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Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
Training and research for Yukon mining
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Yukon, Canada
Overview
Access comprehensive trades training via mobile state-of-the-art facilities and high-tech simulators, as well as research services aimed at making mining more sustainable and fostering innovation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Educational services
Location
- Yukon
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Employment and career training for Yukon’s mining industry.
- Contract training customized for northern residents and workers.
- Applied mining research and development projects.
- Safety training aligned with Yukon Occupational Health and Safety Standards.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Yukon residents.
- People who want to live and work in Yukon.
- Businesses and industry partners in the mining sector.
Eligible expenses
This grant supports projects and activities that enhance training, research, and development within Yukon's mining industry. The focus is on innovative, flexible training programs and applied research initiatives that address specific challenges and opportunities in the North.
- Development and implementation of employment and career training programs suited to Yukon's labour needs.
- Creation of unique training services using state-of-the-art facilities, mobile classrooms, and high-tech simulators.
- Collaboration with YukonU Research Centre to connect researchers with industry challenges and opportunities.
- Projects that foster sustainable and environmentally aware mining practices.
- Safety training programs following Yukon Occupational Health and Safety Standards.
- Industry-driven projects facilitated by the CNIM Governing Council to address educational and training needs in the mining sector.
Eligible geographic areas
- Yukon
Additional information
- CNIM works closely with the YukonU Research Centre, faculty, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
- The CNIM Governing Council meets quarterly.
- The Council includes Yukon University senior leaders, industry partners, and Yukon Government representatives.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM) Program
What is the Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)?
Access comprehensive trades training via mobile state-of-the-art facilities and high-tech simulators, as well as research services aimed at making mining more sustainable and fostering innovation.
Who is eligible for the Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM) program?
To be eligible for the Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM) program, you must:
The applicant must be a Yukon resident or a person who intends to live and work in Yukon.
What expenses are eligible under Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)?
Employment and career training for Yukon’s mining industry.
Contract training customized for northern residents and workers.
Applied mining research and development projects.
Safety training aligned with Yukon Occupational Health and Safety Standards.
Where is the Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM) available?
The Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM) program is available the province of Yukon.
Is the Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM) is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)?
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM) is funded by Yukon University