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Alberta Innovates supports innovation from idea generation to commercialization. It also provides financial support, expertise, networks and research services to small and medium-sized businesses in Alberta to help them develop and commercialize new technologies and ideas, enter new markets, and grow.
Funding Type:
Alberta Innovates provides several programs for different applications and offer financial support and expertise/coaching programs. The main programs include the Product Demonstration Program, Voucher/Micro-voucher Programs, and the Commercialization/R&D Associates Programs.
Product Demonstration Program
Provides grants up to $300k to firms to fund product demonstration with a potential customer/alliance.
Voucher Program
Provides grants up to $100k to promising tech-based firms to fund up to three service providers in technology development efforts.
Micro-Voucher Program
Provides grants up to $10k to promising tech-based firms to fund a service provider in technology development efforts.
Commercialization Associates Program
Provides grants up to $112k to help firms employ a highly trained resource for commercialization efforts.
R&D Associates Program
Provides grants up to $74.5k to help firms employ a highly trained resource for technology development efforts and commercialization acceleration.
Eligible Activities & Expenditures:
The list of eligible activities and expenditures will differ between programs, but ultimately the goal should be to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative technologies, products, processes or services.
Product Demonstration Program
To demonstrate a prototype to potential customers or distributors, to reduce the time to market
Eligible costs include those directly related to the project that are reasonable (i.e. not exceeding market price) and incur after approval and between arm’s length entities
To work with Service Providers for business and technology development purposes (e.g. new product R&D, advanced prototype testing, advanced market assessments)
Eligible costs include those directly related to the project that are reasonable (i.e. not exceeding market price) and incur after approval and between arm’s length entities
To hire a highly trained resource to accelerate technology development and commercialization efforts
Eligible expenses include those directly related to the project or directly related to the search for/hire of the associate
For most programs, the applicant is expected to contribute at least 25% of total eligible costs.
Who Qualifies?
Small and medium-sized SMEs in Alberta, incorporated and profit-oriented
Have 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
High potential, high growth, technology and knowledge-based firms
Alberta Innovates’ has a wide variety of programs. In addition to their general programs, that do not apply to one single sector (e.g. Product Demonstration, Voucher, Associates Programs, etc.), there are opportunities available for projects that apply to specific sectors such as Agriculture & Food, Health & Life Sciences, and Energy & Resources.
Industry Sectors of Interest for Alberta Innovates:
ICT digital
Manufacturing & Materials
Agriculture & Food
– Smart Agriculture and Food Innovation
Health & Life Sciences
– Accelerating Innovations into CarE Market Access (AICE) – Alberta SPOR SUPPORT Unit (AbSPORU)
Energy & Resources
– Alberta Bio Future – Bioenergy – Carbon Capture and Utilization – Cleaner Hydrocarbon Production – Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework – Innovative Hydrocarbon Products – Land and Biodiversity – Renewable and Alternative Energy – Water Innovation
Construction
Other
Deadline:
Timelines and intake will vary per program, however most general programs such as the Product Demonstration Program, Voucher Programs, and Associate Programs have open intake.
For assistance in preparing your submission and to position your application for approvalcontact EVAMAX Group to help you with the process. You may also email us at info@evamax.com or call 1-877-711-7733.
BCIP is a permanent, competitive first purchase program offered by the Canadian government to allow small businesses in Canada to test and pre-sell technologies to the Government of Canada before commercializing them. Canadian companies can submit a proposal for their technologies that potentially improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the government.
Funding Type:
The program has 2 streams:
Up to $500,000 contract value for Standard Components
Up to $1,000,000 contract value for Military Components
This is awarded through a government contract specifically for the company’s technology. Technology developers retain the IP during the process.
Eligible Activities:
The BCIP is looking for technology, equipment, software or services that:
can compete in the priority industry (see below)
demonstrate substantial benefits over existing goods and services in the industry
can be used within federal operations
Standard Components:
Product/Service must have at least of 80% Canadian content
Be pre-commercial and in the late stages of development
Must fit within one of the four categories: Environment, Health, Safety & Security, & Enabling Technologies
Proposals are evaluated on technical merit
Military Components:
Innovation that fits within the categories: Command & Support, Cyber-Security, Protecting the Soldier, Arctic and Maritime Security, In-Service Support, and Training Systems.
