Grants and Contributions:

Title:
900433
Agreement Number:
900433
Agreement Value:
$499,780.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 1, 2026 - Feb 1, 2029
Description:
Development of a regional food hub to support business creation and expansion including targeted financial assistance to businesses, advisory services, access to equipment and educational opportunities.
Organization:
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Expected Results:

Northern Ontario's businesses are innovative and growing; and regional innovation ecosystems are strong, dynamic and inclusive.

Location:
THUNDER BAY, Ontario, CA P7C 4W1
Reference Number:
200-2025-2026-Q4-033
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
870451291
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:

Non-Repayable Contribution 2025/26 to 2028/29

Recipient's Operating Name:
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Recipient's Legal Name:
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre Inc
Federal Riding Name:
Kenora—Kiiwetinoong
Federal Riding Number:
35045
Program:
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation Program
Program Purpose:

To provide streamlined, nationally consistent and yet regionally tailored support for business productivity and scale-up, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and women entrepreneurs and other underrepresented groups, and assist the enhancement of regional industrial and technology clusters and regional innovation ecosystems.

Coverage:
North West ON
NAICS Code:
333110