Tag: commits
Federal government commits $4.8M to Knowledge Hub, NACO through WES
The funding is aimed to create educational resources that support women entrepreneurs, investors. The federal government has made $4.8 million in new commitments to…
NGen commits $19 million to 12 new AI manufacturing projects
Industry contributions bring the total value of the projects to $55 million. Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) has announced $19 million in innovation cluster…
Federal government commits $2.7 million to new education project through Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem Fund
FAIR.E, launched this week, will provide entrepreneurship education programs to 1,800 women in six provinces. The federal government kicked off Small Business Week 2023…
Google Canada commits $2.5-million grant to NPower Canada to help 5,000 job-seekers develop tech skills
This grant enables NPower to integrate Google Career Certificates in its programs. NPower Canada, a national employment initiative that offers professional skills training,…
PrairiesCan commits $6.1 million for downtown Calgary innovation hub, local business retention programs
Funded projects are expected to support and create over 1,000 jobs, the government says. The Government of Canada is investing $6.1 million into Calgary…
Ontario commits $19 million to the province’s regional tech hubs to bolster EV manufacturing
ventureLAB, Communitech, Invest Ottawa, NORCAT among the recipients. The Government of Ontario is committing $19 million CAD to the province’s regional tech development sites…
Federal government commits $90 million to boost intellectual property support for startups
Communitech, MAIN, New Ventures BC, Innovate Calgary, and Springboard Atlantic all secured funding. The Government of Canada is investing $90 million to a group…
Google opens new Montréal office, commits $2.75 million to Québec tech
Google finally opens new Montréal office after big 2020 commitment to expand in Canada. Google has opened its new office in downtown Montréal and…
BDC commits $400 million for second cleantech-focused fund
Climate Tech Fund II focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Citing the importance of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the Business Development Bank of…
With new Thrive platform, BDC commits half a billion dollars to invest in Canadian women-led startups and funds
BDC Capital’s Women in Technology Venture Fund team has its second fund, lots more capital, and an expanded mandate. The Business Development Bank of…