The technology must have a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 7-9, which represent projects that are in late-stage development or early-stage commercialization.
Who can apply?
A Canadian business, non-profit organization, or university
A partnership, post-secondary collaboration, or economic cluster
An international entity with an eligible Canadian Bidder
Own IP rights to the technology
Ensure the product is made with at least 80% Canadian resources
Not be earning revenue from the product
What are the Priority Industries?
Standard Components:
Biotech
ICT
Agrifood
Clean Tech/Green
Health Sciences
Safety/Defense
Military Components:
Aerospace
Cybersecurity
ICT
Health Sciences
Deadline:
There is a continuous in-take of applications for BCIP.
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The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) is an agreement that provides funding for innovations in the agricultural sector. It provides repayable grants to businesses as well as other entities that are directly involved in the agricultural industry.
Recognizing the importance of the agricultural sector as a driver for economic growth, the Canadian government launched CAP on April 1 of this year to provide repayable grants to various stakeholders in the agricultural sector.
With at least $3 billion in earmarked funds, CAP focuses on strengthening the competitiveness of the Canadian agricultural sector and providing opportunities for producers, processors, and SMEs in the face of global challenges to growth.
Key Areas of Focus
CAP aims to develop the Canadian agricultural sector by funding eligible For-Profit and Not-for-profit entities to undertake projects that are in line with the areas identified by CAP. These areas include:
Science, research, and innovation
Markets and trade
Environmental sustainability and climate change
Value-added agriculture and agri-food processing
Public trust
Risk Management
Federal & Provincial Funding
Federal Programs & Activities:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada delivers federal programs under CAP aimed at generating economic growth in the agricultural sector.
There are several sub-programs under CAP – Federally Funded activities, namely:
AgriMarketing:
The program supports industry-led promotional activities that differentiate Canadian products and producers, and leverage Canada’s reputation for high quality and safe food. The program also helps some sectors maintain their domestic market.
Who can apply: Small & Medium-sized Enterprises & National Industry Associations.
AgriCompetitiveness:
Funding will support sector-led activities such as farmer-oriented seminars, and conferences that identify industry best practices and build the capacity of the sector, farm business management, farm safety information, and tools, as well as activities which raise agricultural awareness.
Who can apply: Not-for-profit organizations including associations in Canada and Indigenous organizations.
AgriScience:
The focus of this program is to accelerate the pace of innovation, support pre-commercialization activities and invest in cutting-edge research to benefit the agricultural and agri-food sector. Project activities must address key industry and government priorities.
Who can apply: Not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous groups in the agriculture, agri-food, agri-based products sector.
AgriInnovate:
This program focuses on initiatives to accelerate the demonstration, commercialization, and/or adoption of innovative agri-based products, technologies, processes or services that increase agri-sector competitiveness and sustainability.
The program will provide repayable contributions on projects that:
demonstrate a recently proven innovation
adopt new or world-leading agricultural products, technologies or services in clean technology, automation or robotics, and precision agriculture
introduce significant improvements to the value-added sector
provide new opportunities, or expand existing export opportunities
Who can apply: For-profit organizations operating in the agriculture, agri-food, agri-based products sectors such as businesses and corporations, co-operatives, and Indigenous organizations.
AgriDiversity:
This program provides funding to help under-represented groups in Canadian agriculture, including youth, women, Indigenous People, and people with disabilities to fully participate in the sector. It also aims to develop their skills to take a leadership role, build their entrepreneurial capacity and business skills, facilitating the sharing of industry experience, best practices, and knowledge, and to help under-represented groups to manage transformation.
Who can apply: Not-for-profit organizations including associations in Canada, Indigenous organizations, and Official Language Minority Communities.
AgriAssurance:
This program focuses on supporting initiatives for development of assurance systems and standards to foster public trust.
