Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
ON, Canada
Funding for agri-tech and cleantech solutions in York Region
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- grant_single|openingDateSeptember 05, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateOctober 13, 2023
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
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- ventureLAB
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If you are an entrepreneur or small business in agri-tech and/or cleantech, you could receive up to $10,000 for solutions that support and enhance social and environmental sustainability in York Region and beyond.
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There are eligible projects and activities for this grant:
- Information and knowledge dissemination through workshops
- Community outreach and engagement
- Digitizing communities
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$10,000
Implementing agri-tech workshops for sustainable farming practices
$10,000
Digitizing rural communities to improve agricultural yield and sustainability
$10,000
Conducting community engagement activities for urban sustainable gardening
$10,000
Creating digital modules to educate communities on renewable energy solutions
$10,000
Developing a mobile application to assist farmers with crop management
$10,000
Outreach program to engage local communities in waste reduction strategies
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The eligibility criteria for this grant are as follows:
- Applicant must be a not-for-profit York Region-based organization or the proposed activities take place in, or benefit York Region
- Must contribute to innovation in York Region and have a proven track record of delivering programs and services that support innovation and sustainability
- Demonstrate innovative solutions or services that expand inclusion, diversity, or accessibility in York Region
- Must be able to match the $10,000 fund
- A project cannot be funded for more than twice, and previously funded recipients will not be eligible for two consecutive rounds of funding
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There are eligible types of companies for the grant. Small businesses or entrepreneurs developing Agri-tech and Cleantech solutions in Canada are eligible to apply for the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund. Eligible ventures should be based in York Region, engaged with a York Region innovation partner, have 1-99 employees, and be developing innovative solutions in areas such as precision agriculture, robotics, vertical farming, automation in the food value chain, food ecosystem sustainability, decarbonization, or electric vehicles.
- Company incorporated and based in Canada
- Operational in York Region or willing to engage with a York Region innovation partner
- Venture size of 1-99 employees with at least one business and one technical co-founder
- Must develop Agri-tech, Agri-food, or Cleantech solutions
- Projects should focus on areas like precision agriculture, robotics, vertical farming, etc.
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Based on the grant information provided, the fund does not support individuals or for-profit entities.
- Individuals
- For-profit entities
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Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Information and knowledge dissemination through workshops
- Community outreach and engagement
- Digitizing communities
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Community impact and economic benefits for York Region
- Organizational capacity and governance
- Collaborative innovation
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Clarity and completeness of the project application
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VentureLAB 2023 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund Summary
VentureLAB's 2023 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund supports nonprofits serving underrepresented communities and startups developing Agri-tech and Cleantech solutions. The fund offers financial support, mentorship, and resources to promote innovation and sustainability in York Region and beyond.
VentureLAB's 2023 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund aims to empower underrepresented communities and encourage Agri-tech and Cleantech innovation. The fund, with a contribution of $100,000 from York Region, supports early-stage start-ups, accelerators, and community partners. Nonprofits serving underrepresented communities can receive $10,000 each for initiatives that promote entrepreneurship. Small businesses and entrepreneurs developing Agri-tech and Cleantech solutions can also benefit by receiving $10,000 each to support innovation. The fund guidelines emphasize community impact, economic benefits, business viability, and growth potential. Overall, this initiative fosters diversity, sustainability, and inclusivity in York Region's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
