Dairy Processing Investment Fund (DPIF): $1.5M for St-Albert Cheese

Dairy Processing Investment Fund (DPIF): $1.5M for St-Albert Cheese

Established in 1894, St-Albert Cheese Co-operative specializes in making cheese products from 100% pure milk without any modified milk ingredients. They have a wide range of cheeses including smoked cheddar, brie, medium cheddar, and mozzarella. Their cheeses have won multiple awards in national and international competitions, such as the Spencerville Fair, the Canadian Cheese Grand…

FedDev Ontario Awards $615k for First Responder Mobile Technology

FedDev Ontario Awards $615k for First Responder Mobile Technology

Based in Ottawa, ON, Advance Property eXposure Canada Inc. (APX) is a software company that develops mobile technology solutions to address infrastructure requirements in cities. Their CityScape Pre-Incident Planning Software is a mobile solution that creates real-time, easy-to-use interactive pre-incident plans and fire inspections for personnel in emergency services, helping to reduce the risk to…

CAP Agriculture Funding: $6.1 for Canadian Pork Industry

CAP Agriculture Funding: $6.1 for Canadian Pork Industry

The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) has been a voice for Canadian hog producers for over 50 years, representing 7,000 farms. The council acts as a leader in achieving and maintaining a successful Canadian pork sector, being involved in many initiatives such as animal health, market development, and on-farm assurance programs. To help enhance and innovate…

Ontario Innovation Networks Receive $52.4M for Scale-Up Platform

Ontario Innovation Networks Receive $52.4M for Scale-Up Platform

Ontario tech businesses generate good middle class jobs, drive innovation, and improve the overall economic health of Canada. To continue to secure Canada as a leader in tech, the federal government has invested into three innovation networks along the Waterloo–Toronto–Ottawa corridor. These innovation hubs will join forces and implement the Scale-up Platform, which will provide…

Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF): 200+ Women-Led Business Awarded

Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF): 200+ Women-Led Business Awarded

The Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) was developed as part of Budget 2018 to help women and their businesses compete and thrive on a global level, increase economic growth, and create good middle-class jobs. WES is devoting nearly $2 billion to helping women grow their companies through talent, expertise, and access to financing, with the goal…

AgriScience: $11.5M to Support Innovation in Canada’s Horticulture Industry

AgriScience: $11.5M to Support Innovation in Canada’s Horticulture Industry

A key contributor to the Canadian economy, the Canadian horticulture industry generates over $5B in sales and $2.6B in exports annually. The Canadian Horticulture Council (CHC) has received funding for research and development initiatives to continue to provide Canadian farmers with tools and resources to be competitive global producers of high-quality fruit and vegetables. The…

Strategic Innovation Fund Invests $37.5M into BioVectra Inc.

Strategic Innovation Fund Invests $37.5M into BioVectra Inc.

BioVectra Inc., based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, serves the medical and biotech sectors and manufactures pharmaceutical products. These products have been used in the treatment of illnesses such as kidney disease, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. The firm has recently received Canadian government funding to support strategic growth projects that include creating and…

FedDev Ontario Funding: Up to $882,000 for Daisy Intelligence

FedDev Ontario Funding: Up to $882,000 for Daisy Intelligence

Daisy Intelligence is a Vaughan, Ontario-based data analytics firm that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help businesses understand complex problems and make smarter operational decisions. Earlier this year, Daisy was announced as a recipient of the recently launched FedDev Ontario Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program. Daisy will use this repayable funding contribution (government loan)…

AgriMarketing: $6.2M for Canadian International Grains Institute

AgriMarketing: $6.2M for Canadian International Grains Institute

UPDATE: The AgriMarketing program is now closed and not processing new applications. All applicants, even agricultural producers and processors are encouraged to use the CanExport program for all new applications.  The Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) is a not-for-profit organization that provides pre-market and in-market technical support to those involved in the Canadian grain industry. For…

Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF): $40M for Steel Producer

Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF): $40M for Steel Producer

EVRAZ North America is a leading producer of engineered steel products for the energy, industrial, and rail industries. Throughout their multiple locations in the United States and Canada, the company employs more than 3,000 people. EVRAZ North America has recently received government funding which will support the costs of facility expansions in Western Canada. EVRAZ…