Energy Innovation Program (EIP) CleanTech Grants

Energy Innovation Program (EIP) CleanTech Grants

The Government of Canada’s vision for a low-carbon economy has created numerous opportunities for businesses across the country. New incentives, such as the Energy Innovation Program (EIP), provide small business grants for clean technology research and development. This critical source of research and development funding helps companies bring their innovations to market faster, and strengthens…

$25M+ in Automotive Supplier Innovation Program (ASIP) Research Grants Awarded

$25M+ in Automotive Supplier Innovation Program (ASIP) Research Grants Awarded

Canada’s innovation economy is transforming how the automotive industry competes with global manufacturers. Canadian automotive suppliers must work smarter and develop new technologies or processes that enable clean, efficient automobiles to be created. To incentivize this transition, the Canadian federal government created the Automotive Supplier Innovation Program (ASIP) to support investment into research and development…

Will CME Green Grants Fund Your Next Emissions Reduction Project?

Will CME Green Grants Fund Your Next Emissions Reduction Project?

Please Note: The CME SMART Green program is now closed. Please explore active government funding programs. In recent years, Canadian manufacturing businesses have received increased pressures from society, customers, and government regulations to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and become more sustainable. Doing so can have drastic and immediate benefits on each business’ operational…

$250,000 in Southwestern Ontario Business Grants Awarded to Brotech Precision CNC

$250,000 in Southwestern Ontario Business Grants Awarded to Brotech Precision CNC

Brotech Precision CNC is a custom manufacturer of Computer Numeric Control (CNC) precision-machined metal components. Since 1995, the company has been a valued supplier to some of the world’s most innovative businesses in the aerospace, medical, military, and the energy industries. The manufacturer was recently announced as recipients of Ontario government funding through the Southwestern…

Interactive Digital Media Fund Deadline: October 11, 2016

Interactive Digital Media Fund Deadline: October 11, 2016

Update: Please access this article for current intakes of the Interactive Digital Media Fund. Digital technologies are transforming the way that people live, work, and consume information. To help media production companies keep up with the shift towards interactive, digital content, government grants are available to offset some of the costs associated with product definition and…

How to Receive IRAP Mid-Size Project Funding for Innovative R&D

How to Receive IRAP Mid-Size Project Funding for Innovative R&D

Update: The National Research Council (NRC) now offers project-based funding through a single Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP). Please visit the NRC-IRAP Research Project Contributions page for more information. Innovative Canadian businesses who invest heavily in internal research and development activities understand the strain that it can put on company resources. SMEs are heavily impacted…

GF2 BC Agri-Innovation Program: Agricultural Technology Grants

GF2 BC Agri-Innovation Program: Agricultural Technology Grants

British Columbia is emerging as a national leader for innovative technology development within the agricultural industry. To stimulate this growth, the federal and B.C. provincial government have partnered to provide grants to businesses, industry associations, and non-profits who are commercializing or adopting innovative products, processes, or technologies for use in the agri-food industry. The Canada-BC…

CME SMART Green Grants for Ontario Manufacturers Reducing Emissions

CME SMART Green Grants for Ontario Manufacturers Reducing Emissions

Please Note: The CME SMART Green program is now closed. Please explore active government funding programs. Carbon emissions have been a hot topic for both the government and business sector lately. And with the Ontario Cap and Trade Program coming into effect, businesses are seeking more sustainable ways to run their business. Fortunately, The Canadian…

NSERC CRD Research Grants for Business – How to Qualify

NSERC CRD Research Grants for Business – How to Qualify

Please Note: NSERC CRD is closed. Access NSERC funding through the Engage (applied research) and Alliance (academic research) programs. Canadian businesses performing long-term research projects may receive support through the Natural Sciences Engineering Research Council (NSERC). NSERC Collaborative Research and Development (CRD) grants provide businesses with funding and access to a team of academic researchers…

Canada Media Fund Awards $10.3 Million to Digital Production Projects

Canada Media Fund Awards $10.3 Million to Digital Production Projects

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) recently awarded small business funding to 14 projects entering their production stage. Over $10.3 million in government funding was divided among these projects, with funding ranging from $321,000 to $925,000 per project. CMF plays a vital role in the development and production of Canadian media content. Through the Canada Media…