$3M in Automotive Technology Grants Support Vehicle Lightweighting

$3M in Automotive Technology Grants Support Vehicle Lightweighting

Nemak of Canada Corporation has been awarded up to $3 million in small business grants to develop lightweight automotive engines. This investment will support the development of stronger engine blocks, which will be designed using innovative lightweight aluminium. These engine blocks will provide a more energy efficient automotive system and support future engine technology innovations. The funding…

Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Network: Rural Ontario

Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Network: Rural Ontario

In 2016, the Canadian Radio and Television Commission (CRTC) ruled that all Canadians deserve broadband-quality Internet access. This means that Internet infrastructure must meet or exceed download speeds of 50 megabits/second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 10 Mbps. Since not all Canadians have access to sufficient business or residential broadband services, significant work will need…

Technical Skills Shortage May Threaten Canada’s Technology Sector

Technical Skills Shortage May Threaten Canada’s Technology Sector

Canada’s advanced technology sector is facing a shortage of technical talent and immediate action is needed to reduce this labour gap. With so much growth in emerging industries, including software engineering and web development, companies need qualified personnel who can develop and use these technologies in innovative ways. If this shortage in technical skills talent…

Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP): How to Sell New Tech to the Government

Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP): How to Sell New Tech to the Government

Converting innovative technologies into a commercial product can be a challenge for even the most disruptive tech developers. This obstacle is something many Canadian small and mid-sized businesses experience; those with the ability to conduct R&D activities but lack an extensive buyer network. Luckily, the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) provides the ability to…

Colleges Applied Research and Development Fund (CARDF): Ontario SMEs

Colleges Applied Research and Development Fund (CARDF): Ontario SMEs

The Colleges Applied Research and Development Fund (CARDF) is a $20-million Ontario government funding program designed to support the collaboration of college researchers with industry partners. Through the program, Ontario-based businesses will be able to submit their innovation challenges and work with college researchers and faculty to develop a market-ready solution. There are three streams…

Alberta Innovates: Research Funding for Innovative Technologies

Alberta Innovates: Research Funding for Innovative Technologies

Alberta Innovates is a collection of Alberta small business grants and vouchers designed to support the research and development of advanced technologies. These programs provide a dynamic solution for businesses struggling with internal technical challenges. These research funding programs provide small business grants and loans to enhance and accelerate innovative technology-focused projects. Suitable projects may…

$1.9M in Research Grants Awarded to Improve Automotive Technology

$1.9M in Research Grants Awarded to Improve Automotive Technology

Nano One Materials has secured $1.9 million in Canadian government funding through the Automotive Supplier Innovation Program (ASIP). Research grants will support the company’s development of battery material production technology and enable the design, construction, and operation of Nano One’s pilot plant. The Automotive Supplier Innovation Program (ASIP) fosters automotive innovation, including the development of…

Build in Canada Innovation Program Awards 2 Technology Contracts

Build in Canada Innovation Program Awards 2 Technology Contracts

The Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) awards government contracts to businesses and innovators who’ve developed a pre-revenue product or process. Through the program, the government or broader public service (BPS) can test, then purchase the technology to address current inefficiencies. In return, innovators may receive up to $500,000 to $1,000,000 in government contracts to…

3D Printing Technology to Transform the Manufacturing Industry by 2020

3D Printing Technology to Transform the Manufacturing Industry by 2020

During the 2016 Tech Leadership Conference, world-renowned thought leaders indicated that advanced technologies will transform Canada’s manufacturing landscape by 2020. It is anticipated that advanced technology discoveries will have a revolutionary impact on specific industries, including healthcare and biotechnologies. However, if manufacturers are reluctant to adopt these technologies, it will become more difficult to stay…

Connect to Innovate – Rural Broadband Infrastructure Grants

Connect to Innovate – Rural Broadband Infrastructure Grants

In 2017 it’s expected that approximately 98% of Canadian households will have access to basic broadband Internet services. Although this marks a vast improvement since five or ten years ago, there are still an estimated 300,000 homes that will not have any Internet connectivity. Rural and northern communities are often the most affected by poor Internet…