Who can apply: Funding is offered through two components.
For National Industry associations – Funding provided will assist industry associations (Not-for-profit organizations in the agriculture, agri-food, agri-based products sector, including fish and seafood) develop assurance systems, standards or tools, such as: food safety, animal and plant health surveillance, animal welfare, environmental sustainability, traceability, quality standards, market attributes, food defense, and system integration.
For-Profit Organizations: Businesses operating in the agriculture, agri-food, agri-based products sector, including fish and seafood, such as businesses and corporations, co-operatives, and Indigenous organizations can apply for funding to obtain third-party certification when it is required to meet an export opportunity.
Deadline
Applications from producers, processors and other stakeholders are accepted until May 8, 2018. Get aFREE consultation.
Application process
Interested organizations and individuals may undergo a pre-screening eligibility assessment and must satisfy all requirements set by the program administrator. To know which CAP program best fits your business, and to position your grant proposals for seamless approval contact EVAMAX Group.
Cost-Shared programs by federal, provincial and territorial governments
Ever since it was launched, the CAP has been accepting applications in provinces where bilateral agreements have already been arranged, namely Ontario and Quebec. This investment will be cost-shared on a 60:40 basis and delivered by provinces and territories to ensure programs are tailored to meet regional needs.Read full article
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The partnership between the Automotive Parts Manufacturer’s Association (APMA), the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) and the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Economic Development and Growth (MEDG) supports the auto parts sector in adopting industry-leading software, hardware and/or provide training to improve processes and increase the competitiveness of the industry in Ontario.
The Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program (ASCIP) seeks to increase the sourcing capabilities of Ontario-based small and medium-sized automotive suppliers while encouraging innovation and productivity initiatives that increase success in the growing export markets.
Program Objectives
The ASCIP hopes to increase suppliers’ capabilities to deliver shorter design cycle times, more responsive to market changes and able to take advantage of new business.
This program supports the adoption of specific software, hardware and IT solutions that allow companies to manage the entire lifecycle of a product efficiently and cost-effectively.
Eligible Companies
Automotive Suppliers
Small and medium-sized Ontario-based enterprises (firms with either fewer than 500 employees globally or global revenues of less than $1 billion)
Larger firms are eligible but must partner with at least one Ontario-based small and medium-sized enterprise
At least 50 percent of the firm’s total sales revenue must come from auto supply sector
Only one project per company is allowed for the lifetime of the program
Eligible Projects:
Stream 1 – Technology Adoption: Eligible projects must focus on advancing product lifecycle management and improving competitiveness through the adoption of advanced IT technologies: hardware, software and/or training.
Stream 1 will provide grants to Ontario-based small and medium-sized auto parts supplier firms that conduct projects to advance product lifecycle management and improve competitiveness through the adoption of advanced hardware, software and/or training.
OCE will contract with a company and reimburse up to 50 percent of the total eligible project costs, or up to $100,000 per project, whichever is lower, with the company funding the remainder with matching cash contributions.
The APMA will provide support to the applicant company by marketing the ASCIP program to its members and support the applicants in developing project proposals.
Stream 2 – Mentorship Pilot Program: Eligible projects must focus on operational efficiency and competitiveness improvements. Adoption of advanced IT technologies may be included as part of the project overall scope.
Stream 2 will provide grants to Ontario-based small and medium-sized auto parts supplier firms that conduct projects to improve operational efficiency and competitiveness through the organizational adoption of lean manufacturing practices.
The mentors will be automotive industry experts with background and expertise in lean manufacturing process efficiency to assist suppliers with specific business development needs. They will be identified in collaboration between the Applicant Company and APMA, and matched based on project outcomes and overall company goals.
The services provided by the mentor will qualify as an eligible cost for selected projects. OCE will contract with a company and reimburse up to 50 percent of the total eligible project costs, or up to $100,000 per project, whichever is lower, with the company funding the remainder with matching cash contributions.
