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FUNDING PARTNERS


Access to funding for your project through our network of funding agencies and innovation programs.
NSERC

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)




  • Applied research & development



Investing in scientific discovery and people for the benefit of Canada, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada ensures that businesses are able to accelerate research and development. They provide the feedback loops from industry to academia to optimize technologies and to inform future discovery research.
NRC-IRAP

National Research Council-Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP)



  • Technical support

  • Business support


The National Research Council-Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) is Canada's premier innovation assistance program for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It is a vital component of the NRC, a cornerstone in Canada's innovation system, regarded worldwide as one of the best programs of its kind.
Innovation PEI

Innovation PEI



  • Business skills and planning


Innovation PEI is focused on accelerating economic development in Prince Edward Island by investing in people, innovation, and infrastructure. Innovation PEI offers financial supports and services to promote: entrepreneurship, business development, business improvement & expansion, investment, job creation, research and innovation, and trade and export development.
ACOA

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)



  • Commercialization

  • Equipment & infrastructure


The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency works to create opportunities for economic growth in Atlantic Canada by helping businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, by working with diverse communities to develop and diversify local economies, and by championing the strengths of Atlantic Canada.
Emergence

Emergence



  • Mentorship

  • Business support


Emergence is a virtual business incubator focused on food-to-pharma. Companies receive comprehensive support customized to their needs and benefit from experienced mentorship, specialist services and established networks.