In addition to grants and funds for research and development in Canada, the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) is a permanent and competitive first-purchase program awarded by the Government. It offers contracts to innovative businesses to submit a proposal of any pre-revenue products or processes which could potentially improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Canadian government. … [Read more...] about Sell Your Innovation To the Government of Canada
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Grants for Collaboration with Academic Institutions
Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) offers funding opportunities to Ontario businesses under a collaborative funding program called the OCE Collaboration Voucher Program. Under this program, eligible businesses receive financial assistance to collaborate with academic partners to resolve industry issues, create new products and services and develop online resources to explore opportunities … [Read more...] about Grants for Collaboration with Academic Institutions
Grants for Trade Shows and Export Market
Global markets play a crucial role in the progress, expansion and success of a business. Grants for export expansion offers a great opportunity for Canadian companies however, it is usually accompanied by unpredictable and unforeseen challenges. These may include government regulations, target market, language barriers, lack of market intelligence, product certification, etc. In order to … [Read more...] about Grants for Trade Shows and Export Market
Grant for Capital Investment in Green Technologies
Ontario has always been at the forefront of green innovation. Over the past few years, it has offered various grants to businesses dedicated to reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and become more energy efficient enterprises. Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, quotes that these initiatives will reduce GHG emission “….while promoting the innovative and disruptive technologies that will … [Read more...] about Grant for Capital Investment in Green Technologies
Funding Opprtunities for Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs
Among various funding opportunities for hiring and training, OCE provides one of the comprehensive programs for young students and entrepreneurs. Ontario Centres of Excellence(OCE) offers different programs intended to help and develop the capacity of research institutions in Ontario. The main goal of OCE's programs is to assist and encourage technology based start-ups and entrepreneurs an … [Read more...] about Funding Opprtunities for Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs
Hurry Up! Seed Financing for New Start-Up Businesses is ending soon
Starting Nov 2013, Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) and Extreme Startups partnered to further accelerate the growth of the next generation of technology companies businesses in the area of digital media and Information and Communications Technology (ICT). This collaboration was established to jointly deliver business advisory services, education and seed financing to qualified SmartStart … [Read more...] about Hurry Up! Seed Financing for New Start-Up Businesses is ending soon