VentureStart is a program designed for entrepreneurs that are prepared to launch a new venture and are located in Southern Ontario. The business funding grants program is offered by MaRS, one of the Ontario Regional Innovation Centres (RIC) and has been designed to increase the success rate of start-up ventures. This is accomplished by business launch…
Be sure to mark your calendars for Canadian Digital Media Network’s (CDMN) Canada 3.0 2013 taking place in Toronto on May 14th & 15th, 2013. The CDMN is a national network of incubators and accelerators that bring together government, industry and academia to accelerate the commercialization of innovation, which in turn creates companies, wealth and…
The SolarLiving Show looks to provide expert advice and support for businesses that are considering the possibility of integrating clean energy systems into their facilities and operations. Recently, Canadian Government Grants for Research and Development have led to new developments by the University of Toronto in solar cell technologies. These breakthroughs promise to improve efficiencies…
AMEXPO 2012 offers a promising opportunity for Canadian businesses and industry professionals to collaborate and share their recent technological discoveries and process innovations with Canada’s advanced manufacturing community. The two day event will also feature several educational workshops where businesses can learn about the potential breakthroughs that are currently receiving research and development funding and…
Food processors in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) have an opportunity to participate in the four-week work placement portion of an Entry to Food Processing Training Program. This nine-week program is being funded by the City of Toronto and begins in July 2012. The Entry to Food Processing Training Program is a great way for…
The Ontario Regional Innovation Centres (RIC) is holding their final session of the six series event; Innovate Forward. The Ontario Regional Innovation Centres (RIC) provide support to young entrepreneurs and Canadian SMEs by providing funding for small business and professional workshops that look to improve the competitiveness and efficiencies of those who choose to participate….
As previously mentioned, the CME SMART Prosperity Now Program had recently launched another round of informational workshops throughout May and June. This Canadian government funding for business is for manufacturers with an export focus on commercializing new technologies, investing in sustainable and green technology, entering new domestic and foreign markets, and purchasing new or upgraded equipment…
York Region, ventureLAB, Richmond Hill, Ontario Centre of Excellence are helping to support the MedEdge Summit in the York Region. At the MedEdge Summit, delegates can expect to see over 200 industry professionals attending, as well as dozens of speakers. They will gain insight into the complex technology industry as the summit acts as a…
The Town of Richmond Hill is holding their 2nd annual Creative Industries Symposium on Innovation and Technology. The event looks to showcase the creative talents of businesses within the York Region through informational sessions, guest speakers, and networking opportunities. Businesses would receive a chance to meet and collaborate with some of the most innovative and…
The 2012 National AURP Conference enables Canadian University Research Parks to come together and speak about the commercialization of university research. The conference will focus on facilitating discovery, angel investing, federal funding and collaboration. Speaker: Bernadeen McLeod, Canadian Government Funding Expert The 2012 National AURP Canada Conference will host discussion panels and highly engaging keynote…