Special Session for WINN Proposals
On March 14, 2016, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) will launch the third call for proposals for the Western Innovation Initiative (WINN). The objective of WINN is to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in commercializing new technology-based products, processes and services.
WD has held a number of information sessions in Alberta during early March. Subsequent to these sessions, BioAlberta is holding a Special Session that will include:
- one to two hours with Mr. Hisham Aitelmaalam, WD
- two to three hours with Mr. Doug Maley
- Mr. Maley is a recently retired Assistant Deputy Minister from WD, where he was in a position to review all WINN proposals and make final recommendations on them. Mr. Maley will hold a group session, as well as one-on-one time with individual companies to provide tips to write a quality application proposal.
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Venue: |
Suite 230 Ledgeview Business Centre 9707 - 110 Street Edmonton, AB |
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Thursday, March 17, 2016 |
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Agenda: |
10:00am Registration - Coffee
10:30am Introductions - Mr. Hisham Aitelmaalam, WD 12:00 -1:00pm Lunch provided 1:00 - 4:00pm Mr. Doug Maley, Retired ADM from WD Will lead Group and Individual sessions |
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REGISTER NOW Includes Lunch |
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Background
The Western Innovation Initiative (WINN) is a $100M, five-year federal funding initiative that provides repayable contributions to SME’s located in Western Canada. SMEs in Western Canada may request up to $3.5M per project to commercialize the development of their technology-based products, processes and services. There is a maximum funding limit of $7.5M per recipient over the five-year period. WINN is an interest-free repayable contribution and is usually paid back over a five year period. WINN seeks to enhance Canada’s business advantages and encourage the private sector to bring new ideas to market.