IRAP Funding Awards $500k to InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc.

IRAP Funding Awards $500k to InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc.

InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc., located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of novel, cannabinoid-based therapeutics for the treatment of diseases that have high unmet medical need. The organization has recently received Canadian government funding to support their research and development efforts in cannabinoid biosynthesis. The Industrial Research Assistance…

Western Innovation (WINN) Initiative: $800k for XCO Tech Inc.

Western Innovation (WINN) Initiative: $800k for XCO Tech Inc.

XCO Tech Inc. is a technology company in Penticton, British Columbia, focused on improving athletic performance, injury assessment, chronic disease management, and concussion recovery using digital biomarkers. The organization has recently received research and development funding to launch their new sport performance training system and precision medicine products. XCO Tech Inc. has been awarded $800,000…

Accessible Technology Program: Grants for Developing Assistive Devices

Accessible Technology Program: Grants for Developing Assistive Devices

Assistive devices are increasingly helping people with disabilities join the workforce and add value to employers. Although there are a range of assistive devices currently being used across Canada for a variety of disabilities, there are few technologies that encourage digital economy participation. As a result, few disabled persons can contribute in a knowledge-driven capacity….

Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF): Funding for Cleantech

Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF): Funding for Cleantech

Canada is the fifth-largest producer of natural gas and the sixth-largest producer of crude oil in the world, with widespread oil and natural gas reserves across the country. Canada is estimated to have almost 1,100 trillion cubic feet of natural gas potential, primarily due to technological advances in natural gas recovery. Being such a valuable…

RH Accelerator: Scale-up Resources and Space in London, Ontario

RH Accelerator: Scale-up Resources and Space in London, Ontario

London, Ontario is home to several technology-oriented incubators. Innovation hubs such as Western University’s Propel and Fanshawe’s Leap Junction are a great place for startup companies to establish themselves and develop a minimum viable product (MVP), but once a firm reaches a certain size there’s limited structural support. So, what comes next? Where can early-stage…

$13M in Innovation Funding for the Canadian Aerospace Industry

$13M in Innovation Funding for the Canadian Aerospace Industry

NorthStar Earth & Space Inc., based out of Montreal, Quebec, is a software analytics company serving the forestry, agriculture, urban planning, energy and natural resources, environment and water, and space object tracking sectors. The company has developed NorthStar, which is a global environment information platform transforming traditional Earth observation into Earth information and intelligence. NorthStar…

FedDev Ontario Invests $2M in Bioenterprise to Support Early-Stage Innovators

FedDev Ontario Invests $2M in Bioenterprise to Support Early-Stage Innovators

The Bioenterprise Corporation is Canada’s leading agricultural technology commercialization accelerator, dedicated to transforming cutting-edge innovations into commercial success. The company provides strategic connectivity, industry and technical expertise, and customized business advisory services to help advance innovative agri-businesses. Bioenterprise has recently received Ontario government funding which will allow them to increase the support they provide to…

Dairy Processing Investment Fund: Up to $10M for Capital Investments

Dairy Processing Investment Fund: Up to $10M for Capital Investments

Canada’s dairy industry has been a focal point of numerous recent trade agreements including the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA). Negotiations for each required the federal government to open the domestic market to international dairy processors, a move which is putting financial pressure on many Canadian dairy processors. Fortunately,…

Strategic Innovation Fund: $20M for Ranovus’ New Advanced Technology Facility

Strategic Innovation Fund: $20M for Ranovus’ New Advanced Technology Facility

Ranovus, headquarted in Ottawa with operations in the United States and Germany, develops and manufactures advanced connectivity solutions for the telecommunications and information technology industries. The company has recently received Canadian government funding to support the construction of a new advanced manufacturing facility in Ottawa. Ranovus has received $20,000,000 in funding for energy-saving technology through…

Western Innovation (WINN) Initiative Invests $20M into 17 BC Companies

Western Innovation (WINN) Initiative Invests $20M into 17 BC Companies

The government of Canada is continuing to invest in advanced technologies throughout the country in efforts to bring innovative products, processes, and services to market. Recently, 17 organizations in British Columbia have been awarded funding for innovation, which they will use to develop, advance, and commercialize their products and services. This support will help BC…