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Ontario Economic Development Funding |
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What is funded? |
Economic development |
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Amount |
$1 million a year |
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Who is eligible? |
Municipal government Economic development organizations Professional/business associations working with sectors/industries in transition Regional or professional associations focusing on economic development For-profit organizations are not eligible for funding. |
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Eligible projects |
Innovative projects that are not funded by other provincial programs. Projects focused on local communities and industries. |
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How to apply |
Complete and submit proposal documents. Check here: http://www.ontario.ca/business-and-economy/economic-development-funding-... |
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Deadline |
Applications are continuously accepted. |
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Contact |
Tina Mora |
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Southwestern Ontario Development Fund |
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What is funded? |
Southwestern Ontario development |
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Amount |
Two streams of funding: business and regional
Business stream : funding amount up to 15% of the eligible project costs to a maximum grant of $1.5 million. Investments of more than $10 million that create more than 50 new jobs may be eligible for a loan up to 5 million.
Regional stream: funding amount up to 50% of eligible project costs to a maximum grant of $1.5 million. You need to contribute at least 35% of the costs of the project from own resources or private financing. |
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Who is eligible? |
Businesses; Municipalities; and Nonprofit organizations. Eligible businesses have to employ at least 10 people, commit to creating at least 10 new jobs, be able to provide 3 years of operations, be located in Southwestern Ontario, invest at least $500,000 in this project. Businesses with 5-10 employees located in small communities may be funded through the Small Community Pilot. The project has to invest at least $200,000 over 4 years and it has to show a growth of 50% in employment . |
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Eligible projects |
Projects that create jobs, encourage innovation, collaboration and cluster development, and attract private sector investment |
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How to apply |
Complete and submit the application documents. Details are provide here http://www.ontario.ca/business-and-economy/southwestern-ontario-developm... |
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Deadline |
You can apply anytime throughout the year. |
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Contact |
Check the following web page for specific contact http://www.ontario.ca/business-and-economy/southwestern-ontario-developm... |
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Innovation Demonstration Fund |
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What is funded? |
Clean tech projects. |
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Amount |
Up to 50% of the eligible costs of the project to a maximum of $4.0 million. |
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Who is eligible? |
Companies located in Ontario willing to engage into an innovation demonstration pilot-scale project. |
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Eligible projects |
Projects in a clean tech sector : Environmental; Alternative energy; Bio-products; Hydrogen; and Other significant clean technology. The technology must be validated (demonstrate that it works) , be innovative, have commercial potential, be competitive and advanced for North America. |
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How to apply |
Complete and submit the application package. Check it here http://www.ontario.ca/business-and-economy/funding-clean-tech-projects |
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Deadline |
Not listed. |
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Contact |
Innovation |
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Ontario Research Fund: Research Excellence |
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What is funded? |
Research |
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Amount |
Funding up to 1/3 of the total value of the project with the remaining 2/3 being funded from a combination of private sector and institutional contributions. |
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Who is eligible? |
Universities and colleges; Research hospitals; Non-profit research institutes. |
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Eligible projects |
Research projects that demonstrate excellence, impact, research translation, and project management and governance. |
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How to apply |
Submit the application. See the details here: http://www.ontario.ca/business-and-economy/ontario-research-fund-researc.... |
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Deadline |
Notice of Intent due: February 12, 2014. |
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Ontario Research Fund: Research Infrastructure |
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What is funded? |
Infrastructure needs for research institutions. Ontario Government and the Canada Foundation for Innovation provide the funding together. Consequently, please to apply to both programs in the same time. |
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Amount |
Both the Ontario Government and the Canada Foundation for Innovation provide funding up to 40% each, the remaining 20% of the necessary funding has to be completed by your institution or through private funding. |
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Who is eligible? |
Universities and colleges; Research hospitals; Non-profit research institutes |
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Eligible projects |
Three programs: Large infrastructure; Small infrastructure; and College-industry innovation. Helps cover the costs of building renovating and equipping research facilities |
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How to apply |
Submit the application package. Details are provided here http://www.ontario.ca/business-and-economy/ontario-research-fund-researc... |
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Deadline |
Notice of Intent due by February 28, 2014 for large infrastructure projects, and application submitted by March 14, 2014 for the small infrastructure project. |
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Contact |
Kevin Dilamarter |
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Early Researcher Awards |
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What is funded? |
New researchers working at publicly funded Ontario research centers. |
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Amount |
Maximum funding $100,000
Your research institution has to provide an additional $50,000.
