The Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) is a Canadian government funding program that supports industrial research and development projects. Through the program, Canadian innovators can accelerate technology transfer and commercialization of innovative products, processes, and services. There are multiple streams of the program, including several directed exclusively towards businesses; however, one
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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
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In an age of lean and just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing, rapidly increasing production to meet temporary fluctuations in demand can present challenges.
Upscaling typically requires modifications to
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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
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When Canadian businesses face innovation challenges, working with post-secondary institutions can be a great way to overcome them. There are many research support services provided through Canadian colleges and universities; the key is understanding what your project needs to succeed, and who can provide those services. Often, businesses can narrow
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The Canada Media Fund (CMF) is an organization that promotes, fosters, and finances projects led by Canadian media developers. Since its inception in 2010, CMF has grown to support a wide range of programs, including the Canada Media Fund Experimental Stream’s Innovation Program, that directly offsets software prototyping, production, and
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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
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Export Market Access (EMA) is an Ontario government funding program that helps businesses enter and expand their market share in international markets. Companies can receive Ontario government grants to directly offset one-time, project-specific costs such as exhibiting at trade shows, performing in-market research, and upgrading e-commerce to serve a greater
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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
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Small business events provide opportunities for business professionals to grow, network, and stay competitive. Not only are they exceptional learning opportunities where one can hear industry leaders speak, but they also enable attendees to network with peers, connect to customers, learn about competitors, and spark innovation.
This July, consider attending a
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