Grants and Contributions

Acquisition of equipment and marketing strategy: The project aims to increase the growth in the defense sector of an aerospace company specializing in the designing of avionics systems.

Acquisition of equipment and marketing strategy: The project aims to increase the productivity and sales of a food processing company specializing in the production of frozen, ready-to-heat processed seafood dishes.

Marketing strategy: The project aims to diversify the markets of a company specializing in manufacturing packaging solutions.

Grant to enable participation in the Indigenous Oversight Forum for NGTL cowriting committee.

Grant to enable participation in the Indigenous Oversight Forum for NGTL cowriting committee.

The University of Calgary, in partnership with Curtin University campuses in Australia, Malaysia, and Singapore, proposes a transdisciplinary scholarship program focused on sustainable and regenerative urban development in the Indo-Pacific. This project proposes three cohorts of 15 Graduate Scholars. Over six weeks, Canadian graduate students will engage in intensive study and fieldwork across three countries, exploring circular systems and nature-based solutions to urban challenges such as water, energy, and mobility. Potential areas of focus include regenerative urban futures and sustainable industrial development, designing sustainable and regenerative futures in the Indo-Pacific, and developing green 'bridges' to understand Canada's role and capabilities in contributing to a sustainable and regenerative futures for the Indo-Pacific region. Supported by two faculty fellows, participants will collaborate on team projects that integrate systems thinking and regional context, culminating in published policy proposals. Leveraging a strategic alliance with Curtin University and existing infrastructure, the program offers strong value for investment and prepares students for careers intersecting with the Indo-Pacific region. ?

This project aims to improve the well being and resilience of families in Suriname by increasing access to high quality, professional family counselling services. By training a cohort of counsellors in evidence based methods, the project helps ensure that families experiencing stress, conflict, or psychological challenges receive timely, effective support. Project activities include: (1) developing and validating a comprehensive, evidence based training curriculum and practical case studies for family counselling; (2) delivering training to 20 participants through interactive lectures, hands on practice, supervision sessions, and continuous feedback; and (3) establishing and supporting a local professional network of trained counsellors to facilitate collaboration, referrals, and ongoing knowledge exchange.

This project aims to strengthen Suriname’s construction sector by increasing the number of skilled, certified workers who can meet modern industry and green infrastructure standards. By equipping apprentices with updated technical, environmental, and safety skills, the project contributes to a more competitive, professional, and sustainable construction workforce that can support national development. Project activities include: (1) developing and finalizing a competency based curriculum in sustainable green construction, supported by qualified trainers and appropriate training facilities; (2) delivering 8–9 weeks of combined classroom and hands on practical training, including technical, environmental, and health and safety modules; (3) recruiting and selecting 50 apprentices, prioritizing unemployed youth and underemployed workers, and placing them in on the job apprenticeships with certified construction firms; and (4) establishing formal partnerships with construction companies and contractors to provide mentorship, job placements, and career progression opportunities.

This project will support the delivery of the 9th World One Health Congress (WOHC) in Lisbon, Portugal in September 2026, which will strengthen global health security by connecting One Health science and global health security policy communities to advance collaboration to mitigate all manner of biological threats, whether deliberate, natural or accidental in nature. Project activities include: (1) execution of the four-day 9th WOHC; (2) organization of dedicated panel sessions on biological threat reduction; (3) delivery of workshop that profiles the Signature Initiative to Mitigate Biological Threats in Africa (SIMBA)’s Lusophone Network; and (4) implementation of a “One Health Fellowship” grant program prioritizing applicants from low-income countries.

Canada's assessed contribution to WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization