Regional Economic Growth through Innovation has facilitated 11,414 federal grants, amounting to a total of $3,465,074,966.45. Top recipients include the University of Saskatchewan (Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization), University of Saskatchewan, and Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation. Prairies Economic Development Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada, and Pacific Economic Development Canada are the primary contributing federal departments.
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Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
SaveTotal Grants
11,414
Total Amount
$3.5B
Provinces Served
7
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Saskatchewan (Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization) | 5 | $324.2M |
| 2 | University of Saskatchewan | 26 | $245.7M |
| 3 | Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation | 1 | $80.5M |
| 4 | Parkland County | 4 | $64.9M |
| 5 | Alberta Innovates | 14 | $62.3M |
| 6 | The University of British Columbia | 18 | $51.4M |
| 7 | Simon Fraser University | 14 | $48.4M |
| 8 | University of Calgary | 20 | $45.5M |
| 9 | British Columbia Institute of Technology | 5 | $27.6M |
| 10 | NFI Group | 2 | $25.0M |
| 11 | The Governors of the University of Alberta | 17 | $20.8M |
| 12 | SAIT | 14 | $19.6M |
| 13 | Genoptic LED Inc. | 5 | $19.1M |
| 14 | B.C. Investment Agriculture Foundation | 2 | $18.7M |
| 15 | Loop Energy Inc. | 2 | $18.6M |
| 16 | BroadbandTV Corp. | 4 | $18.2M |
| 17 | The Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. | 10 | $18.1M |
| 18 | Leduc County | 1 | $17.7M |
| 19 | Headversity | 3 | $17.4M |
| 20 | Alberta Motor Transport Association, The Governors of the University of Alberta | 4 | $16.2M |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 6,622 | $1.3B | 39% |
| BC | 3,515 | $939.2M | 27% |
| SK | 679 | $857.4M | 25% |
| MB | 549 | $297.5M | 9% |
| ON | 43 | $27.0M | 1% |
| NS | 2 | $643.5K | 0% |
| QC | 4 | $307.2K | 0% |
Departments Administering This Program
| # | Department | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairies Economic Development Canada | 1,611 | $1.7B |
| 2 | Western Economic Diversification Canada | 9,233 | $1.2B |
| 3 | Pacific Economic Development Canada | 569 | $575.6M |
| 4 | Unknown | 1 | $729.1K |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
University of Saskatchewan (Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization)
$79.4M
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University of Saskatchewan (Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization)
$76.2M
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University of Saskatchewan (Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization)
$76.2M
--
University of Saskatchewan (Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization)
$46.2M
--
University of Saskatchewan (Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization)
$46.2M
--
Parkland County
$17.5M
--
Parkland County
$17.5M
--
Parkland County
$17.5M
--
NFI Group
$15.0M
--
Parkland County
$12.4M
--
Alberta Innovates
$10.0M
--
Alberta Innovates
$10.0M
--
NFI Group
$10.0M
--
Simon Fraser University
$10.0M
--
B.C. Investment Agriculture Foundation
$9.9M
--
Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation
$80.5M--
Establish the Canadian Critical Drug Initiative in Alberta
University of Saskatchewan (Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization)
$79.4M--
Establish a National Centre for Pandemic Research
University of Saskatchewan (Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization)
$76.2M--
Establish a National Centre for Pandemic Research
University of Saskatchewan (Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization)
$76.2M--
Establish a National Centre for Pandemic Research
University of Saskatchewan
$46.2M--
Establish a National Centre for Pandemic Research
University of Saskatchewan (Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization)
$46.2M--
Establish a National Centre for Pandemic Research
University of Saskatchewan (Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization)
$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
$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
NFI Group
$15.0M--
Expansion of all-Canadian heavy-duty transit bus manufacturing capacity in Canada
Parkland County
$12.4M--
Upgrade Spruce Valley and Pinchbeck-Bevington road intersections at Highway 16A in Acheson
Alberta Innovates
$10.0M--
Establish a facility to advance technologies converting Alberta's bitumen to carbon fibre
Alberta Innovates
$10.0M--
Establish a facility to advance technologies converting Alberta's bitumen to carbon fibre
NFI Group
$10.0M--
Modernize motorcoach manufacturing and build zero-emission bus capability - Budget 2021
Simon Fraser University
$10.0M--
Create an Agtech Innovation Sandbox (AGIS) to scale up and commercialize agtech in BC
B.C. Investment Agriculture Foundation
$9.9M--
Deliver the Canada Seafood Stabilization Fund (CSSF) in British Columbia
Innovate BC
$9.9M--
Establish an Integrated Marketplace Initiative
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