Programs / Resources
Programs to assist companies positioned to help with COVID-19 efforts:
- Call to action: Canadian manufacturers needed to help combat COVID-19
- NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program
- Direct support to key Canadian companies that are working on research and development projects to fight COVID-19
- NRC COVID-19 Challenge Program
- Source equipment needed to support Canada’s response to COVID-19
The Alberta Emergency Management Agency programs:
- The Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC)
- Manage, advertise, distribute, and download public purchasing opportunities for goods, services, and construction in Alberta.
- The Emergency Response Database
- Add your company’s capabilities to the database, and if there is an emergency requirement for your product or service, you will be contacted by a representative of the Government of Alberta
Open Source COVID-19 Medical Supplies: Our Intent, Needs, and Your Role
- Transparent, accurate, medically-reviewed content that will help communities around the world develop open source medical supplies.
ISC Challenge Deadlines Extended
- Nanocomposite Fabrics Production System
New closing date: April 7, 2020 - Surveying objects across an air-water interface
New closing date: April 7, 2020 - See more here
COVID-19 Funding
- Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
- Taxable benefit of $2000 a month for up to 4 months to those who are unable to work due to COVID-19
- Learn more
- For small employers a temporary wage subsidy for three months.
- 10% of remuneration paid during that period, up to a maximum subsidy of $1,375 per employee and $25,000 per employer.
The federal government has announced support for businesses. The following two are specifically targeted at SMEs:
Virtual Events
Foresight – Resources and Discussion on COVID-19
- March 31, 1:00-2:00pm (MST) | Webinar | Register Here
Ontario Clean Tech Industry Alliance – COVID-19 Economic Impact & Policy Recommendations
- March 31, 2:15-3:45pm (MST) | Webinar | Register Here
MaRS Cleantech – Accessing Capital During the COVID-19 Crisis
- April 1, 9:00 – 10:00am (MST) | Webinar | Register Here
Startup Commons – Cash Flow Management Webinar
- April 2, 7:00-8:00am (MST) | Webinar | Register Here
NREL Industry Growth Forum
- April 29-30 | Register Here
- NPC Virtual Pitch Series: Sustainable Packaging, March 26
- NPC Virtual Pitch Series: Insect Protein Showcase, April 23 (Special Event)
- Food Edge, May 6-7 (Virtual)
- NPC Virtual Pitch Series: Food Production, May 28
- NPC Virtual Pitch Series: ‘Better For You’ Food & Beverage (Part 2), June 18
Venture Summit | West [digital edition]
- May 5th – 7th | Register Here | ACTia Member Discount Available
Last Updated: March 26th
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