On November 6, 2020, the Government of Canada announced over $155M to extend NRC IRAP Innovation Assistance Program (IAP) funding for existing recipients who qualified and received IAP funding from April 1 to June 23, 2020. In April 2020, Prime Minister… Read more »
Congratulations Momentum Pitch Competition Finalists!
A warm congratulations to the ten innovative Canadian companies selected as finalists for the Momentum Technology Startup Pitch Competition, targeting the advanced manufacturing, energy, and mining sectors. Please wish them luck as they pitch in the virtual event this Friday,… Read more »
Potential extension of IRAP IAP as concerns grow over lull in private financing for start-ups
Government investment in early-stage companies is of particular importance at a time when there is a growing concern that many Canadian startups that rely on angel investors may be losing access to funding due to global uncertainty and border restrictions.… Read more »