The government will provide up to $40,000 to your research centre for indirect costs. |
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Who is eligible? |
Research centers affiliated with: Universities and colleges; Research hospitals; and Non-profit research institutes. |
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Eligible projects |
If you: Are a full-time faculty member or principal investigator at an eligible research institution; Started your academic research career no more than 5 years ago (as of July 1, 2012); Completed your first PhD, DVM or MD no more than 10 years ago (as of July 1, 2012); Have not already held an Early Researcher Award are not a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair; |
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How to apply |
Announce first your research centre and ask to submit the Notice of Intent. After that submit the application package. Details are provided here: http://www.ontario.ca/business-and-economy/funding-academic-research-ear... |
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Deadline |
Notice of intent due May 31, 2013.
Full application package due August 12, 2013. |
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Contact |
Caitlyn Tindale Judith Ponte |
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International Research Collaboration Funds: China, India and Israel |
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What is funded? |
Ontario's scientists who develop collaborative research projects with China, India and Israel. |
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Amount |
Ontario-China Fund Up to $1 million equally split between the two parties.
Ontario-India Fund Up to 50% of the total costs of the project (maximum $300,000 from each party)
Ontario-Israel Fund Up to 50% of the total costs of the project (maximum $300,000 from each party) |
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Who is eligible? |
Ontario-China Ontario's scientists from public universities, colleges of applied arts, science and technology, hospital research institutes, non-profit research institutes associated with an Ontario university or hospital.
Ontario-India Company Technology developer Scientists
Ontario-Israel At least one industrial partner from each country. |
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Eligible projects |
Ontario-China Water and water-related technologies Hydrogen fuel cells The project should focus on areas of strategic importance for both countries.
Ontario-India Projects should address a specific market need, demonstrate market value, benefit both Ontario and India.
Ontario-Israel Projects associated with bio-economy and clean technologies, advanced health technologies, pharmaceutical research and manufacturing, digital media and information and communication technologies. |
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How to apply |
Submit your application package. Details provided here http://www.ontario.ca/business-and-economy/international-research-projec... |
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Deadline |
Ontario-China June 4, 2013
Ontario-India No application will be received at this time.
Ontario-Israel July 12, 2013 |
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Contact |
Ontario-China Sandy He-Easton
Ontario-India Lee Marsden
Ontario-Israel Lee Marsden |
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Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (2009-2014) |
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What is funded? |
The agriculture, agri-food and agi-based products sector's ability to seize economic opportunities, adapt and remain competitive. |
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Amount |
$28.1 million allocated to Ontario projects.
The maximum of total government (federal, provincial and local) funding cannot exceed 85% of the total costs of the project. The remaining 15% has to be a combination of industry and individual applicant contribution. |
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Who is eligible? |
Canadian entity: Organizations and associations; Cooperatives; Marketing boards; Aboriginal groups; For-profit organizations; Individuals.
Federal, provincial and local departments and agencies, colleges and universities are not eligible for this funding. |
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Eligible projects |
Projects that : Seize opportunities (it takes advantage of an economic circumstance to develop an idea, product, or market to the benefit of the sector); Respond to a newly emerging issue (it addresses issues unforeseen before); Path find and pilot solutions to new or ongoing issues (it tests solutions to new issues, or solutions to ongoing issues). |
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How to apply |
Submit your application. Details provided here www.adaptcouncil.org http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/ industry/can-agri-adapt.htm |
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Deadline |
October 31, 2013. |
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Contact |
Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program |
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Growing Forward 2 (GF 2) |
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What is funded? |
Capacity building and/or project implementation |
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Amount |
Capacity building stream: 75% of the total costs of the project; Project implementation stream: 50% up to 75% of the total project costs. |
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Who is eligible? |
Organizations: not-for-profit Ontario based, legally recognized of being involved in agricultural, agri-food, and agi-based product sector (associations, cooperatives, marketing boards, aboriginal groups). Collaborations: two or more for-profit businesses and not-for-profit associations/organizations, and/or academic/research institutions in agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sector located in Ontario. |
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Eligible projects |
Projects that focus on: Environment and Climate Change Adaptation; Animal and Plant Health; Labour Productivity Enhancement; Research and innovation is a main criteria for all projects. |
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How to apply |
Submit application. Details here: http://www.adaptcouncil.org/program-details.php?id=0j4w3c6i8q1r |
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Deadline |
January 30, 2014, March 13, 2014, May 1, 2014, July 3, 2014, August 28, 2014. |
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Contact |
Agricultural Adaptation Council Telephone: 519-822-7554 |
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Matching Investment Fund (MIF) |
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What is funded? |
Product development initiatives of creating demand for Canadian dairy products and ingredients. |
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Amount |
