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Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
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Total Grants
11,672
Total Amount
$4.1B
Provinces Served
7
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Saskatchewan (VIDO)|Université de la Saskatchewan (VIDO) | 4 | $278.0M |
| 2 | Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation and The Governors of the University of Alberta | 2 | $211.0M |
| 3 | University of Saskatchewan | 26 | $183.1M |
| 4 | Parkland County | 7 | $107.3M |
| 5 | University of Saskatchewan |Université de la Saskatchewan | 2 | $92.4M |
| 6 | The University of British Columbia | 23 | $77.1M |
| 7 | Simon Fraser University | 17 | $70.2M |
| 8 | Alberta Innovates | 15 | $63.8M |
| 9 | The Governors of the University of Calgary | 17 | $40.3M |
| 10 | British Columbia Institute of Technology|Institut de technologie de la Colombie-Britannique | 6 | $28.5M |
| 11 | The Governors of the University of Alberta | 19 | $26.8M |
| 12 | University of Saskatchewan|Université de la Saskatchewan | 1 | $23.0M |
| 13 | The Board of Governors of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology|Conseil des gouverneurs du Southern Alberta Institute of Technology | 15 | $21.0M |
| 14 | Genoptic LED Inc., Genoptic Smart Displays Inc. | 5 | $19.1M |
| 15 | B.C. Investment Agriculture Foundation | 2 | $18.7M |
| 16 | Loop Energy Inc. | 2 | $18.6M |
| 17 | The Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. | 10 | $18.1M |
| 18 | New Media Manitoba Inc. | 7 | $17.9M |
| 19 | Leduc County | 1 | $17.7M |
| 20 | Macromind Media INC. | 3 | $17.4M |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 6,706 | $1.6B | 40% |
| BC | 3,602 | $1.1B | 27% |
| SK | 717 | $913.7M | 22% |
| MB | 594 | $375.0M | 9% |
| ON | 47 | $32.3M | 1% |
| NS | 2 | $643.5K | 0% |
| QC | 4 | $307.2K | 0% |
Departments Administering This Program
| # | Department | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairies Economic Development Canada | 1,781 | $2.1B |
| 2 | Western Economic Diversification Canada | 9,233 | $1.2B |
| 3 | Pacific Economic Development Canada | 658 | $759.0M |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation and The Governors of the University of Alberta
$130.5M
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Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation and The Governors of the University of Alberta
$80.5M
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University of Saskatchewan (VIDO)|Université de la Saskatchewan (VIDO)
$79.4M
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University of Saskatchewan (VIDO)|Université de la Saskatchewan (VIDO)
$76.2M
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University of Saskatchewan (VIDO)|Université de la Saskatchewan (VIDO)
$76.2M
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University of Saskatchewan |Université de la Saskatchewan
$46.2M
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University of Saskatchewan (VIDO)|Université de la Saskatchewan (VIDO)
$46.2M
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University of Saskatchewan |Université de la Saskatchewan
$46.2M
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University of Saskatchewan|Université de la Saskatchewan
$23.0M
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Parkland County
$17.5M
--
Parkland County
$17.5M
--
Parkland County
$17.5M
--
Parkland County
$17.4M
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NFI Group Inc., New Flyer Industries Canada ULC
$15.0M
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Parkland County
$12.5M
--
Parkland County
$12.5M
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Parkland County
$12.4M
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Simon Fraser University
$10.2M
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NFI Group Inc.
$10.0M
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Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation and The Governors of the University of Alberta
$130.5M--
Establish the Canadian Critical Drug Initiative in Alberta
Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation and The Governors of the University of Alberta
$80.5M--
Establish the Canadian Critical Drug Initiative in Alberta
University of Saskatchewan (VIDO)|Université de la Saskatchewan (VIDO)
$79.4M--
Establish a National Centre for Pandemic Research
University of Saskatchewan (VIDO)|Université de la Saskatchewan (VIDO)
$76.2M--
Establish a National Centre for Pandemic Research
University of Saskatchewan (VIDO)|Université de la Saskatchewan (VIDO)
$76.2M--
Establish a National Centre for Pandemic Research
University of Saskatchewan |Université de la Saskatchewan
$46.2M--
Establish a National Centre for Pandemic Research
University of Saskatchewan (VIDO)|Université de la Saskatchewan (VIDO)
$46.2M--
Establish a National Centre for Pandemic Research
University of Saskatchewan |Université de la Saskatchewan
$46.2M--
Establish a National Centre for Pandemic Research
University of Saskatchewan
$31.0M--
Accelerate testing of COVID-19 prototype vaccine
University of Saskatchewan
$31.0M--
Accelerate testing of COVID-19 prototype vaccine
University of Saskatchewan
$31.0M--
Accelerate testing of COVID-19 prototype vaccine
University of Saskatchewan
$31.0M--
Accelerate testing of COVID-19 prototype vaccine
University of Saskatchewan
$31.0M--
Accelerate testing of COVID-19 prototype vaccine
University of Saskatchewan|Université de la Saskatchewan
$23.0M--
Accelerate testing of COVID-19 prototype vaccine
Leduc County
$17.7M--
Completion of the Nisku Spine Road
Parkland County
$17.5M--
Upgrade wastewater facility, develop a water feature, redevelop waterfront park in Wabamun
Parkland County
$17.5M--
Upgrade wastewater facility, develop a water feature, redevelop waterfront park in Wabamun
Parkland County
$17.5M--
Upgrade wastewater facility, develop a water feature, redevelop waterfront park in Wabamun
Parkland County
$17.4M--
Upgrade wastewater facility, develop a water feature, redevelop waterfront park in Wabamun
NFI Group Inc., New Flyer Industries Canada ULC
$15.0M--
Expansion of all-Canadian heavy-duty transit bus manufacturing capacity in Canada
Parkland County
$12.5M--
Upgrade Spruce Valley and Pinchbeck-Bevington road intersections at Highway 16A in Acheson
Parkland County
$12.5M--
Upgrade Spruce Valley and Pinchbeck-Bevington road intersections at Highway 16A in Acheson
Parkland County
$12.4M--
Upgrade Spruce Valley and Pinchbeck-Bevington road intersections at Highway 16A in Acheson
Simon Fraser University
$10.2M--
Establish Vancouver Quantum Network to advance secure communications in British Columbia
NFI Group Inc.
$10.0M--
Modernize motorcoach manufacturing and build zero-emission bus capability - Budget 2021
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