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  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T10:55:46Z",
  "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": "Saint Mary's University Business Development Centre: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/saint-mary-s-university-business-development-centre/",
    "summary": "31 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $4.7M with Saint Mary's University Business Development Centre, 2006–2013.",
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        "label": "departments",
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        "label": "programs",
        "value": 8,
        "unit": "count"
      }
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    "text": [
      "Productivity and business growth initiatives",
      "Commercialization Accelerator Program",
      "Core operational funding for 2008 - 2009",
      "Core operational funding for 2009-2010",
      "Core operational funding for the University BDC",
      "Core operational funding for 2007-2008",
      "Core operational funding 2010 - 2011",
      "The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.",
      "Business management development skills",
      "Commercialization Accelerator Program (Phase II)",
      "International Council for Small Business World Conference",
      "Re-positioning Growth-Orientated Companies Initiative",
      "Business growth and value creation program",
      "Research - Growth Oriented Companies in Atlantic provinces",
      "The Youth Employment Strategy (YES) is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.",
      "The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.",
      "The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.",
      "The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.",
      "Establish entrepreneurship support to university students",
      "Create skills development publications",
      "Canadian Council Small Business/Entrepreneurship Conference",
      "Online Innovation Competition for Atlantic Canadian Students",
      "Are You Smarter than a CEO? 2010-2011 online competition",
      "Develop program focused on valuation and succession planning",
      "\"Are You Smarter Than a CEO?\" 2012 on-line post-secondary business competition",
      "Undertake workshops targeted for business growth",
      "Support for the 2010 \"Trumped\" competition",
      "Support for the 2011 \"Trumped\" competition",
      "Workshops targeted for human resources and growth",
      "Efficiency Through Technology training program",
      "Develop and deliver a leadership conference"
    ],
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        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/"
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      {
        "name": "Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/atlantic-canada-opportunities-agency/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Employment and Social Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/employment-and-social-development-canada/"
      }
    ],
    "assay_record": "ASY-CA-1POOA6M1S8",
    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"Saint Mary's University Business Development Centre: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/saint-mary-s-university-business-development-centre/"
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