Canadian Dairy Commission has committed $1 million for a period of two years. Each eligible project receives up to $150,000 (50% of the total eligible project costs). Projects using milk protein concentrate or skimmed milk powder may qualify for higher level of funding. |
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Who is eligible? |
Registered Canadian companies or recognized Food Technology Centre (FTC) that develop, manufacture, and/or use dairy products and ingredients. |
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Eligible projects |
Projects with concentration on: The development of new or innovative products; The reformulation of existing products; Knowledge transfer activities technology transfer projects; New opportunities for solids non-fat ingredients. |
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How to apply |
Submit your application. Details are here: http://www.milkingredients.ca/index-eng.php?id=127 http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/industry/cdc-match-inv-fund.htm |
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Deadline |
Ongoing during the year. |
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Contact |
Shana Allen Marketing Officer Tel: 613-792-2035 Email: shana.allen@cdc-ccl.gc.ca
Virginie Robert Innovation Champion Tel: 613-792-2019 Email: virginie.robert@cdc-ccl.gc.ca Toll-free: 1-866-366-0676 |
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Export Market Access (EMA) |
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What is funded? |
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) attempting to increase their access to global markets. |
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Amount |
50% of eligible total costs in four specific areas of interest. Non payable contributions usually range from $5,000 to $30,000 (excepting the capital building projects which would not exceed $35,000). |
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Who is eligible? |
SME currently offering a product or service A newly emerging exporter with minimum 5 employees and maximum 500 employees - or partnership/consortium of small to medium sized or emerging exporters with annual sales of minimum $500,000, operating in Ontario, registered for a minimum two years, not receiving other contributions from public funds for any other project activities contained in the application. |
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Eligible projects |
Companies focusing on the following activities: Direct contacts (participation to trade shows, fairs, exhibitions, trade missions, activities supported by a third party like government or related trade organizations); Marketing tools (development of electronic media, promotional material, and generic branding material); Market research (to enhance more precise international marketing ); Foreign bidding projects (for providers of professional services (engineering, consulting, construction, law, etc.) bidding on foreign projects against foreign competition. |
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How to apply |
Submit application. Details here http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/industry/exp-mkt-access.htm |
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Deadline |
Ongoing during the year. |
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Contact |
Louie DiPalma
Lesley Cole
Ontario Chamber of Commerce |
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FedDev's Prosperity Initiative (Advanced Manufacturing Fund) |
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What is funded? |
Southern Ontario industries. |
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Amount |
Up to $20 million per eligible project. |
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Who is eligible? |
Small and median size enterprises (SMEs) with at least 15 employees, a sustainable business model and traceable record business profit and with a potential of becoming a global player. Not-for-profit associations and/or regional economic development organizations with a history of successful implementation of government initiatives regarding SMEs. |
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Eligible projects |
Projects oriented on: Accelerating the adoption and implementation of new technologies, processes and skills that increase overall productivity; Diversify regional economy by developing new industries and sectors; Build economic competitive advantage by creating and expanding economic clusters. |
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How to apply |
Complete and submit your application. Details are provided here: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/industry/feddev-prosp.htm |
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Deadline |
October 1, 2014. |
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Contact |
101 Frederick Street, 4th floor |
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What is funded? |
Rural communities, regions and local economy. |
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Amount |
RED has to distribute 4.5 million per year. |
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Who is eligible? |
Be a legal entity and have the authority to enter into a legal agreement. demonstrate that the project has a real value for rural Ontario, not have any other provincial funding support, provide financial contribution to the project, and posses the leadership and management skills to complete the project. |
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Eligible projects |
Two project streams: Planning stream (rural, regional and local projects that help communities and regions build an economic foundation for growth and development; Implementation stream (projects strengthening economic competitiveness). |
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How to apply |
Complete and submit the application. Details are provided here |
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Deadline |
February 28, 2014, April 30, 2014, June 30, 2014, August 31, 2014, October 31, 2014, and December 31, 2014. |
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Contact |
For more information: |
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Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) |
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What is funded? |
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in reduce the gap between the idea/prototyping and commercialization. Innovators and government to the same table. |
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Amount |
The maximum funding available for an innovation is $500,000.00 for the Standard Component and $1,000,000.00 for the Military Component per proposal. |
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Who is eligible? |
Businesses certified according to the Ministry of Public Works and Government Services of Canada procedures. |
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Eligible projects |
Priority areas: Environment; Safety and Security; Health; Enabling technologies; Protecting the soldier (military).
Overall there is high interest in innovative products and services, in conjunction with support/installation, training and testing services.
