Emerging Technology
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Just as Northern Ontario was built on the rich bounty of its natural resources throughout the 20th century, the future sustainability of the region will be founded on how we apply new technologies in the 21st century. The Emerging Technology Program is designed to encourage both the private and public sectors to develop exciting and viable new technologies that will contribute to future northern prosperity.
Notice
The Since 2004, the NOHFC has provided $54.8 million to 80 film and television projects in Northern Ontario with a view to developing a sustainable industry.
As a normal course of business, we are currently conducting a review of the film and television component of our Emerging Technology Program to determine if it is reaching its objectives, which are as follows:
• Increase film and television industry jobs and investment in Northern Ontario;
• Increase the number of high quality, original film and television productions produced in Northern Ontario; and
• Support the establishment of an infrastructure to grow and support the film and television industry in Northern Ontario.
All previously made commitments will be honoured but new applications will not be accepted at this time. The review is expected to conclude in the fall of 2013 and an updated notice will be posted to this website when a decision has been made.
We’re proud of the significant investments we have made to support the growth of this industry in Northern Ontario. Our review will consider the best way we can focus our efforts to support the continued success of this sector.
Thank you for your interest in this program and please check back to this web site for updates. For more information, please contact the NOHFC by email at nohfc.ndm@ontario.ca.
For the Public Sector:
Who is Eligible?
- Eligible applicants may include partnerships and alliances comprising municipalities, private sector businesses and organizations, federal government and other government-related agencies.
- Municipalities, First Nations, not-for-profit corporations and educational institutions may apply individually.
- Projects must be located in Northern Ontario.
What is Eligible?
- Information and communications technology infrastructure, including high speed Internet expansion and cellular expansion projects
- Centres of excellence
- Value-added products
- Biotechnology and life sciences projects
For the Private Sector:
Who is Eligible?
- Eligible applicants may include individual private sector companies or consortiums of companies.
- The applicant must be prepared to become incorporated and be incorporated prior to receiving assistance.
What is Eligible?
The NOHFC will work with individual companies to:
- increase research and development projects that demonstrate a high commercial potential
- foster greater commercialization of successful projects
- foster collaborative research and development activities in industry and among research institutions
- encourage successful innovation in small companies by supporting commercialization of internationally competitive products, processes and services.
Please download the Program Brochure below for complete details including eligibility, funding and guidelines.
How to Apply
Send completed application forms to:
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
70 Foster Drive, Suite 200
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
P6A 6V8
fax: 1-705-945-6701
email: nohfc.ndm@ontario.ca
For more information call our toll free line 1-800-461-8329.