Eligible Expenditures
Travel & Living – Domestic
Salaries & Benefits
Operating Expenses (hardware and software implementation, direct materials, etc.)
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The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) provides funding to businesses, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations for economic development in southwestern Ontario. This program supports projects that create jobs, encourage innovation, collaboration and cluster development as well as attract private sector investment.
Who Qualifies
Eligible sectors
Projects in these sectors are eligible under this program:
There are two types of funding offered by this program: business and regional
Business stream
In order to be eligible for this stream, you need to:
employ at least 10 people
commit to creating at least 10 new jobs
be able to provide 3 years of operations/financial statements
be located in, or plan to locate in, a community in southwestern Ontario
invest at least $500,000 in the project
Regional stream
In order to be eligible for the regional stream, you need to:
focus on economic/business development and job creation in the area
align with provincial and regional priorities (e.g., introducing new forms of innovation, taking part in province-led economic development initiatives)
invest more than $100,000
have private sector support
be used for activities that are new to the organization
*If you are a business you must apply to the Business stream.
Eligible Costs
Business stream
The following cost categories are claimable for your project:
Project facility modifications/upgrades required for the project
Equipment and machinery
Labour (one-time)
Materials (one time)
Specialized Expertise
Skills training
Permits and Fees
Regional Stream
The following cost categories are claimable for your project:
Infrastructure for immediate investment such as public infrastructure (e.g. site servicing, power service upgrades, etc.)
Business attraction costs
Project facility modifications/upgrades
Equipment and machinery
Labour (one-time)
Materials (one-time)
Specialized expertise
Skills training
Project related permits, fees, and other similar charges
Funding Available
Business stream
You can obtain up to 15% of eligible project costs to a maximum grant of $1.5 million. You need to contribute at least 50% of the total costs from your own business or private financing.
Investments of more than $10 million that also create more than 50 new jobs may be eligible for a loan of up to $5 million.
Regional stream
Up to 50% of eligible project costs are obtainable to a maximum grant of $1.5 million. You need to contribute at least 35% of total costs through your own resources or private financing.
SWODF Success
The Ministry of Economic Development and Growth reports that with help from the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund, thirty companies will be adding and retaining over 5000 jobs in total. This represents a total of over $19 million in provincial funding starting from 2016.
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Application Deadline
This program is open at this time & has a continuous intake.
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The Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) provides funding to businesses, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations for economic development in eastern Ontario. This program supports projects that create jobs, encourage innovation, collaboration and cluster development as well as attract private sector investment.
Who Qualifies
Eligible sectors
Projects in these sectors are eligible under this program:
There are two types of funding offered by this program: business and regional
Business stream
In order to be eligible for this stream, you need to:
employ at least 10 people
commit to creating at least 10 new jobs
be able to provide 3 years of operations/financial statements
be located in, or plan to locate in, a community in eastern Ontario
invest at least $500,000 in the project
Regional stream
In order to be eligible for the regional stream, you need to:
focus on economic/business development and job creation in the area
align with provincial and regional priorities (e.g., introducing new forms of innovation, taking part in province-led economic development initiatives)
invest more than $100,000
have private sector support
be used for activities that are new to the organization
*If you are a business you must apply to the Business stream
Eligible Costs
Business stream
The following cost categories are claimable for your project:
Project facility modifications/upgrades required for the project
Equipment and machinery
Labour (one-time)
Materials (one time)
Specialized Expertise
Skills training
Permits and Fees
Regional Stream
The following cost categories are claimable for your project:
Infrastructure for immediate investment such as public infrastructure (e.g. site servicing, power service upgrades, etc.)
Business attraction costs
Project facility modifications/upgrades
Equipment and machinery
Labour (one-time)
Materials (one-time)
Specialized expertise
Skills training
Project related permits, fees, and other similar charges
Funding Available
Business stream
You can obtain up to 15% of eligible project costs to a maximum grant of $1.5 million. You need to contribute at least 50% of the total costs from your own business or private financing.
Investments of more than $10 million that also create more than 50 new jobs may be eligible for a loan of up to $5 million.
