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Canadian Government Funding Aids Agricultural Research Project

Canadian Government Funding Aids Agricultural Research Project

The Government of Canada is providing up to $237,000 in small business grants to help EarthFresh Farms improve production and expand their workforce in Burlington, Ontario. The investment will allow the company to optimize product output and reduce food waste by identifying defects in Ontario-grown potatoes. In addition, EarthFresh Farms will hire youths to support…

Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation Eligibility Criteria

Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation Eligibility Criteria

Natural Resources Canada (NRC)’s Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC) is a federal funding program designed to help manufacturers improve their energy efficiency. The initiative awards Canadian small business grants to support projects that develop and implement industrial energy conservation practices and processes. CIPEC provides industrial manufacturers with up to 50% coverage of eligible…

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)’s Clean Technology Initiative

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)’s Clean Technology Initiative

In 2017, the federal government committed over $2.2 billion to support clean technology initiatives across Canada. Small business funding will help accelerate cleantech research, development, demonstration and adoption projects that encourage growth and expansion. Recently, the government announced it would be supporting businesses through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (AOCA)’s Clean Technology Initiative. AOCA’s Clean…

OCE Research Grants Support Scale-Up Graphite Technologies Program

OCE Research Grants Support Scale-Up Graphite Technologies Program

Zenyatta Ventures Inc. has been awarded up to $100,000 in research and development funding to collaborate with Lakehead University. Ontario small business funding will support the enhancement of environmental and energy applications using the company’s advanced nano-material technologies. The investment will be provided through Ontario Centre of Excellence’s OCE Voucher for Innovation and Productivity II…

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) Awards $12.5M to Help Reduce Methane Emissions

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) Awards $12.5M to Help Reduce Methane Emissions

The Government of Alberta has awarded $29.5 million in small business grants to support 12 cleantech projects. The investment will help accelerate innovative technology development projects that aim to reduce methane gas emissions. The contribution has been provided through the Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) program, which supports the development of innovative technologies that can significantly…

Atlantic Innovation Fund Supports 2 Advanced Drone Technology Projects

Atlantic Innovation Fund Supports 2 Advanced Drone Technology Projects

The Government of Canada recently announced it would be investing a combined total of $5.5M to support two innovative technology development projects. The investment will support research activities for improve drone technologies in Newfoundland and Labrador. The contribution will be provided through the Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF), which supports industry-led research and development collaboration projects….

NRC-IRAP Research Grants Support Innovative Clean Technology Project

NRC-IRAP Research Grants Support Innovative Clean Technology Project

Pond Technologies Ltd. has leveraged $40M in NRC-IRAP research grants to help manufacturers become more energy efficient and combat climate change. The investment has allowed the company to develop and refine its latest cleantech innovation, which captures CO2 emissions and recycles them into plant-based materials. The contribution has been provided through the NRC-IRAP Midsize Projects…

BLOOM Clean Technology Demonstration Program Grants Aid 7 Ontario Businesses

BLOOM Clean Technology Demonstration Program Grants Aid 7 Ontario Businesses

In April 2017, the Government of Ontario announced it would be supporting a total of seven clean technology demonstration projects. Each project proposes positive impacts for Ontario’s key economic sectors, while offering innovative end-user cleantech solutions. Program participants will be receiving Ontario government grants through the BLOOM Clean Technology Demonstration Program. The BLOOM Clean Technology…

6 Ontario Small Business Events You Won’t Want to Miss in May 2017

6 Ontario Small Business Events You Won’t Want to Miss in May 2017

As spring approaches, business owners and executives should continue looking for growth opportunities in 2017 and beyond. A great way to stay up-to-date on current industry news and network with other thought leaders is by attending Ontario small business events. Industry focused events provide an outlet for professional networking and access to expert knowledge. Throughout…

Budget 2017 Reaffirms Liberal Party’s Commitment to Innovation

Budget 2017 Reaffirms Liberal Party’s Commitment to Innovation

The Canadian Federal Budget 2017 was released last week to much interest from business and industry analysts. There was significant speculation surrounding the budget to see what direction Prime Minister Trudeau will be taking. Shortly after Minister Bill Morneau presented the budget to the House, it became clear that the Liberal government will continue investing…