You’re an Ontario manufacturing company in the health sector. You have carried out an R&D project, completing pre-commercialization, commercialization, and clinical evaluation of your new innovation. In order to maximize your ROI, you want to maximize your market exposure, however the R&D process is never inexpensive. The Health Technology Exchange (HTX) is providing a solution…
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…
When it comes to natural resources and agricultural potential, Canada is undeniably one of the wealthiest countries in the world. In an effort to promote organic trade and international growth, Canada has actively pursued organic standards equivalency internationally. Back in June 2009, Canada reached an agreement with the United States on what products were to…
A partnership between the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and the Canadian Consulates General in Sydney and Auckland have created the Ontario Energy Mission to Australia. This event will host Ontario clean energy companies, allowing them to participate in business briefings, and attend keynote presentations and seminars. There are also opportunities to showcase…
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…
The Human Resources Skills Development Center is offering small businesses the opportunity to hire new graduates in order to expand their business capabilities and expertise through the Youth Employment Program (YEP). Incorporated businesses are encouraged to apply for this program in order to hire graduates with unique skill sets to their company. Grant Amount &…