Regional stream
Up to 50% of eligible project costs are obtainable to a maximum grant of $1.5 million. You need to contribute at least 35% of total costs through your own resources or private financing.
EODF Success
The Ministry of Economic Development and Growth reports that with help from the Eastern Ontario Development Fund, seventeen companies will be adding and retaining over 1000 jobs in total. This represents a total of over $8 million in provincial funding starting from 2016.
Our team at EVAMAXstays on top of new developments & will keep you posted on any new available opportunities for Grants & Funding. You may also checkour latest articles.
Application Deadline
This program is open at this time & has a continuous intake.
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The Product Demonstration Program (PDP) looks to provide Alberta-based companies with the opportunity to develop novel and innovative technologies. The government of Alberta and the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade are providing incentives for your business to reduce time to market and commercialize your product.
In 2015, Alberta Innovates (AI) surveyed and identified key performance indicators identified by businesses that led to the success of technology development and implementation. One key factor pointed out by several companies was establishing a partner who could help transition from prototyping to sales. As a result, Alberta Innovates created the Product Demonstration Program to help companies with novel technologies find a strategic partner who could aid in the sales department.
Eligible Companies
To qualify as an Applicant, an Alberta SME is required to satisfy the following criteria: • be a for-profit SME; • demonstrate that the SME has engaged with a strategic partner(s), and that the relationship does not create a conflict of interest; • have a physical presence in Alberta; • meet the following definition of an SME: a company with fewer than 500 Full-Time employees, and less than $50,000,000 annual gross revenue; • be a legal entity: 1. incorporated in Alberta; or 2. incorporated federally or in another jurisdiction and extra-provincially registered in Alberta; or 3. a General Partnership, Limited Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership and registered in Alberta; • have no outstanding balance or otherwise owe money to Alberta Innovates or its subsidiaries.
Eligible Projects
To qualify for funding all projects must: • have the participation of an Alberta-based SME as the Applicant, and at least one Strategic Partner; • start after the execution of the Agreement between Alberta Innovates and the Applicant and must have clear, critical “go/no go” milestones; • be completed within two (2) years unless an extension is specifically approved in writing by Alberta Innovates; • submit to other criteria that Alberta Innovates may develop from time to time.
Project activities include but are not limited to the following:
Technology optimization critical for market acceptance
Manufacturing of a prototype for a demonstration project
Applications for regulatory approval and certifications critical for market acceptance
Testing of a prototype in an operational environment
Results assessment or verification of technical data.
Eligible Expenditures
Salary and benefits (one-time)
Materials
Capital assets & Software
Sub-contractors
Funding
This program offers up to $300,000 in funding over a maximum 2-year project. The funding amount will be determined on a per-company basis depending on the needs of your business. The amount funded by Alberta Innovates must be matched by the applicant.
Application Deadline
This program has a continuous intake period.
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NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) provides financial support to qualified small and medium-sized enterprises in Canada to help them undertake technology innovation.
Funding Type:
Non-repayable grant with two streams:
Small Technology Innovation Projects or the Accelerated Review Process (ARP)
Provides grants up to $50K to help firms fund research and development and/or commercialize technology projects.
Mid-sized Technology Innovation Projects
Provides larger grants up to $250k (depends on the project) that are typically focused on creating original software, developing new products, or engaged in other various internal R&D projects
Eligible Activities & Expenditures:
Focus on solving internal technical challenges, such as process or product/technology improvements. Projects that lead to new products, enhanced productivity, or new competitive advantages.
Market Assessment Program
For a product, process, or technology being developed, to help companies understand the market into which they will be selling their product, how to enter the market and with what features
Technology Validation
To work with an early adopter to measure the value proposition of their product or service and gather the “proof” and/or testimonials needed to help further customer adoption
IRAP R&D Technology Development
feasibility, prototype development.
Salary/wages of up to 80% for employees involved in the project and up to 50% of contractor expenses dedicated to the project.
Who Qualifies?
