The federal government has shrunk the number of innovation programs it offers, but there’s still ample funding and opportunities available, government officials say.
Topic: Commercialization
European experts share critical ingredients for supercluster success: Alberta conference
R&D funding is just one of several factors that have contributed to the success of innovation superclusters across Europe.
NRC to launch new innovation challenge focused on clean fuels
Oil sands companies expected to play significant role in assessing and deploying new low-carbon technologies.
Oil sands innovation alliance opens projects to innovators from around the world
Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance, after driving improved environmental performance in the industry, expands its innovation opportunities to global collaboration.
B.C. clean tech firm Carbon Engineering secures $68M investment
The funding represents the largest-ever investment in “direct air capture,” a climate change mitigation technology that captures carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere.
University technology transfer has evolved, but more industry engagement will create better opportunities for commercialization
The most important change to the field of technology transfer has been the adoption of a strategic institutional approach at post-secondary institutions to external relations and economic development.
New University of Lethbridge hub for innovation and discovery nearly complete
The University of Lethbridge’s new $248-million hub for innovation, discovery and community engagement in science will feature incubation space for turning ideas into commercial products.
University of Calgary innovation hub receives $8.5M from city’s investment fund
A new Life Sciences Innovation Hub at the University of Calgary has received $8.5 million to support specialized programming for entrepreneurs and companies.
Case study: Confronting scaleup challenges at an innovative Alberta company
The scaling-up challenges faced by an innovative Alberta company.
Ottawa invests $6M in Mississauga-based cleantech firm Imtex Membranes
Mississauga-based Imtex Membranes receives $6 million from Ottawa to scale up and demonstrate its gas-separating technology for petrochemical operations.
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