Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island-based biotechnology firm Somru BioScience has recently received a combination of grants and loans from Canadian government funding programs. This support will allow the company to accelerate research and development activities, provide comprehensive and innovative bioanalytical solutions, and create long term economic growth in Atlantic Canada. Somru BioScience is receiving a total…
The Canadian ginseng sector is the largest field-grown horticultural export in North America. To continue market growth within the Canadian agri-food industry and enhance its competitiveness, the Ontario Ginseng Growers’ Association (OGGA) has received federal government funding support by way of export marketing grants. The Canadian Agricultural Partnership’s AgriMarketing program has awarded the Ontario Ginseng…
The government of Canada has presented Soy Canada and Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) Canadian government grants. This funding investment supports Canada’s grains and oilseeds sector as a global supplier of agri-food products that creates jobs, economic wealth, and exporting opportunities for Canada. $355,710 in funding for agriculture products has been awarded through the AgriRisk…
Canada continues to transition and evolve to support a low-carbon future and reduce pollution. One of the industries making changes is the Canadian oil and gas sector. Recently, two Alberta businesses received federal government funding for projects to reduce methane emissions and help Canada achieve long term climate goals. Clearstone Engineering Ltd. and Patro Research…
The Canadian wine industry is continuing to grow and innovate to remain globally competitive in an evolving sector. To ensure businesses can thrive in Canada’s agri-food and beverage environment, the government of Canada is supporting the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network (CGCN) and the Canadian Vintners Association with federal government funding. This support will help enhance…
Six London, Ontario-area businesses serving a variety of industries have recently received Ontario government funding. The development and implementation of the projects awarded will help create and retain jobs within the province, enhance strong economic growth, and support Canadian innovations to stay competitive globally. A combined total of $2,988,874 has been invested into six London…
Alberta and Ontario are home to 20 academic-industry research and development projects that recently received government innovation grants. These industry-academia collaborations will help solve key industry challenges in both Ontario and Alberta, increase innovation produced from the country, and diversify and sustain the Canadian economy to compete globally. A total of $36.6 million has been…
Morgan Advanced Materials, headquartered out of Windsor, United Kingdom, is a world leader in advanced materials science and engineering of ceramics, carbon, and composites. Operating out of 50+ countries, the company is solving challenging technical problems within the healthcare, petrochemicals, transport, electronic, energy, security and defence, and industrial markets. The company’s Composites and Defence Systems…
The Government of Canada recently awarded Toyota funding for research and development initiatives. The company’s projects, based out of its Cambridge and Woodstock plants, will have a long-lasting impact on the domestic automotive sector and will enhance future growth and prosperity. This investment in Toyota will make sure the Canadian automotive industry stays competitive during…
Ontario is awarding research and development grants to the Toronto-based company, Province Brands of Canada (PBC), who are developing the world’s first beer brewed from cannabis. The company is working with Loyalist College’s Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis during this year-long research project. $300k in Ontario government funding will be invested…