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….
One of the most exciting automotive technology trends happening in Canada and globally is the emergence of autonomous vehicles. Self-driving cars reduce involvement in the driving process; this helps eliminate accidents, lower fatigue and stress, and improves passenger productivity. It’s a disruptive trend that will impact automotive manufacturers and technology developers alike for the foreseeable…
Since launching in 2010, the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) has extended more than 240 government contracts and provided over $100 million to Canadian innovators. This includes a range of military and non-military innovations, such as these two BCIP success stories from early-2017. A total of 30 Canadian government departments have participated in the…
The Advancing Water Technologies (AWT) program provides Ontario government funding to support tech-focused research collaborations between businesses and post-secondary institutions. The program provides industry partners with up to 50% coverage of project expenses to a maximum $100,000 in technology grants. Ontario small business grants can be used to support the commercialization of globally competitive technologies,…
The Government of Canada recently expanded the scope of several of its most popular innovation funds and combined them into one broader program to help fuel this potential for innovation within Canadian businesses and organizations. The new Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) will provide up to $1.26 billion in funding over the next five years to…
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) Experimental Stream supports Canadian businesses developing, producing, and marketing innovative interactive digital media content and software applications. The program provides repayable government funded advancements to support innovative media projects that deliver a valuable end-user experience. Software and game developers can receive up to 75% coverage of eligible project costs to…
To be competitive in Canada’s fastest growing technology-driven industries, businesses in Atlantic Canada need to invest in innovative products, processes and services. Although it can be difficult to devote a sizable budget towards research and development, there are ways to reduce the cost and improve the scale of R&D projects. Government funding provided through the…
Smart, connected vehicles are transforming the global automotive industry. Consumers are now looking for technologically-advanced vehicles to support a ‘connected lifestyle’ where they can still be entertained, productive, and safe behind the wheel. Automotive manufacturers should take note of this shift and offer new valuable products or services to serve the connected vehicle market. There…
Guided by regulatory requirements and a shift in consumer preferences, electric vehicles are on the path to taking over global market share for new vehicle sales. While there are still many years ahead where internal combustion will reign supreme, the inevitable swing in market preference will eventually catch up. But when will this be? How…
Today, businesses that create new products and services are encouraged to think outside of their domestic market and determine ways to operate globally. If not, another business with a similar product offering or idea will be looking to capture your company’s market. Tapping into international markets can pose as a challenge for startups and small…