Program Closing: CME SMART Advanced Technology for Global Growth
The 3rd application intake for CME SMART Advanced Technology for Global Growth program will be closing on July 31, 2016 at 11:59pm, as funds have been almost fully committed. Applications received by this date will be evaluated and the most valuable projects may receive funding; however, applications submitted after this date will be declined and retained for future evaluation should additional funding become available. […]
Funding Webinar: Optimizing Returns from Multiple Government Funding Sources
We invite you to join us for our upcoming information session! Domestic and international competition is forcing Canadian businesses to develop new or improved products, increase productivity and expand sales in global markets. Financing for innovation or growth has always been a challenge for many companies in Canada. Both the federal and provincial governments provide […]
Upcoming Breakfast Seminar on Government Grants in Abbotsford, BC
Join us at the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, September 30th for a free breakfast and Seminar on Government Funding presented by our Regional Manager for Western Canada, Jaap Siekman, as well as the Innovation Advisor for the National Research Council of Canada Concierge Service, Erik Kaas. Time: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 7.30 am- […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CME Smart Prosperity Now Still Accepting Applications for Equipment Purchases and the Attendance of Trade Shows
If your manufacturing company is situated in Southern Ontario and is planning on purchasing or upgrading equipment, or planning on attending an upcoming trade show, then you could be receiving a grant for 1/3 of your costs (up to $75,000) from Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME). CME is Canada’s largest trade and industry association for […]
What is the CME Smart Program and how can it help you?
Continuous improvement in manufacturing is vital to help our businesses continue to grow and stay competitive in the global market. Have you thought about implementing changes to make your manufacturing process more lean? Are you working towards improving the quality of the product you manufacture? What about reducing a negative impact you may have on […]
Ontario Manufacturers and Exporters Can Receive Up to $50K in Smart Funding
Thanks to funding provided by the Government of Ontario, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) has created the CME SMART Program to help small and medium-sized manufacturers in Ontario improve their productivity so they can compete more effectively in the global economy. The program awards 50% funding for a project up to $50,000 for productivity improvements […]