NGen Supercluster Grants $28.8M for Manufacturing Innovation
The NGen Supercluster recently distributed $28.8M towards nine advanced manufacturing projects that will increase economic growth and innovation.
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Sustainable Development Technology Canada Grants $41.8M to 10 Canadian Cleantech Companies
Sustainable Development Technology Canada’s SD Tech Fund has awarded $41.8M to 10 Canadian companies towards innovative clean technology projects.
$1M Women in Cleantech Challenge – MaRS Discovery District
One woman-led cleantech venture will receive $1M in funding from MaRS Discovery District to advance and commercialize their technology. Find out more about the finalists.
New Deadlines: Canadian International Innovation Program
Canadian companies are some of the most innovative in the world. But when it comes to developing and commercializing ideas into globally competitive technologies, firms are struggling to keep up. It’s not the lack of viable ideas that holds us back, but the ability to advance these ideas into profitable, sustainable business opportunities. Fortunately, government…
Strategic Innovation Fund: Rockport Networks Awarded $12M
An Ontario-based technology company, Rockport Networks, has received funding from the federal government to develop Networking at the Edge (NATE). The $49.9M project will create software-enabled network systems for data storage, making these systems more energy efficient, as well as faster and more secure. Rockport Networks, located in Ottawa and founded in 2012, specializes in…
Ontario Innovation Networks Receive $52.4M for Scale-Up Platform
Ontario tech businesses generate good middle class jobs, drive innovation, and improve the overall economic health of Canada. To continue to secure Canada as a leader in tech, the federal government has invested into three innovation networks along the Waterloo–Toronto–Ottawa corridor. These innovation hubs will join forces and implement the Scale-up Platform, which will provide…
Innovation Factory: Tech Startup Resources in Hamilton, Ontario
Innovation Factory (iF) is a Hamilton, Ontario-based Regional Innovation Centre (RIC) that provides startup resources, programming, and mentorship to early-stage companies. Since 2011, it’s helped innovators commercialize their ideas and reach the next level of success while also supporting a more collaborative business community. As a member of the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs (ONE), Innovation…
Western Innovation (WINN) Initiative: $21M for Alberta Businesses
As the technology landscape constantly evolves, new and upcoming innovations in sectors such as cleantech, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and agriculture are increasing at a rapid place. In order to remain globally competitive, Canada is continuing to invest in businesses to help advance their technologies and get them to market. To support this initiative, 16 companies…
Clean Growth Program: $5M for Canadian Mining Industry Innovation
Goldcorp is a senior gold producer focused on responsible mining practices with safe, low-cost production from a high-quality portfolio of mines. The company has developed a five-year growth strategy with the objective that by 2021, production will increase by 20%, reserves will grow by 20%, and all-in sustaining costs will reduce by 20%. Stemming from…
Crush It! Challenge: Cleantech Solutions for the Mining Industry
Canada has had a long and successful history of sustainable mineral development. In 2017, Canada produced over 60 minerals and metals worth nearly $44 billion. The federal and provincial governments are committed to solving some of the country’s biggest challenges, striving for innovative solutions to environmental, economic, and social problems, including those in the Canadian…