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Innovation resources

Many organizations can help your business innovate. They offer a variety of services or programs, such as consulting, scientific research assistance, networking and more. Learn more about them and take advantage of their services.

All of Canada

Regardless of where you are in Canada, these resources are available to help your business innovate.

• Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/5264/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  Access opportunities to sell your innovative products and services to federal government departments.
• BDC Consulting
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/2125/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  Find out how BDC's customized consulting services can help your business at all stages of development.
• Canadian Innovation Centre
  
  http://www.innovationcentre.ca/services
  You can get research, training and consulting services to help you turn your idea into a product or service that is ready to be put on the market.
• Canadian Intellectual Property Office
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/1430/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  If you want to protect your invention or creative work, this organization will provide you with what you need to protect your intellectual property rights.
• Domestic Dairy Product Innovation Program
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/1591/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  You may be able to get a higher milk quota to develop and produce new and innovative dairy products (excluding butter).
• Federal Research Laboratories
  
  http://data.fptt-pftt.gc.ca/fedlabs/fedlablist_e.cfm
  Find out about government research facilities and laboratories, and if they offer services to help your business carry out scientific or engineering research.
• Food Research and Development Centre
  
  http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1180639333520&lang=eng
  Get help meeting your needs in food processing, small-scale testing, research and information analysis.
• Industrial Research Assistance Program – Technical and Business Advisory Services
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3189/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  Get technical advice and assistance to help you through all stages of the innovation process.
• Innovation Insights
  
  http://www.tvp-ii.org/en/
  Through the exchange program, you could visit other manufacturers to study and share ideas on best practices in technological and process management.
• Networks of Centres of Excellence of Canada
  
  http://www.nce-rce.gc.ca/Index_eng.asp
  Learn how the Networks of Centres of Excellence can help your engineering, health, or natural, social, or biomedical science business.

Alberta ↑ top of page

These resources could help your Alberta business innovate.

• Alberta Deal Generator
  
  http://www.dealgenerator.com/einfo.htm
  If you have a technology business with high-growth potential, you may be able to obtain financing from this program's investment network.
• Alberta Innovates
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/4767/
  Applies to: Alberta
  You can get support for the research and innovation-based activities of your business from the Alberta Government.
• Alberta Product Commercialization Centres
  
  http://www.advancededandtech.alberta.ca/technology/support/centres.aspx
  If you are developing a new product, turn to a product commercialization centre to receive the technical equipment, lab, test facilities and services you need to bring your idea to market faster.
• Innovate Calgary
  
  http://www.innovatecalgary.com
  Access programs, services, and other resources to help start and grow your innovative technology-focused business.
• novaNAIT
  
  http://www.nait.ca/52497.htm
  Find the resources and services you could use to bring an invention, product or service to market, including coaching, business planning, business incubators, product development and laboratory services.
• Productivity Alberta
  
  http://www.productivityalberta.ca/tools
  Find out about the latest in productivity improvement tools, benchmarking, resources and services. You'll find everything you need to improve your productivity on this interactive Web portal.
• TEC Edmonton
  
  http://www.tecedmonton.com/HOME/Entrepreneur/tabid/90/Default.aspx
  Find the resources and services you need to bring an invention or business to market, including mentoring, business planning, market analysis, and much more.

Manitoba ↑ top of page

These resources could help your Manitoba business innovate.

• Food Development Centre
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3530/
  Applies to: Manitoba
  Learn how to transform your "fresh" food product ideas into market winners.
• Manitoba Industrial Technology Centre
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3030/
  Applies to: Manitoba
  Implement new technologies into your business and become more efficient and productive.

New Brunswick ↑ top of page

These resources could help your New Brunswick business innovate.

• New Brunswick Innovation Foundation
  
  http://www.nbif.ca
  The Foundation supports the development of innovation by making investments in research and development and early stage innovative-led companies in New Brunswick.
• Traduction NB Translation
  
  http://tnbt.ca/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
  Are you offering translation services or looking for a translator? Take advantage of programs and services offered to help you reach your full potential.

