The 2015 Automotive Supplier Innovation Program (ASIP)
Over the next five years, the Government of Canada proposes to invest $100 million to develop the Automotive Supplier Innovation Program (ASIP). The program is designed to support Canadian automotive suppliers that are looking to develop commercially viable, ground-breaking products that meet new emission, safety, and fuel efficiency standards. Through the ASIP, small- to medium-sized […]
NorthBridge Success Story: Ontario Manufacturer Leverages SR&ED Tax Credit to Invest in Product Development
NorthBridge engaged a manufacturer in Brant County that was looking to develop new products and processes for their manufacturing facility. In order to enter new markets and become more competitive, the company was looking to invest in research and development. They had looked into government funding programs but were unaware that they qualified and could […]
Funding to Support Expansion Projects in Eastern Ontario
Companies located in Eastern Ontario that are looking to invest in a facility expansion project should consider the Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF). This funding program supports investment in Eastern Ontario, new innovation, and the creation of new jobs. EODF will provide non-repayable funding for up to 15% of eligible project costs, to a maximum […]
Details From CME Smart Information Session
On April 1st, 2015, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) held an information session outlining the details regarding the CME Smart program. The objective of this program is to support innovative projects that will integrate advanced technologies with products and processes to develop export opportunities. FedDev Ontario has injected about $18 million into this program, and […]
Harper Announces Federal Support for Trade Shows, Trade Missions, and Market Research
On March 18, 2015, Prime Minister Harper announced that the a new export development program will be launched that will provide a total of $50 million in direct financial assistance, over the course of 5 years, to entrepreneurs seeking to export to emerging markets for the first time. Non-repayable contributions will be offered to fund […]
Manufacturing-Based Funding Initiatives in Southern Ontario
On November 24, 2014, Industry Minister James Moore announced $9 million in funding to help southern Ontario manufacturers develop their businesses through innovation, job growth, and competition on a global scale. One way to help export-oriented manufacturers stay competitive globally through boosted export sales is to provide employees with in-demand skills training in innovative technology; […]
CME Presents 3-D Printing Demonstration in Mississauga
The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association (CME) is partnering with Renishaw Canada to present a 3D metal printing demonstration. The event will be held on December 11, 2014 at Renishaw Canada’s demonstration centre in Mississauga. Attendees will be able to witness Renishaw’s metal laser powder bed technology and the first 3D printed titanium bicycle. CME […]
New Round of Yves Landry Foundation AIME Opens
The Yves Landry Foundation’s Achieving Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence (AIME) Global initiative, a program supporting employee training to support innovation, has opened once again as of December 1, 2014. The federal government has recently injected $9M in funding to the program, on top of the original $6M invested, to help southern Ontario manufacturers achieve a […]
CME SMART Launched with New Round of Funding
CME: SMART Advanced Technology for Global Growth has been launched in Ontario and will remain open until December 31, 2016. The program, administered by the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) and FedDev Ontario, aims to promote and develop southern Ontario’s manufacturing industry through funding advanced technology projects that lead to increased exports, domestic growth, job […]
CME Presents 3-D Printing Demonstration in Windsor
The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association (CME) is partnering with the University of Windsor to present a 3D printing and advanced manufacturing demonstration. The event will be held on December 3, 2014 at the University of Windsor in their new Joyce Entrepreneurship Centre. Attendees are also invited to tour the University’s manufacturing engineering lab. CME […]