Government of Canada Supports Agri-Business Accelerator in Guelph
Bioenterprise will help innovative agri-businesses grow and prosper in Ontario
(firmenpresse) - GUELPH, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 01/15/15 -- The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, on behalf of the Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), and Michael Chong, Member of Parliament for Wellington-Halton Hills, today announced the Government of Canada's investment in Bioenterprise Corporation (Bioenterprise), through the Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP).
With CAIP's investment, Bioenterprise will receive up to $2.5 million in funding over the next five years. This funding will help provide Canadian entrepreneurs with the resources and expertise needed to develop their business plan and cultivate new international markets for products and services.
The CAIP helps Canada's innovative businesses to grow, prosper and create jobs. This organization plays an important role in preparing early stage companies for successfully accessing investment capital, and serves as an invaluable resource for entrepreneurs in developing products for a competitive global marketplace.
The Government's commitment to investing in Science and Technology will strengthen Canada's position as a global leader in scientific research while looking to harness greater Canadian innovations that create jobs, increase prosperity, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.
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"Today's announcement will ensure Canada's promising start-up businesses have the resources they need to grow, innovate and create jobs right here in Guelph. Investing in Bioenterprise is just another example of our government's commitment to strengthening Canada's Science and Technology sector. I'm proud to say that the Government will continue to support Canadian innovation, create jobs, and promote economic growth."
Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services
"The government's top priority is creating jobs and economic growth. Through the Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program, entrepreneurs in Guelph and Wellington County will better be able to create high-quality jobs in innovative, competitive start-up businesses."
Michael Chong, Member of Parliament (Wellington-Halton Hills)
"The financial support provided by the Government of Canada through the Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program will allow us to provide commercialization services across Canada to entrepreneurs and companies engaged in agriculture, food and bioeconomy initiatives. The vision of the Canadian Government has helped to level the playing field for entrepreneurs everywhere and Bioenterprise is now able to provide key resources to help move Canadian innovations into global markets.
Dave Smardon, President & CEO, Bioenterprise Corporation
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Datum: 15.01.2015 - 15:31 Uhr
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