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  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T18:15:37Z",
  "source": "Assay Systems register, https://assay-systems.com/register/",
  "access_notice": "On 15 November 2026, automated access to assay-systems.com closes. After that date, access is available only under a paid annual subscription contract. Contact: contact@assay-systems.com",
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    "name": "Kootenay Association for Science and Technology: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/kootenay-association-for-science-and-technology/",
    "summary": "10 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $3.2M with Kootenay Association for Science and Technology, 2007–2025.",
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        "value": 10,
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        "value": 3,
        "unit": "count"
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        "unit": "count"
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    "text": [
      "Build the Kootenay Advanced Manufacturing and Digital Technology Clusters",
      "Build the Kootenay Advanced Manufacturing and Digital Technology Clusters",
      "The project provides direct delivery of business growth supports to rural technology Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) via the Venture Accelerator Program (VAP).",
      "The project provides direct delivery of business growth supports to rural technology Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) via the Venture Accelerator Program (VAP).",
      "The project provides direct delivery of structured business growth supports to rural technology entrepreneurs and SMEs via business coaching from seasoned Entrepreneurs in Residence.",
      "The project provides direct delivery of business growth supports to rural technology entrepreneurs via business coaching and access to free professional and technical services, marketing and training.",
      "The project provides direct delivery of business growth supports to rural technology Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) via the Venture Accelerator Program (VAP) and the Investment Readiness Training (IRT) Program.",
      "The project will provide direct delivery of business growth supports to rural technology entreprenerus via business coaching, access to professional and technical services, marketing and training."
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      {
        "name": "Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/59015-kamloops-thompson-nicola/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Pacific Economic Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/pacific-economic-development-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Edmonton Centre",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/15-edmonton-centre/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Western Economic Diversification Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/western-economic-diversification-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "National Research Council Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/national-research-council-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Saanich—Gulf Islands",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/59029-saanich-gulf-islands/"
      }
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    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"Kootenay Association for Science and Technology: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/kootenay-association-for-science-and-technology/"
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