SCALE AI’s Accelerating program is for startups who want to become bigger players in the word of artificial intelligence. Programs certified through this program may receive up to $50,000 in the form of reimbursement of eligible costs per AI startup or SME focused on building applied AI products and services for supply chains.
The High-throughput and Secure Networks Challenge program aims at developing innovative technologies that will ultimately enable network operators and service providers to offer secure, affordable gigabit broadband services in rural and remote communities in Canada, well beyond the current high-speed internet standards.
The Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI) provides a way for federal partners to coordinate their efforts, reduce administrative burden and pool resources in support of Indigenous communities. This approach fills gaps in other funding programs that might create a barrier to Indigenous involvement in economic opportunities. SPI initiatives can span multiple years, have regional economic [...]
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Future Launch is a 10-year $500 million to help Canadian youth prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. RBC Future Launch is a catalyst for change-bringing people together to co-create solutions so young people are better prepared for the future of work.
Through the Clean Tech Internship program, employers can hire an intern for up to 8 months in a full-time position related to the use or development of clean tech, and CICan will contribute up to 70% of the intern’s salary, to a maximum of $15,000.
Protein Industries Canada (PIC) is an industry-led, not-for-profit organization created to position Canada as a global source of high-quality plant protein and plant-based co-products. PIC is one of Canada’s five Innovation Superclusters. PIC currently has two investment streams: Technology and Capacity Building.
Junction is a 9-week residency program that helps startup entrepreneurs to establish clear foundations for technology-driven businesses. Throughout the program, you will learn to develop and organize information that allows you to understand and articulate your company to anyone, clearly. The program combines educational content with applied workshops and events to help your founding [...]
The Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) is a $350 million investment made by the Government of Canada to support vulnerable populations as they manage the impacts of COVID-19. The Government is working with the United Way Centraide Canada, the Canadian Red Cross and Community Foundations of Canada, national-level intermediary organizations to disburse funds.
The Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF) will provide eligible Indigenous community-owned businesses with up to $500,000 in funding for ventures that demonstrate social and economic benefits for their communities. ABIF supports projects that increase: employment opportunities for Indigenous people local revenue streams for Indigenous communities the economies of Indigenous communities
Budget 2019 announced an investment of $22.8 million over 5 years for the development of an initiative to support the sustainable production and distribution of accessible digital books by Canadian independent publishers through the Canada Book Fund. The objective of this initiative is to encourage the Canadian book industry to integrate accessible publishing features into [...]