The projects have to be on levels 7,8 or 9 of technological readiness in order to be considered for funding. |
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How to apply |
Look for the Call for proposals and work with the Public Works and Government Services Canada and the regional branch of the Office of Small Business Enterprises (OSME) to complete the proposal and obtain the required certifications. Check the details here: https://buyandsell.gc.ca/initiatives-and-programs/build-in-canada-innova... |
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Deadline |
Not posted yet for 2014. |
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Contact |
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OSME Ontario Region 4900 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor Telephone: 416-512-5577
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Colleges Ontario Network for Industry Innovation (CONII) |
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What is funded? |
Colleges working with local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on applied research projects and collaborations that facilitates collaboration that facilitates technology transfer, commercialization and adoption of new technologies. |
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Amount |
Case-by-case specific funding amounts. |
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Who is eligible? |
Ontario-based business location with Research and Development (R&D) activities in Ontario. |
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Eligible projects |
Commercialization of new products and services (prototyping, process development, business planning, industrial design, and marketing); Technology transfers; Adoption and adaptation of new technologies. |
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How to apply |
Complete and submit a Notice of Intent. After that under the guidance of an Ontario's Centre of Excellence (OCE) the required documentation will be developed. See more details here: http://oce-ontario.org/programs/collaborative-commercialization/colleges... |
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Deadline |
Not posted. |
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Contact |
Vanessa Williamson Director, College Programs and Academic Relations Tel: (416)861-1092 ext. 1031 |
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ecoEnergy Efficiency for Industry |
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What is funded? |
Canadians' usage of energy at home, at work and on the road. |
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Amount |
50% of eligible costs up to $25,000. |
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Who is eligible? |
The organization has to register with Natural Resources Canada and be a Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation leader. |
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Eligible projects |
Projects promoting and developing ecoEnergy efficiency for industry: energy management standards ISO 50001 and accelerate the high efficiency technology adoption. |
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How to apply |
Submit your application. |
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Deadline |
Not specified. |
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Contact |
Not specified. |
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Alternative Renewable Fuels "Plus" Research and Development Fund |
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What is funded? |
The development of research on improvement of alternative fuels, the promotion of agricultural based bio-fuel products and alternative energy products, and the producers of bio-based energy products and alternative fuels to commercialize their products and penetrate new markets. |
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Amount |
Not identified. |
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Who is eligible? |
Academic institutions; Research institutions; Industry; Governments; Organizations; and Partnership networks.
Generally, Ontario based organizations. If not, they have to demonstrate the economic impact of their operations on Ontario's economy. |
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Eligible projects |
Projects that: Stimulate continuous improvement in alternative renewable fuels products and processes; Promote agricultural value-added opportunities in bio-products and alternative fuels industries in Ontario; and Assist alternative renewable fuels and bio-based production facilities in Ontario to be major participants in these new worldwide markets. |
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How to apply |
Submit a Letter of Intent first. Next complete the proposal and submit it by invitation only. Details are here: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/research/arfuels/index.html |
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Deadline |
Not indicated. |
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Contact |
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs |
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Going Global Innovation |
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What is funded? |
Science and technology organizations. The funding is from Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) to support Canada's international collaborative innovation efforts. |
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Amount |
Up to 75% of the eligible costs of the project, up to a maximum amount of$75,000. |
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Who is eligible? |
Science and technology based companies that have a record of at least $50 million in sales, and less than 500 employees: Canadian small and medium size enterprises (SMEs); Canadian post-secondary institutions; and Canadian non-government research and innovation centers. |
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Eligible projects |
Projects focused on enhancing international collaboration on research and development (R&D) opportunities and commercialization. |
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How to apply |
Submit your application. Details can be found here: |
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Deadline |
Closed for the moment. |
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Contact |
Going Global Innovation Administrator |
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Invest Canada - Community Initiatives (ICCI) |
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What is funded? |
Canadian communities willing to attract, retain and expand foreign direct investment. |
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Amount |
Non repayable contributions up to $300,000. |
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Who is eligible? |
Non-profit and public-private partnerships at local community level |
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Eligible projects |
Projects focusing on: Attraction, retention and expansion of foreign direct investment; Work through partnerships; Sharing costs. |
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How to apply |
Submit your application. Check the details posted at http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/funding/icci/home.jsp |
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Deadline |
September- October, 2014. |
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Contact |
ICCI Officer |
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For more information please check the following links:
Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities
http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/eopg/
Agricultural Adaptation Council
FedDev Ontario Programs
http://www.feddevontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/h_00122.html
OMAFRA Funding Programs and Support
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/industry/funding-prog-index.htm
Ontario's Centres of Excellence
http://www.oce-ontario.org/programs
Milk Ingredients
http://www.milkingredients.ca/index-eng.php
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/funding/home.jsp
Mentor Works
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/funding/index.shtml
The National Angel Capital Organization