The Accessible Technology Development Program has awarded 59 grants, totaling $38,125,923. Key recipients include OCAD University, NEIL SQUIRE SOCIETY, and AccessNow (2490196 Ontario Inc.). Funding primarily originates from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, alongside an unspecified department.
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Accessible Technology Development Program
SaveTotal Grants
59
Total Amount
$38.1M
Provinces Served
6
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OCAD University | 4 | $9.2M |
| 2 | NEIL SQUIRE SOCIETY | 3 | $6.1M |
| 3 | AccessNow (2490196 Ontario Inc.) | 2 | $5.5M |
| 4 | Technologies HumanWare Inc | 5 | $3.4M |
| 5 | Trysight Inc.Trysight Inc. | 4 | $3.0M |
| 6 | Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital | 6 | $1.8M |
| 7 | Tetra Society of North America | 3 | $1.6M |
| 8 | Speech Mobility Communications Inc. | 3 | $1.5M |
| 9 | Ryerson University | 5 | $1.5M |
| 10 | Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières | 2 | $1.3M |
| 11 | McGill University | 1 | $608.6K |
| 12 | Canadian National Institute For The Blind | 2 | $557.7K |
| 13 | Adhawk Microsystems IncAdhawk Microsystems Inc | 1 | $429.7K |
| 14 | Centre for Equitable Library Service/Centre d'accès équit... | 1 | $351.0K |
| 15 | Compusult Limited | 2 | $247.8K |
| 16 | AbleDocs Inc. | 1 | $212.5K |
| 17 | Concordia University of Edmonton | 2 | $203.0K |
| 18 | Horizon Health Network | 2 | $199.8K |
| 19 | Health Design Lab Emily Carr University of Art + Design | 1 | $125.8K |
| 20 | Université LavalUniversité Laval | 2 | $106.4K |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 27 | $22.6M | 59% |
| BC | 11 | $8.0M | 21% |
| QC | 15 | $6.9M | 18% |
| NL | 2 | $247.8K | 1% |
| AB | 2 | $203.0K | 1% |
| NB | 2 | $199.8K | 1% |
Departments Administering This Program
| # | Department | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 48 | $38.1M |
| 2 | Unknown | 11 | $0 |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
NEIL SQUIRE SOCIETY
$3.1M
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NEIL SQUIRE SOCIETY
$3.1M
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OCAD University
$2.9M
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OCAD University
$2.9M
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AccessNow (2490196 Ontario Inc.)
$2.7M
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AccessNow (2490196 Ontario Inc.)
$2.7M
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OCAD University
$1.7M
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OCAD University
$1.7M
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Technologies HumanWare Inc
$1.1M
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Technologies HumanWare Inc
$1.1M
--
Technologies HumanWare Inc
$1.1M
--
Trysight Inc.Trysight Inc.
$998.7K
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Trysight Inc.Trysight Inc.
$998.7K
--
Trysight Inc.Trysight Inc.
$998.7K
--
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
$635.9K
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Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
$635.9K
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McGill University
$608.6K
--
Canadian National Institute For The Blind
$557.7K
--
Tetra Society of North America
$529.3K
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Tetra Society of North America
$529.3K
--
Tetra Society of North America
$529.3K
--
Speech Mobility Communications Inc.
$503.7K
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Speech Mobility Communications Inc.
$503.7K
--
Speech Mobility Communications Inc.
$503.7K
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Adhawk Microsystems IncAdhawk Microsystems Inc
$429.7K
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NEIL SQUIRE SOCIETY
$3.1M--
To develop and distribute assistive devices in categories of; switches, mouth operated systems and mounting solutions th...
NEIL SQUIRE SOCIETY
$3.1M--
To develop and distribute assistive devices in categories of; switches, mouth operated systems and mounting solutions th...
OCAD University
$2.9M--
Creation of accessible data analytics and data visualization tools, devices and applications.
OCAD University
$2.9M--
Creation of accessible data analytics and data visualization tools, devices and applications.
AccessNow (2490196 Ontario Inc.)
$2.7M--
An accessible tech project to develop a mobile application and national online platform that leverages a crowdsourcing m...
AccessNow (2490196 Ontario Inc.)
$2.7M--
An accessible tech project to develop a mobile application and national online platform that leverages a crowdsourcing m...
OCAD University
$1.7M--
Project to develop accessible tech with an Android application which will centralize interfaces and automate individual ...
OCAD University
$1.7M--
Project to develop accessible tech with an Android application which will centralize interfaces and automate individual ...
Technologies HumanWare Inc
$1.1M--
An accessible tech project to to develop a new low cost braille cell technology and braille reader
Technologies HumanWare Inc
$1.1M--
An accessible tech project to to develop a new low cost braille cell technology and braille reader
Technologies HumanWare Inc
$1.1M--
An accessible tech project to to develop a new low cost braille cell technology and braille reader
Trysight Inc.Trysight Inc.
$998.7K--
Development of the IZoom Screen Magnifier/Reader with the Viewpoint Wearable Magnifier/Reader using a finger tracking sy...
Trysight Inc.Trysight Inc.
$998.7K--
Development of the IZoom Screen Magnifier/Reader with the Viewpoint Wearable Magnifier/Reader using a finger tracking sy...
Trysight Inc.Trysight Inc.
$998.7K--
Development of the IZoom Screen Magnifier/Reader with the Viewpoint Wearable Magnifier/Reader using a finger tracking sy...
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
$635.9K--
Development of an IOS, Android and wearable application to assist people with Autism to perform daily work-related tasks...
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
$635.9K--
Development of an IOS, Android and wearable application to assist people with Autism to perform daily work-related tasks...
McGill University
$608.6K--
Enabling Access to Graphical Image Content Published via the Internet for People Who Are Blind, Deaf-Blind or Visually I...
Canadian National Institute For The Blind
$557.7K--
An accessible tech project to develop point-of-sales technology that is accessible to those with a visual impairment, al...
Tetra Society of North America
$529.3K--
The netClé project is the development of a simple affordable digital sensory and switch control platform, enabling disab...
Tetra Society of North America
$529.3K--
The netClé project is the development of a simple affordable digital sensory and switch control platform, enabling disab...
Tetra Society of North America
$529.3K--
The netClé project is the development of a simple affordable digital sensory and switch control platform, enabling disab...
Speech Mobility Communications Inc.
$503.7K--
Development of voice recognition, text-to-speech, and voice transcription software to enabled disabled workers to access...
Speech Mobility Communications Inc.
$503.7K--
Development of voice recognition, text-to-speech, and voice transcription software to enabled disabled workers to access...
Speech Mobility Communications Inc.
$503.7K--
Development of voice recognition, text-to-speech, and voice transcription software to enabled disabled workers to access...
Adhawk Microsystems IncAdhawk Microsystems Inc
$429.7K--
Accessible Wearable Computing - Smart Glasses with Integrated Eye Tracking
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