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IRAP Awards Martello Technologies $2M in Digital Transformation Funding

IRAP Awards Martello Technologies $2M in Digital Transformation Funding

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Ottawa-based communications technology firm Martello Technologies has recently received federal government funding to accelerate the development of their network performance management services. In today’s age of rapid digital transformation, an increasing need for bandwidth-intensive real-time services, such as video streaming, has generated a network performance management challenge; which Martello saw an opportunity to capitalize on….

NSERC Collaborative Research & Development: P2G Project Awarded $360k

NSERC Collaborative Research & Development: P2G Project Awarded $360k

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In 2016, the installed wind power in Canada was ~12,000 MW (6% of the electricity demand), with Ontario and Quebec generating the highest share. Energy created from the wind is shifting and irregular, making energy storage very important to not only maintain order, but also to address the geographical gap between energy supply and demand….

Funding 101 With Mentor Works: November 14, 2018 at YSpace Markham

Funding 101 With Mentor Works: November 14, 2018 at YSpace Markham

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Ontario’s innovation landscape is continuing to grow and transform at a rapid pace. This creates a demand for early-stage, high-growth businesses to have access to incubation space and entrepreneurial expertise that can support the development of competitive products and services in service of both national and international markets. Serving these companies and offering resources for…

Canadian Colleges & Universities Receive $120M+ in Post-Secondary Funding

Canadian Colleges & Universities Receive $120M+ in Post-Secondary Funding

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Canada is devoted to supporting its colleges and universities to develop skilled workers, act as engines of discovery, and collaborate with Canadian companies to increase global competitiveness. Four Canadian colleges and universities have received federal government funding in efforts to renew and update state-of-the-art facilities, labs, and modern learning spaces that are critical for skills…

ASCIP Automotive Manufacturing Grants: January 31, 2019 Deadline

ASCIP Automotive Manufacturing Grants: January 31, 2019 Deadline

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Please Note: ASCIP’s final application intake has closed. Ontario automotive manufacturers should explore the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (OAMP) for funding support. The Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program (ASCIP) is an Ontario government funding program that supports automotive manufacturing technology adoption projects. Through ASCIP funding, automotive suppliers can access Ontario business grants to offset a portion of costs related…

Tourism Growth Innovation Fund: Alberta Government Grants

Tourism Growth Innovation Fund: Alberta Government Grants

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Alberta’s municipalities and non-profit organizations have significant potential to expand tourism within the province. But despite Alberta’s strong reputation and ability to cater to tourists, each year there are many missed opportunities to draw Albertans, Canadians, and international tourists. Groups that organize tourism events should consider ways to expand and create new tourism opportunities within…

Celebrate Ontario Awards $300k in Tourism Grants to Chatham-Kent Expo

Celebrate Ontario Awards $300k in Tourism Grants to Chatham-Kent Expo

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Earlier this year, Celebrate Ontario 2018 announced over $20M in government funding for tourism initiatives to 328 festivals and events. This was the largest number of festivals and events supported in the history of the program. The municipality of Chatham-Kent, Ontario is hosting one of these awarded festivals, and received tourism grants for the International…

Manufacturing Matters 2018: Government Funding and More on October 4

Manufacturing Matters 2018: Government Funding and More on October 4

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The North American manufacturing industry is poised for growth in 2019 and beyond. Because of this, Canada’s vast supply chain of manufacturers should explore opportunities to scale operations, become more productive, and improve worker skills to support tech innovation. As the industry continues to experience growth, it’s important for businesses and industry leaders to connect…

$17.4M in Canadian Government Funding Awarded for Xylitol Production

$17.4M in Canadian Government Funding Awarded for Xylitol Production

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The Government of Canada and the Province of Quebec have recently awarded clean technology grants to Fortress Global Enterprises, a Vancouver company making biomass-based products. The funding will directly support construction of a xylitol demonstration plant for Fortress Global Enterprises’ dissolving pulp mill in Thurso, Quebec to test an innovative process for making xylitol. A…

Canada Media Fund Awards $9.5M to Interactive Digital Media Projects

Canada Media Fund Awards $9.5M to Interactive Digital Media Projects

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Twelve media companies operating out of Canada have received Canadian government funding for their interactive digital media projects. The awarded projects will include eight games, two software applications, and two rich interactive media applications. This funding has become available through the first round of the Canada Media Fund (CMF) 2018-2019 Experimental Stream – Innovation Program….