Grants and Contributions:
Title:
900482
Agreement Number:
900482
Agreement Value:
$456,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 28, 2026 - Jan 31, 2029
Description:
Supporting young professionals during 15-week engagement to undertake innovative AI and technology projects with small to medium sized businesses in Northern Ontario.
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-Q4-037
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:
Thunder Bay—Rainy River
Federal Riding Number:
35107
Program:
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
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:
913910