NOHFC Programs

Emerging Technology

Emerging Technology
Supporting Technology Innovations to Grow the Northern Economy

 

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Just as Northern Ontario was built on the rich bounty of its natural resources throughout the 20th century, the future sustainability of the region will be founded on how we apply new technologies in the 21st century. The Emerging Technology Program is designed to encourage both the private and public sectors to develop exciting and viable new technologies that will contribute to future northern prosperity.

For the Public Sector:

Who is Eligible?

  • Eligible applicants may include partnerships and alliances comprising municipalities, private sector businesses and organizations, federal government and other government-related agencies.
  • Municipalities, First Nations, not-for-profit corporations and educational institutions may apply individually.
  • Projects must be located in Northern Ontario.

What is Eligible?

  • Information and communications technology projects
  • Film development and production
  • Value-added products
  • Biotechnology and life sciences projects
  • Intellectual property development

For the Private Sector:

Who is Eligible?

  • Eligible applicants may include individual private sector companies or consortiums of companies.
  • The applicant must be prepared to become incorporated and be incorporated prior to receiving assistance.

What is Eligible?

Eligible initiatives and activities include but are not limited to:

  • Information and communications technology projects
  • Film development and production
  • Value-added products
  • Biotechnology and life sciences projects
  • Intellectual property development
  • Staff training
  • Marketing
  • Land servicing costs
  • Capital project costs

Please download the Program Brochure below for complete details including eligibility, funding and guidelines.

Brochures and Applications

The publications on this website are available in PDF format and can be read by Adobe Acrobat. If you do not have a copy of Adobe Acrobat, you may download a copy of Acrobat from the Adobe website.

 

How to Apply

Send completed application forms to:

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
70 Foster Drive, Suite 200
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
P6A 6V8
fax: 1-705-945-6701
email: nohfc.ndm@ontario.ca

For More Information call our toll free line 1-800-461-8329