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  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T10:12:48Z",
  "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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    "type": "grant",
    "country": "ca",
    "name": "Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre Inc.: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/northwestern-ontario-innovation-centre-inc/",
    "summary": "38 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $38.3M with Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre Inc., 2006–2026.",
    "figures": [
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        "value": 38,
        "unit": "count"
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        "value": 38300000,
        "unit": "money",
        "currency": "CAD",
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        "display": "$38.3M"
      },
      {
        "label": "departments",
        "value": 3,
        "unit": "count"
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      {
        "label": "programs",
        "value": 7,
        "unit": "count"
      }
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    "text": [
      "Broadband This project will extend or enhance household access to high-speed Internet connectivity to 2697 Underserved Households in the district of Thunder Bay, Ontario, using fibre technologies",
      "Broadband project that will improve access to high-speed internet to 691 households located in 1 community in the region of Ignace, Ontario, using Fibre technology.",
      "To support the ICT Network in NW Ontario to grow the digital talent base, increase digital technology adoption and awareness and coordinate local and regional broadband deployment.",
      "A digital and communal professional development network with a goal of creating a pan northern dialogue and eliminate duplication of training and resource services,",
      "Establish broadband points of presence (PoP), in nine rural communities along Hwy 17 east of Thunder Bay, namely, Rossport, Hawk Junction, Heyden, Batchawana, Searchmount, Goulais River and Pays Pla",
      "Broadband capacity upgrade west and north of Thunder Bay",
      "Development of a regional food hub to support business creation and expansion including targeted financial assistance to businesses, advisory services, access to equipment and educational opportunities.",
      "Kenora and Rainy River District Innovation Link Expansion Project",
      "Supporting young professionals during 15-week engagement to undertake innovative AI and technology projects with small to medium sized businesses in Northern Ontario.",
      "Establish an advanced manufacturing and development lab by acquiring equipment and software, completing leasehold improvements and undertake training.",
      "Provide innovation firms with 5-10k in non-repayable funds to support growth activity.",
      "The Next Level project supports innovative companies to scale.",
      "Continuation of the Youth Effect Program with another 3 year project to develop youth skills, business development and growth opportunities for innovative businesses",
      "Two-year operational funding. Information Communication Technologies Network (ICTN) will be established and implemented for NW Ontario.",
      "Enhance management, innovation and trade capacity within SME by providing up to $5,000 in non-repayable support services to SMEs for market-readiness activitities.",
      "To establish four broadband points of presence (PoP) to serve eight rural communities along Hwy 105 north to the Red Lake area namely, Camp Robinson, Perrault Falls, Waubuskang First Nation, Snake Fal",
      "Fill broadband & cellular service in NW Ontario",
      "Establish broadband point of presence (PoP) in English River plus six other rural communities along Hwy 61 south of Thunder Bay namely, Pigeon River, Cloud Bay, Crooks, Little Trout Bay, Pardee and J",
      "To establish five broadband points of presence (PoP) that will serve six rural communities west and north of Thunder Bay namely, Nakina, Caramat, Armstrong, Whitesand, Gull Bay and Aroland First Nati",
      "Contribution to Organiszation supporting Innovation and Growth of SME's",
      "Analysis of the Northern Ontario Innovation Ecosystem.",
      "Analysis of the Northern Ontario Innovation Ecosystem.",
      "Transition support funding as NOTC moves to a sustainable business/innovation support model",
      "Develop strategy for business adoption of ICT applications",
      "Supporting early stage SMEs in NWO through innovation assisted by the Community Initiatives Officer to establish and/or expand their businesses.",
      "Develop & deliver a series of four interactive sessions on innovation customized to individual businesses"
    ],
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      {
        "name": "grants and contributions register",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Thornhill",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/35106-thornhill/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/innovation-science-and-economic-development-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Taiaiako'n-Parkdale-High Park",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/35105-taiaiakon-parkdale-high-park/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Huron Bruce",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/35042-huron-bruce/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/federal-economic-development-agency-for-northern-ontario/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Kenora—Kiiwetinoong",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/35045-kenora-kiiwetinoong/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Thunder Bay—Rainy River",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/35107-thunder-bay-rainy-river/"
      },
      {
        "name": "National Research Council Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/national-research-council-canada/"
      }
    ],
    "assay_record": "ASY-CA-1711OL606S",
    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre Inc.: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/northwestern-ontario-innovation-centre-inc/"
  }
}