The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) is a federal government agency that fosters innovation by encouraging companies to collaborate in post-secondary research projects. After recently changing the way NSERC administers funding, businesses can now choose between two new/updated funding programs, including NSERC Engage Grants and NSERC Alliance Grants.
NSERC
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Ontario has had no shortages of severe winters. As this season renews each year, these harsh environments provide many opportunities for businesses to develop and test innovative technologies to help increase road safety for drivers and pedestrians. The Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN) has recently announced the AVIN WinterTech Development
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Save on Energy is an energy efficiency and conservation program provided through the Government of Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). Save on Energy programs help fund retrofits, energy audits, and controls that reduce electricity demand at peak usage times. Programs are available to support businesses, from small retail stores
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Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) is an initiative that seeks technology-based solutions to federal government challenges. Through the program, companies can receive grant funding to research and develop solutions that overcome these challenges, therefore helping the Canadian government to function better. The Government of Canada may even purchase your innovation for further
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Former U.S. President Barack Obama got it exactly right: “The World Needs More Canada.”
In the context of my role as a Business Funding Analyst at Mentor Works, I am reminded every day of our nation’s agricultural, technological, and manufacturing strengths as I assist Canadian SMEs in preparing their government funding
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The Government of Ontario recently announced a suite of changes to Employment Ontario programming and services. The government is launching a new system that will improve Ontario employment services by focusing on the needs of local communities, workers, and employers.
Employment Ontario provides a range of programs, services, and funding opportunities
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UPDATE: This program was previously called Going Global Innovation (GGI). The content has been updated to reflect the new name, CanExport Innovation (CXI).
Canadian companies are internationally recognized as some of the most creative, innovative firms in the world. But despite this reputation, Canada is falling behind in terms of its
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Business owners across Canada want to do their part in the national effort to fight climate change, as a healthy and safe environment is required for a strong and fruitful economy. To ensure more SMEs have the resources to take action, the government of Canada is helping business owners invest
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Following a provincial review earlier in 2019, the Rural Economic Development (RED) funding program has announced it will re-open its application intake period. Some changes to the program are expected but have yet to be announced aside from the launch of two new streams of funding. Included in these new
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As of August 22, 2019, the CanExport funding program will undertake two significant updates that impact how the program operates and the value it provides to Canadian exporters. The first and most notable update is to the program’s contribution amount, while the second focuses on company eligibility. Previously, agriculture and
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