Ontario’s Angel Network Program – Tools and Services for Start-Ups and Small Business

The Ontario’s Angel Network Program (ANP) is an Ontario Government funded program that serves to create new Angel Groups in Ontario where none existed, and foster their success with initiatives and information to transfer best practices from successful Angels. ANP currently accounts for just one of the several Ontario Government Funding Programs for Start-Ups that…

Canadian Advanced Manufacturing Expo 2012

AMEXPO 2012 offers a promising opportunity for Canadian businesses and industry professionals to collaborate and share their recent technological discoveries and process innovations with Canada’s advanced manufacturing community. The two day event will also feature several educational workshops where businesses can learn about the potential breakthroughs that are currently receiving research and development funding and…

RIC Business Event – Industry Support for Advanced Manufacturers

The Ontario Regional Innovation Centres (RIC) is holding their final session of the six series event; Innovate Forward. The Ontario Regional Innovation Centres (RIC) provide support to young entrepreneurs and Canadian SMEs by providing funding for small business and professional workshops that look to improve the competitiveness and efficiencies of those who choose to participate….

Innovation and Collaboration – Creative Industries Symposium

The Town of Richmond Hill is holding their 2nd annual Creative Industries Symposium on Innovation and Technology.  The event looks to showcase the creative talents of businesses within the York Region through informational sessions, guest speakers, and networking opportunities. Businesses would receive a chance to meet and collaborate with some of the most innovative and…

National AURP Canada Conference 2012

The 2012 National AURP Conference enables Canadian University Research Parks to come together and speak about the commercialization of university research. The conference will focus on facilitating discovery, angel investing, federal funding and collaboration. Speaker: Bernadeen McLeod, Canadian Government Funding Expert The 2012 National AURP Canada Conference will host discussion panels and highly engaging keynote…

Canadian Networking Conference for Automotive Innovation

This summer, the Canadian automotive research community is receiving an opportunity to display the most innovative developments and applications of automotive technologies from 2012. The AUTO21 Conference is a three day workshop where attendees can receive an in-depth overview of the latest breakthroughs and potential futures for the global automotive industry. The event features a…

Online Tool for Canadian Manufacturers: Canadian Importers Database

The formation of a primarily local supply or distribution chain can be a daunting task for any Canadian small business owner. Most Canadian businesses find themselves unable to tap into their surrounding business communities for potential product suppliers or sales leads. Therefore, they are forced to rely on foreign sources as a means to meet…

CME SMART Prosperity Now Launches New Round of Workshops

CME SMART Properity Now Program is launching another round of informational workshops from May 8th to June 22nd, 2012 throughout southern Ontario. The CME SMART Properity Now program provides funding for manufacturers with an export focus on commercializing new technologies, investing in sustainable and green technology, entering new domestic and foreign markets, and purchasing new…

MaRS Event Series – Best Practices for Small Business

The MaRS organization is one Ontario’s largest and most well established not-for-profit groups to provide government funding for research and development. The organization’s goal is to support innovation by fostering collaboration between the worlds of science, business, and government. MaRS also provides useful advice and support to small businesses looking to adopt the industries’ best…