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Calling all coders!
The Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is looking for people who code to create and deliver custom code under an open-source license. These low dollar value ($10K or less) coding opportu…
Canadian Meat Processing Technology Development Challenge
AAFC is launching a challenge to develop new technologies in the Canadian Meat Processing industry. The Challenge The Canadian meat processing (primary and secondary) industries for beef, hog, and po…
Enhancing Automation in Controlled Environment Agriculture Farming
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is an indoor technology-based production system where crops are grown under a modified and highly conditioned environment. The greenhouse sector and its deriv…
Virtual Trade Mission to South Korea - Applications OPEN
Now more than ever, building resiliency and sustainability in your business is important. As Canadian businesses continue to face the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Global Affairs Canada through i…
Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) Applications OPEN
Canada’s Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is an innovative and dynamic program aimed at helping Halifax's enterprises overcome barriers to exporting. The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offe…
Europe Market Development Program (EMDP) Applications OPEN
(le version français suit) Are you interested in doing business in Europe? The Europe Market Development Program (EMDP) will help Atlantic Canada-exporting companies expand their presence and grow sa…
Scale-up Hub Cambridge Applications OPEN
Helping Atlantic Canadian companies scale export sales Starting Monday, September 14, 2020 applications for Scale-up Hub Cambridge will be accepted online until September 28, 2020. This 9-month progr…
Public Services and Procurement Canada is Seeking a Canadian Coastal Zone Information System
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is seeking a web accessible single platform solution to be used as a decision support system to provide cost-effective and sustainable solution to coasta…
Canadian Food Inspection Agency is Seeking Innovative Pest Management Solutions
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is seeking innovative pest management solutions for quarantine and pre-shipment uses that will support many end-users in meeting phytosanitary requirements and add…
2020 AGTECH CTA: Now Accepting Applications
In August 2020, the Canadian Consulates of San Francisco and Minneapolis will host some of Canada’s most promising AgTech ventures as part of the AgTech Canadian Technology Accelerator. Participating…
Canadian Technology Accelerator Silicon Valley
The Canadian Technology Accelerator is a business development program that helps early stage Canadian technology (ICT) startups and SMEs with access to the unique resources of Silicon Valley to achie…
Canadian Export Challenge
The Canadian Export Challenge is Going Digital Are you interested in fast‑tracking your global business growth? This September, the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), along with Export Develo…
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