Insights on Sustainable CAP – Webinar Recap
On April 25, NorthBridge held a webinar to examine agricultural trends in Canada, discuss current and past programming available for agri-tech companies, and share updates on the recently announced Sustainable CAP. Since replacing the Canadian Agricultural Partnership on April 1, The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership has announced opportunities to expand markets, grow the sector, develop […]
New Funding Opportunities from Innovative Solutions Canada
The government of Canada is seeking to partner with eligible Canadian small businesses and innovators, to facilitate the early development, testing and validation of prototypes to solve major challenges through funding from Innovation Solutions Canada. Two new challenges were recently announced by Innovation Solutions Canada including a grant for Developing innovative phytosanitary treatment options for control […]
Made in Canada: Sustaining a Global Competitive Advantage in Cannabis Technology
Last month marked the one year anniversary since Canada became the first G7 country to legalize cannabis. On October 17, 2019, the Canadian Cannabis Regulations were updated to establish rules for the legal production and sale of three new classes of cannabis including edibles, extracts, and topicals, which are expected to become available for purchase in physical […]
Funding Opportunity for Ontario Companies Supporting Local Grain Farmers
Innovation in Canada is constantly being encouraged across all sectors of business as new technologies and processes can significantly improve production, jobs and profits. The farming sector in Ontario is no exception. With Ontario’s grain farmers responsible for growing 6 million acres of crops across the province, employing more than 40,000 workers and generating more […]
Capitalizing on the Growing Demand for Alternative Proteins
Alternative proteins are proving evermore propitious in the AgriTech and FoodTech sectors of Canadian industry as traditional meats lose favorability under the rising tensions brought on by climate change, population increase, and greater demand for healthy and sustainable living. Meat poses a unique challenge to the future given the environmental limitations of land and water […]
Non-dilutive Financing Strategies for AgriTech Projects
It is envisioned that by 2025, Canada will be a leader in Agricultural technology, recognized globally as a reliable and competitive supplier of safe, sustainable, high-quality agri-food products. In order to successfully realize this vision, significant obstacles must be overcome in relation to increasing demand for clean and sustainable farming practices as well as increasing […]
Canadian Agricultural Partnership- Second Intake for Ontario Applications Opening Soon
The new Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP), launched in April 2018, is a five-year, $3B federal-provincial-territorial agreement providing funding to agri-processors. The second Ontario CAP application intake for producers, processors, and other Agri businesses will be opening from August 7 – 28, 2018. Provincial CAP programs are being rolled out on a cost-shared (60:40) basis. Ontario’s CAP program offers various […]
Bridging the Commercialization Gap- Funding Opportunities
Is your company investing heavily in R&D but struggling to commercialize your innovations? Read our latest Excellence in Manufacturing blog series to learn about various non-dilutive financing options available to Canadian companies that can help close the gap between performing R&D to commercialization in the ICT, Manufacturing, and Agri-food sectors. Part 1: Business growth in Information and […]
Vancouver Agri-food EUREKA! Event About International R&D Collaboration
Join Dutch EUREKA! expert Arnold Meijer and learn about how Eureka! can help you collaborate with 40 countries worldwide. EUREKA! / Eurostars is a program that supports Canadian small & medium enterprises (SMEs) wanting to collaborate with partners in around 40 other countries, in Europe and worldwide, to conduct R&D and develop technologies for new products […]
New Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP)- Ontario Provincial Stream
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) administered by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has replaced the previous Growing Forward 2 program, and provides cost-sharing funding for processors and other agri-related businesses. The current Application intake round for producers, processors, and other businesses will conclude on May 8, 2018 and comprises multiple streams for each category. Additional application […]