Newfoundland and Labrador ↑ top of page

These resources could help your Newfoundland and Labrador business innovate.

• Commercialization Program
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3290/
  Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
  Get financing for commercialization of innovative, market-ready products and services, including support for technology transfer activities.
• Newfoundland and Labrador Export and Innovation Awards
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3151/
  Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
  Have you encountered exporting or innovation successes? Nominate yourself for a chance to receive official recognition.

Northwest Territories ↑ top of page

These resources could help your Northwest Territories business innovate.

• Aurora Research Institute - Services for Researchers
  
  http://www.nwtresearch.com/default.aspx
  If you are looking to conduct research in the Northwest Territories, you can use facilities and equipment to help support your trip to the Western Arctic.

Nova Scotia ↑ top of page

These resources could help your Nova Scotia business innovate.

• Canadian Institute of Fisheries Technology
  
  http://cift.engineering.dal.ca/index.php
  Access research and development services on a cost recovery basis to develop advanced technologies relating to seafood.
• Innovacorp High Performance Incubation
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3651/
  Applies to: Nova Scotia
  Develop your innovative idea and grow your emerging technology business with incubation and mentoring.
• AgriTECH Park Inc. Business Incubator
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3653/
  Applies to: Nova Scotia
  Use this business incubator to grow and develop your innovative bio-economy products, services and technologies.

Ontario ↑ top of page

These resources could help your Ontario business innovate.

• Colleges Ontario Network for Industry Innovation
  
  http://www.conii.ca/faq.html
  You may be able to access innovation and technology support from colleges in Ontario to help with commercialization.
• Innovation Transfer Office of Carleton University
  
  http://www2.carleton.ca/ito/
  Find out how you may be able to access new technology opportunities and technical expertise offered by university researchers.
• MaRS
  
  http://www.marsdd.com/index.html
  Access business skills resources, networking opportunities and capital for your science or technology business.
• New Environmental Technology Evaluation Program: A guide for applicants
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/2368/
  Applies to: Ontario
  You could get help developing and marketing your environmental technology with results from this assessment program.
• Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
  
  http://www.nwoinnovation.ca/
  Take advantage of programs and services to establish or expand your business in Northwestern Ontario.
• Ontario Centres of Excellence: Research Programs
  
  http://www.oce-ontario.org/Pages/Research.aspx
  Tap into the research expertise of Ontario's universities, colleges and hospitals to help you innovate and stay competitive.
• Ontario Centres of Excellence: Talent Programs
  
  http://www.oce-ontario.org/Pages/Talent.aspx
  Learn about programs that could connect your technology-based business to Ontario research expertise in your field.
• Bloom Centre for Sustainability
  
  http://www.bloomcentre.com/
  Access services that may help your business commercialize sustainable energy and clean technologies.
• PARTEQ Innovations
  
  http://www.parteqinnovations.com/iandi.html
  Explore how your business may be able to access commercialization expertise and license innovative technologies developed by university researchers.
• Queen's Centre for Business Venturing
  
  http://business.queensu.ca/centres/qcbv/index.php
  Take advantage of business training and find financial resources for your innovative business.
• Regional Innovation Networks (Ontario)
  
  http://www.sse.gov.on.ca/medt/investinontario/en/Pages/bcrd_576.aspx
  Get help to develop and sell your innovative product or service.
• Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre
  
  http://www.ssmic.com/
  Find help to start or grow a technology business in Sault Ste. Marie or the Algoma District.
• The Research Park
  
  http://www.researchpark.ca
  Get help developing and commercializing your innovative product or service through partnerships with the University of Western Ontario's Research Park.
• Toronto Region Research Alliance
  
  http://www.trra.ca/en/
  Access business data, information on financial assistance, and support for your high tech business in the Toronto region.
• Waterloo Commercialization Office
  
  http://www.research.uwaterloo.ca/watco/industry.asp
  Find innovative opportunities and funding to help get your product or service to market.
• York Technology Alliance
  
  http://www.yorktech.ca/
  Find help to grow your technology business and connect with other technology leaders in the Greater Toronto Area.

