Funding News
Fenomax receives $176k in funding
The federal government announced Monday that the firm Fenomax will receive $176,000 in repayable funding for the acquisition of equipment and expansion of its Riviere-Rouge factory. Fenomax specializes in the custom manufacture of PVC windows and the sale of steel doors. This financial assistance has been granted through the Community Diversification program. View the release.
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan support development of new environmental technology
The federal government and the government of Saskatchewan announced Friday that they
will support Genome Prairie in working with the University of Saskatchewan, Contango Strategies Ltd. and Cameco Corporation on an initiative to develop and commercialize innovative technology that will help minimize environmental impacts and associated reclamation costs in uranium mining and milling industries. The governments will offer a combined investment of almost $1.5 million toward the creation of new software for Microbial Assessment for Value-Added, Environmental, and Natural Resources (MAVEN). View the release.
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest in dialysis treatment research
The federal government and the government of Saskatchewan announced Friday funding for the University of Saskatchewan to develop and commercialize an improved hemodialysis treatment system to improve the quality of life for patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) by reducing the length and number of hemodialysis sessions. Through the Canada-Saskatchewan Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA), the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are investing a combined $789,000. View the release.
Niagara region businesses to benefit from funding
The federal government announced Friday a new investment of $337,500 for Ultimate Kiosk Inc. and the Niagara Angel Network. Agreements between Niagara College Canada and 14 local small- and medium-sized businesses to work on collaborative research projects were also announced. FedDev Ontario's support will help accelerate commercialization, productivity and competitiveness and encourage private sector investment in innovation. View the release.
Laser AMP receives funding
The federal government announced Friday that the firm Laser AMP has been granted $350,000 in repayable funding to improve its productivity. The enterprise, which has been specializing in metal laser cutting since 1995, intends to use the funding for the acquisition of equipment, including a new press brake and aluminium welding robot. This financial assistance has been granted through Canada Economic Development's Business and Regional Growth program. View the release.
Search retargeting start-up in Toronto receives funding
The federal government announced Friday that Chango, a leader in the emerging search retargeting market, will have greater opportunities to develop new technologies, thanks to a new investment. Chango will receive an investment of up to $978,333 through FedDev Ontario's Investing in Business Innovation. View the release.
Xpertdoc Technologies Inc. granted $109k in funding
The federal government announced Thursday that the firm Xpertdoc Technologies Inc. will receive $109,400 in repayable financial assistance to market its new software to U.S. insurance companies. The Lachenaie enterprise has developed Microsoft Office(R)-compatible data integration software for the automated creation of personalized documents. This financial assistance has been granted through the Business and Regional Growth program. View the release.
National Neurological Study receives $6M in funding
The federal government announced Thursday that 10 new research projects will benefit from an approximately $6 million investment from the Government of Canada. The funding announced will support research being carried out across Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with Neurological Health Charities Canada (NHCC), a coalition of 26 neurological charities, to implement these studies. View the release.
Conseil de d�veloppement bioalimentaire de Lanaudi�re receives funding
The federal government announced Wednesday that the Conseil de d�veloppement bioalimentaire de Lanaudi�re (CDBL) will receive $214,800 in non-repayable funding over three years to continue addressing the needs of small firms in the organic foods sector. This financial assistance has been granted through the Community Diversification program. View the release.
Parc des Trois Sœurs receives funding
The federal government announced last Tuesday that the Corporation du Parc des Trois Soeurs has been granted $294,032 in funding for the planning of the park's recreational tourism development. This funding has been granted through the Temporary Initiative for the Strengthening of Quebec's Forest Economies (TISQFE). View the release.
Government invests in bovine TB screening tests
The federal government announced last Tuesday an investment of nearly $320,000 to the Canadian Cattlemen's Association. The government is working with industry to identify a new diagnostic test for bovine tuberculosis in cattle that will be simpler and more cost-effective for regulatory agencies to administer. This investment was made through the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP). View the release.
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