Canada & UK: Critical Minerals Sustainability and Circularity Program Offers Up to $500K in Grants
This program offers funding in partnership with Canada and the United Kingdom to aid R&D projects for critical minerals technologies.
Three Ways Your Business Could Benefit from an Academic Partnership
Companies seeking a competitive edge in this culture of innovation, here are three ways a partnership with a postsecondary institution can be beneficial.
EUREKA: International Collaboration for Technology Development
EUREKA is an intergovernmental network of 41 countries that promotes cooperative innovation across borders. Established in 1985, this program funds international collaborative projects for market-oriented, technology research and development and innovation (R&D&I) between two or more member countries. By virtue of Canada’s membership with EUREKA as an Associated Country (renewed in 2018), Canadian companies and…
CanExport Funding: $45k for Clearcable to Expand Business Internationally
Clearcable Networks, based in Hamilton, Ontario, is a specialized telecommunications technical consulting firm. They focus on the needs of service providers by maintaining existing infrastructure, developing new business revenue streams, and driving new advancements in the global telecommunications sector. Clearcable has already expanded their business into the United States, and has recently received government funding…
Trade Show Marketing Strategy: What to Do Before, During, and After
Developing international markets is not an easy process. While there are many ways to identify and enter markets, all pathways require significant time and financial resources to get market traction. Participating in trade shows is a common choice for businesses exploring new export destinations since it has a relatively low price point and companies can…
Trade-Related Webinars to Support International Expansion
Canada has a strong reputation as a valued trading partner and 2019 is posed to be a notable year for Canadian exporters. More businesses will seize the chance to grow and expand into new markets and drive higher global revenues. While there are significant opportunities available to businesses going global, such as vast marketplaces and…
International Social Media Sites for Canadian Businesses Going Global
Social media marketing is one of the easiest and least financially-demanding strategies your company can use to support sales internationally. Developing a reputable, engaging brand on social sites will funnel traffic to your website and promote sustainable growth in foreign markets. If you have physical operations within the country, it can also help to bring…
How to Qualify for the Canadian International Innovation Program
The Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) is a research and development funding program that incentivizes global commercialization partnerships. Through the program, Canadian businesses can find international innovators to help further develop and commercialize technologies. Funding offsets a portion of eligible costs associated with technology adaptation, validation, and co-development projects. CIIP research and development funding reduces the…
CanExport Innovation: How to Qualify for Tech Partnership Grants
UPDATE: This program was previously called Going Global Innovation (GGI). The content has been updated to reflect the new CanExport Innovation (CXI) name. The CanExport Innovation (CXI) program provides Canadian government funding for technology partnership development. Through the program, Canadian firms can receive non-repayable grants to secure international partners for research projects. Although funding does…
Ontario-Israel Collaboration Program: International Research Funding
Development and commercialization of innovative technologies is often a complex process that requires multiple contributors. While most Canadian firms choose to innovate independently, working with research partners offers several benefits. Not only do collaborative research and development projects support improved project outcomes, but they also help control costs and offer new commercialization opportunities. Fortunately, the…