Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network

Who is eligible?

There are eligible types of companies for this grant.

• Clean technology companies
• Competitive technology companies
• Emerging technology companies

Eligible expenses

This grant supports activities designed to foster growth and innovation in the bioindustrial sector, with a focus on developing competitive technology companies and sustainable practices. The eligible projects focus on supporting industry clusters, strengthening value chains, and advancing commercialization efforts.

• Supporting the continued growth of the Hybrid Chemistry Cluster in Sarnia-Lambton.
• Launching a new Sustainable Chemistry Cluster in the Eastern Ontario St. Lawrence Corridor region.
• Utilizing COMM SCI projects for cluster growth and to advance sustainable chemistry innovations.
• Building stronger hybrid chemistry value chains by addressing supply chain gaps.
• Accelerating clean economic growth by enhancing market pull through regional and global partnerships.
• Providing larger COMM SCI investments to technology companies for scaling to global levels.
• Facilitating venture capital partnerships for technology commercialization.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to companies located in specific geographical areas within Southern and Eastern Ontario. The eligible locations are strategic regions to boost the Hybrid Chemistry Cluster and establish a Sustainable Chemistry Cluster.

• Sarnia-Lambton region.
• Eastern Ontario St. Lawrence Corridor region centered around Brockville and Maitland.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The initiative aims to facilitate a transition to a sustainable, net-zero carbon economy through clean technology innovation.
• The Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network (OBIN) leverages partnerships to accelerate clean economic growth and remove barriers to commercialization.