Situated within Canada’s Technology Triangle, Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) is one of Canada’s most well-known universities for their provisions of high quality and innovative learning experiences. The ongoing success of their graduates is earning them a reputation as one of Canada’s leading business schools. Laurier’s impressive graduate employment rates are partially due to their ability…
It is essential for most businesses to partake in some form of research and development in order to allow their business to grow and expand into new markets. However, R&D projects often require a great deal of equipment and expertise in order to yield promising results. In some cases, Canadian SMEs do not have access…
Enercom Canada is holding their 13th annual energy research and exhibition conference at the Royal York hotel in downtown Toronto next month. The event will likely attract some of the leading experts and visionaries within the energy sector. The topic of this event will involve a discussion of the potential directions for future of energy…
Over the past 30 years, Conestoga College has proven itself as one of Canada’s most innovative and diverse colleges. They have a number of campuses located within Canada’s Technology Triangle including their new Engineering facility located in Kitchener just south of the 401. Each year, Conestoga awards thousands of degrees and diplomas to graduates in…
For those who are unfamiliar with the TED organization, they are a non-profit group that brings together the leading experts from the areas of Technology, Entertainment, and Design. TEDx programs were designed to inspire and promote innovation within organizations and communities. These events provide a great opportunity for businesses that are looking into the Canadian…
Canada’s Technology Triangle (CTT) is a non-profit organization that looks to attract foreign investors and business opportunities to the Kitchener-Waterloo Region. We have previously talked about CTT’s Business Expansion Objectives; however, we did not completely cover all of the Canada Technology Triangle’s beneficial attributes. The CTT offers a wide variety of other services and valuable…
At the moment, one of our most popular government funding programs regarding the hiring of new talent is the MITACS Enterprise Program. This is a 6-month internship program that would give post-secondary graduates or Masters students/graduates in the science, technical, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines a chance to gain valuable skills and experience by working…
Small Businesses in Canada operate with a wide variety of options to choose from regarding government incentives for Scientific Research and Experimental Development Programs (SR&ED). The government realizes the potential benefits of R&D projects along with the risks and costs associated with it. Therefore, the Canadian Government has released various tax credits which can be…
Research and Development is a costly process that will not always yield the intended returns. However, it is a necessary process to promote growth and innovation within Canadian Industries. This is why the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is offering the Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC). Businesses who are considered eligible will receive a…
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) has recently completed their Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre (ERC). The new building will provide the university with the learning environment and tools required for expansion upon their research and development efforts into alternative energy sources. UOIT is a new and innovative university located in…