Three Ways Your Business Could Benefit from an Academic Partnership
Companies seeking a competitive edge in this culture of innovation, here are three ways a partnership with a postsecondary institution can be beneficial.
Up to $250k in Funding Via the Zero Plastic Waste Initiative
The Zero Plastic Waste Initiative offers up to 100% of eligible costs to a max of $250,000 for improved plastics life-cycle management.
NRC IRAP Grants $6M in R&D Funding for Next Gen Marine Tech
Corvus energy is set to receive $6 million from the national research council of Canada industrial research assistance program (NRC IRAP) for an R&D project.
Industrial Research Assistance Program – $250K for BC Solar Tech Firm
North Vancouver company Aurora Solar Technologies (Aurora) has secured an R&D grant from the National Research Council (NRC). NRC funding will allow Aurora to improve its production process and secure new patents.
Aurora develops and delivers inline process measurement, analysis, and control systems for solar cell manufacturers, and is a major
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Green Municipal Fund: Capital Projects – Apply by March 1, 2020
The Green Municipal Fund (GMF) is a Canadian government funding program that provides financial support to municipalities demonstrating an innovative solution or approach to environmental issues involving air, water, and soil quality, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the program offers four streams of
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IRAP Provides $1.2 Million in Agriculture R&D Funding to EarthFresh Farms Inc.
EarthFresh Farms Inc. is a Burlington-based business that provides some of the most unique Ontario-grown potatoes consumers can find on local supermarket shelves. They have more than 15,000 acres of exclusive potato varieties which include organically grown potatoes, potatoes with added vitamins and antioxidants, and potatoes designed for baking, roasting,
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Canadian Government Funding Landscape: A Wrap on 2019 and Insights on 2020
Well, whether we’re thrilled about it or not, we’ve officially put 2019 behind us and have welcomed 2020! As Canadians prepare for the year ahead, many businesses plan to undergo a similar jumpstart. Companies and governments operate on cycles that change throughout the year. These organizations tend to prepare and/or
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Canada’s Regional Development Agencies: Could They Help Your Business?
One of the more challenging elements of Canadian government funding can be understanding where and how funds flow, and which agencies offer and oversee funding programs.
Some of the key players in government funding are Canada’s Regional Development Agencies (RDAs).
Created and funded by the Government of Canada, these agencies offer federal
Industrial Research Assistance Program: $340K for Manitoba Biotech Firm
Kane Biotech in Winnipeg, MB has been awarded $340K in research grants from the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) to enhance the company’s quality assurance and supply chain capabilities.
Kane Biotech CEO Mark Edwards says that IRAP funding will contribute to the growth of the company’s health products for dogs, cats,
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When is the Right Time for Your Business to Apply for Government Funding?
Managing a new project for your business can be headache-inducing. Whether the project involves installing new equipment, hiring several co-op students, completing research and development for a new process or product, or attending international tradeshows, you need multiple resources—time, people, money—to come together for you to reach your end goals.
Often
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