Prince Edward Island ↑ top of page

These resources could help your Prince Edward Island business innovate.

• Atlantic Technology Centre
  
  http://www.atlantictechnologycentre.ca/
  If you are an information technology or new media company in Prince Edward Island, you can access office space with advanced communications and connectivity.

Quebec ↑ top of page

These resources could help your Quebec business innovate.

• Agence de l'efficacité énergétique
  
  http://www.aee.gouv.qc.ca/en/home/
  Find answers to your questions regarding energy efficiency pertaining to housing, transportation, and new technologies.
• Best business practices (only available in French)
  
  http://www.mdeie.gouv.qc.ca/objectifs/ameliorer/formation-et-perfectionnement/page/formations-9967/?tx_igaffichagepages_pi1%5Bmode%5D=single&tx_igaffichagepages
  Improve your knowledge of business practices with custom-made practical courses, workshops and seminars offered by this program.
• Carrefour recherche et développement forestier de la Côte-Nord (only available in French)
  
  http://carrefour.cegep-baie-comeau.qc.ca/
  If you operate a forestry business in Quebec, you could get services to help with technology transfer and access to forestry information and seminars.
• Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montréal
  
  http://www.ceim.org/index.aspx?Lang=EN-CA
  Get specialized advice to start up and develop your information technology, industrial technology, multimedia or life sciences business.
• Centre de développement du porc du Québec inc. (only available in French)
  
  http://www.cdpqinc.qc.ca/
  Find out about programs and services related to genetics, health, herds analysis and evaluation of commercial pigs.
• Centre de recherche industrielle du Québec
  
  http://www.criq.qc.ca/index_ang.html
  Benefit from the help of experts to certify a product, test a concept, verify a manufacturing procedure or implement a business intelligence service.
• College Centres for the Transfer of Technology
  
  http://www.reseautranstech.qc.ca/English/IndexEnglish.php
  The College Centres for the Transfer of Technology bring together more than 500 experts who will help you innovate through technical support, technological development, information and training.
• Quebec Institute of Graphic Communications
  
  http://www.icgq.qc.ca/
  You could get training, a tax credit or counselling by specialists from this centre of innovation and expertise in graphic communications in Quebec.
• Quebec liaison and transfer centres (only available in French)
  
  http://www.mdeie.gouv.qc.ca/objectifs/creer-liens/reseaux-de-recherche/page/valorisation-et-transfert-12510/?tx_igaffichagepages_pi1[mode]=single&tx_igaffichagepages_pi1[backPid]=43&tx_igaffichagepages_pi1[currentCat]=&cHash=1caf7693545f1fa11ea
  Get liaison officers to help you enter into strategic alliances with Quebec universities and finance your research and development projects.
• Innov newsletter
  
  http://www.innov.veille.qc.ca/ang/index.php
  Be aware of the best practices in innovation and economic development.
• Réseau Trans-tech
  
  http://www.reseautranstech.qc.ca/English/IndexEnglish.php
  Get support in your innovation process with technical help, technological development, information and training supplied by a network of experts.

Saskatchewan ↑ top of page

These resources could help your Saskatchewan business innovate.

• The Food Centre — Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre
  
  http://www.foodcentre.sk.ca/
  The Food Centre helps small, medium and large food processors with product and process development. The Centre provides specialized services, training and a federally-inspected pilot plant that aids in the commercialization of food products.
• SpringBoard West Innovations Inc.
  
  http://www.springboardwest.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1
  If you have an idea or invention which you would like to transform into a commercial reality, get help to achieve your goal from market researchers, patent experts and business analysts.

Yukon ↑ top of page

These resources could help your Yukon business innovate.

• Yukon Cold Climate Innovation Centre
  
  http://yccic.ca/
  Access funding, information, and networking opportunities to help your business develop, commercialize, and export sustainable cold climate technologies for subarctic regions around the world.
• Yukon Department of Energy, Mines and Resources - Production Services
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3247/
  Applies to: Yukon
  Find the resources you need to operate and manage your farm.