Small and medium-sized enterprises in Canada, incorporated and profit-oriented
Have 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
Your objective is to grow and generate profits through the development and commercialization of new or improved products, services, or processes that are innovative, technology-driven.
Industry Sectors of Interest for IRAP:
ICT digital
Manufacturing & Materials
Agriculture & Food
Energy & Resources
Construction
Health & Life Sciences
Other
Deadline:
This program has an open intake, however we recommend starting as early as their fiscal year, April 1, when their funds become available.
IRAP requires a funding proposal before the project starts. EVAMAX advisors work with clients pro-actively for the identification of potential IRAP eligible projects. We also help clients plan for funding strategy for research projects.
For assistance in preparing your submission and to position your application for approvalcontact EVAMAX Group to help you with the process. You may also email us at info@evamax.com or call 1-877-711-7733.
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The Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) is a program that was launched in 2017. It provides repayable and non-repayable contributions to support four distinct Streams of activities:
Stream 1: Encourage research and development (R&D) that will accelerate technology transfer and commercialization of innovative products, processes, and services;
Stream 2: Facilitate the growth and expansion of firms in Canada;
Stream 3: Attract and retain large-scale investments in Canada; and
Stream 4: Advance industrial research, development, and technology demonstration through collaboration between academia, non-profit organizations, and the private sector.
Who Qualifies:
The Strategic Innovation Fund focuses its support on larger projects that are over $10 million in requested contribution.
Streams 1, 2 and 3:
The Applicant must be a for-profit corporation—small, medium or large-sized—proposing to carry on business in Canada in the industrial and/or technology sectors. You can receive up to 50% of total eligible costs or a requested contribution starting at $10 million in funding.
Stream 4:
Applicants are a consortium that may include Canadian universities, colleges, research institutes, for-profit corporations (including SMEs) and/or not-for-profit entities operating in the industrial and/or technology sectors. You can receive up to 50% of total eligible costs.
Networks in the industrial and/or technology sectors are also eligible for this stream and can receive up to 100% of eligible costs. Stream 4 contributions are all non-repayable and you can receive a contribution starting at $10 million in funding.
Eligible Projects:
Each Stream has its own criteria as to what is an eligible project.
Stream 1—R&D and Commercialization
The project must involve activities related to the research, development, and commercialization of innovative products, processes and/or services. For example, projects could focus on:
R&D to test the commercial potential of an early TRL concept or finding;
Development of current products through the implementation of new technology that will enhance the Recipient’s competitive capability
Stream 2—Firm Expansion and Growth
The project must support the expansion or material improvement of existing industrial or technological facilities, or projects. For example, projects could focus on:
Increasing manufacturing capacity to meet demonstrated market demand;
Improving production efficiency through improvements to plant and equipment; or
Improving processes to increase efficiency
Stream 3—Investment Attraction and Reinvestment
The project must support new investment in industrial or technological facilities in Canada. For example, projects could focus on:
A Canadian company establishing a new production facility which did not previously exist in Canada;
Obtaining a production mandate for a product which was previously produced outside Canada or is being produced for the first time
Stream 4—Collaborative Technology Development and Demonstration
The project must support industrial research, including activities related to the discovery of new knowledge that aims to support the development of new technology-driven products, processes or services at early-stage technology readiness levels;
Development by a lead Tier 1 original equipment manufacturer company of a potential new product utilizing academic research findings, conjunction with SME suppliers and research councils
Further stream specific information can be obtained through EVAMAX GROUP, get aFREE consultation.
Eligible Costs:
Eligible costs are limited to non-recurring costs that are specifically related to the project, this includes:
direct labour
overhead (program limits apply)
subcontracts and consultants
direct materials and equipment
other direct costs
land and buildings
For assistance in preparing your submission and to position your application for approvalcontact EVAMAX Groupto help you with the process. You may also email us atinfo@evamax.comor call 1-877-711-7733.
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https://evamax.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Strategic-Innovation-Fund.jpg9001600adminhttps://evamax.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/logo-l-1.pngadmin2018-08-15 15:40:362019-01-22 22:28:19The Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)Scroll to top
