Canadian Networking Conference for Automotive Innovation

This summer, the Canadian automotive research community is receiving an opportunity to display the most innovative developments and applications of automotive technologies from 2012. The AUTO21 Conference is a three day workshop where attendees can receive an in-depth overview of the latest breakthroughs and potential futures for the global automotive industry. The event features a…

CME SMART Prosperity Now Launches New Round of Workshops

CME SMART Properity Now Program is launching another round of informational workshops from May 8th to June 22nd, 2012 throughout southern Ontario. The CME SMART Properity Now program provides funding 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…

MaRS Event Series – Best Practices for Small Business

The MaRS organization is one Ontario’s largest and most well established not-for-profit groups to provide government funding for research and development. The organization’s goal is to support innovation by fostering collaboration between the worlds of science, business, and government. MaRS also provides useful advice and support to small businesses looking to adopt the industries’ best…

LaunchPad $50K Entrepreneurial Competition

The Golden Triangle Angelnet (GTAN) organization is hosting one of the largest entrepreneurial competitions in Southern Ontario this week. The event provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to gain notoriety and grant funding for small business ventures in the Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, and Stratford areas. The competition has narrowed down the competition to 8 finalists which…

Promoting Sustainable Behavior in Small Business

Centennial College will be holding their second annual conference to promote sustainable business practices by Canadian SMEs.  This year’s event will discuss the aspects and benefits of sustainable economies to businesses and their surrounding communities. Industry leaders and experts from Canadian academia will be in attendance to discuss the policies, equipment, and actions that are…

2012 CIFST Conference – Innovation Meets Commercialization

The Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) will be holding their 50th National Conference under the theme: ‘Innovation Meets Commercialization’. The event hosts a wide range of industry professionals and academic experts to discuss the important topics regarding the innovative research and development of the North American food industry. The primary topics of…

Entrepreneurial Workshops – Acquiring Funding for Small Business

One of the major challenges faced by small businesses and start-ups is the inability to access investment capital. Many entrepreneurs will have to pitch their business concepts to several groups of angel investors and venture capitalists before they are able to aquire start-up funding. An exciting and engaging business presentation is one of the major…

Ontario Centres of Excellence – Discovery 12 Conference

Discovery 2012 is Canada’s most highly anticipated Multi-Disciplinary Innovation Conference. The event is held annually by the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) and brings together some of the leading minds and organizations to foster innovation and collaboration across industries and sectors. Fostering Industry Innovation and Growth The event features an expert line-up of guest speakers…

Hamilton Innovation Celebration – The Big Diff

The Innovation Factory is holding their annual open house and innovation celebration for the Hamilton Business Community. Recognition will be given to some of the year’s most successful innovators along with their Research and Development Funding partners. Presentations may also include informational seminars on the new projects and organizations that will be receiving Ontario Government…

Business Development Seminar – Leveraging Your Research Dollars

Research and Development is a costly process for any business, especially for those who are unable to leverage their expenses with Ontario business grants. The Centre for Research Innovation Commercialization (RIC) will be holding a business development workshop focused on finding finance and funding for small business research and development projects. When: April 11, 2012…