…
Conestoga’s Applied Research and Innovation (CARI) Office is hosting an Innovation Event (IE) on Friday April 19th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. The event will bring together Conestoga Faculty, local & regional academic, potential industry partners, and organizations to discuss potential ideas for Conestoga’s new Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Conestoga College Innovation…
Health Technology Exchange (HTX) offers government funding for business to Ontario corporations that develop, produce and commercialize Medical and Assistive Technologies (MATs). HTX Canadian Government Funding Qualifications Ontario firms can qualify for government funding for small business under two different categories: Qualifying applicant: Ontario-based MNE or new created Ontario-based subsidiary of the MNE. Qualifying project…
The AgriInnovation Program (AIP) is a five-year initiative as a part of Growing Forward 2 beginning April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2018, with a project completion date of January 31, 2018 to allow for a program evaluation to occur. The AIP Enabling Commercialization and Adoption Stream is focused on helping companies with commercializing or…
Cambridge, Ontario (Marketwire – March 27, 2013). With the release of the 2013 Federal Budget, SME’s, particularly those in manufacturing or involved in research and development, applauded the announcement as it confirms they will continue to be positioned as a top priority in the plans to strengthen Canada’s economy. Precise details regarding funding allocations for…
The Agri-Innovation Program‘s (AIP) Industry-led Research and Development Stream provides Canadian government funding for research and innovation projects in the agriculture, agri-food and agri-product sectors. As a part of the Growing Forward 2 Policy Framework, the $698M Agri-Innovation program is designed to accelerate the pace of innovation by supporting research and development activities in agri-innovations….
The Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation (OMRI) is receiving applications for the Innovation Demonstration Fund. This government funding for research and development initiative focuses on emerging technology and prefers environmental, alternative energy, bio-products, hydrogen and other significant global technologies. IDF has been created to help support Pilot demonstrations leading to the commercialization of processes…