The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada has developed a foundation for helping colleges increase their capacity to work with local businesses through the College and Community Innovation (CCI) Program. Through the CCI, Canadian companies can rely on the wealth of talent and resources in local colleges to carry out applied research…
We have profiled how healthcare R&D projects can tap into funds related to pre-commercialization and commercialization of new technologies. Companies that have missed out on, or already benefited from, these funding mechanisms can utilize the Technology Implementation Program (TIP). This program, funded by The Health Technology Exchange (HTX), is designed to assist late-stage testing of…
Ontario food producers are being encouraged to promote their products within Ontario. The Broader Public Sector Investment Fund aims to help these Ontario food companies establish the potential market available in the public sector. This fund is designed to create partnerships between the public sector (ie. municipal daycares and long term care facilities, universities and…
Co-administered by the Ontario Media Development Corporation, the Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund is a program of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture. This fund assists Ontario’s Entertainment and Creative Cluster stakeholders in the commercial theatre, film and television, interactive digital media, music and book and magazine industries by supporting partnerships that develop new…
The Government of Canada has introduced a number of initiatives to help fight climate change. However, some are having a negative impact on businesses’ bottom lines, such as the recently introduced peak energy hours in an effort to reduce energy usage. But don’t worry; it’s mostly good news for businesses. The Government of Canada is…
Last week, we showcased the Innovation & Development Program (IDP), which supports Ontario businesses trying to commercialize new health technologies. One of the main limitations of this program is its limitation on project size, allowing projects of around $200,000. The Health Technology Exchange (HTE) has introduced an additional program to accommodated larger projects in the…
Announced by the Government of Canada, the International Science and Technology Partnership Program (ISTPP) is a five-year, $20-million program promoting and encouraging international collaborative research. By supporting research projects within the science and technology field, the ISTPP will build strong Canadian relationships with Israel, India, China and Brazil. Science and technology networking will foster new…
Ontario’s Life Science’s sector is an area that has much potential. The need for researchers and industry leaders is large, and the opportunity for success is larger. Global competition and the necessity for increased innovation in this area demands that Ontario’s Life Science’s industry is researched, updated and given more attention. Promotion of this industry…
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) has a very successful partnership platform to encourage Canadian businesses to work with local universities and colleges in order to solve a technological business problem. This platform is called Engage and provides both parties with valuable benefits. The business receives the school’s extensive resources and expertise, while…
Canada is one of the world’s wealthiest countries in terms of natural resources. Industry Canada, in an effort to preserve these natural resources and promote sustainability, is providing Canadian businesses with funding support to help commercialize next generation renewable fuels and co-product technologies. Who is it for? The NextGen Biofuels Fund is for any Canadian…