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Innovation and the 2017 Budget

We thought we would try something different this year. A lot of really good articles have been written about the 2017 Canadian Federal Budget. Rather than highlighting key points like in previous years, we’ve decided to refer you to those articles that provide a good explanation of key points of the budget. Betakit has done an excellent job itemizing the key funding points in the 2017 budget. http://betakit.com/budget2017-calls-for-950-million-towards-superclusters-national-ai-strategy/ The budget has announced increased funding for accelerators and incubators, somewhat controversially. Here is a great counterpoint on the need for funding more business incubators. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/startups/tech-leaders-question-the-need-for-more-funding-for-business-incubators/article33631229/ Much has been made about the new support for AI and related technologies in the budget. This money will primarily be handled by the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR). Little known outside of academic circles, heres some more information about how CIFAR will use government money to advance AI, as seen through their pre-budget consultation. http://www.parl.gc.ca/Content/HOC/Committee/421/FINA/Brief/BR8398149/br-external/CanadianInstituteForAdvancedResearch-e.pdf Speaking […]

Welcome to MCN 3.0!

Welcome to the third iteration of the MCN website! Over the coming weeks and months, stay tuned for new content regarding SR&ED, OIDMTC and a variety of other content. If you have questions regarding programs such as the FedDev Investing in Business Innovation, Advanced Manufacturing Fund, IRAP and other programs to help accelerate your business, contact us! Have a question you would like us to answer on our blog? Submit your questions at info@mobilecapital.net, and we’ll attempt to answer your questions as quickly as possible. Thank you, and stay tuned!