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Title:

Buidling Yukon Innovation

Agreement Number:

1819-CN-000025

Agreement Value:

$698,594.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 31, 2018 - Mar 31, 2020

Description:

The Yukon College’s Cold Climate Innovation Centre will support the research, prototype development and pilot testing of innovation and clean technology projects, host community workshops to promote and increase innovation in Yukon communities, increase community capacity and promote the development and adoption of clean technology solutions and relocate from the Yukon College Campus to the Yukon Innovation Hub.

Organization:

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Expected Results:

This project is expected to result in funding and mentoring support for a minimum of 25 entrepreneurs and the creation of 3 direct jobs. In addition, CCI is expected to provide advice and guidance to over 150 innovators and entrepreneurs.

Location:

WHITEHORSE, Yukon, CA Y1A 5K4

Reference Number:

1819-CN-000025

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Operating Name:

YUKON COLLEGE

Recipient's Legal Name:

5261 - YUKON COLLEGE

Federal Riding Name:

Yukon

Federal Riding Number:

60001

Program:

Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development Innovation

Program Purpose:

Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED) is an economic development program that strengthens key economic sectors in Canada's three territories. It helps to drive economic growth and diversification; support capacity development; enhance economic infrastructure in the North; and, will help create jobs for Northerners. SINED is focused on four priorities: innovation, economic growth and diversification, capacity development and economic infrastructure.