Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Sault Ste. Marie, ON · grants and contributions register · Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre: federal grants and contributions: 44 agreements; $12.2M value; 4 departments; 9 programs.

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44agreements
$12.2Mvalue
4departments
9programs

Largest agreements

900296$1.9Mvalue2026start2029end

A three-year funding distribution program designed to stimulate the development of the agri-food sector by promoting value-added processes and innovative production and processing practices.

514637$1.8Mvalue2023start2026end

Sustainable New Agri-Food Products and Productivity (SNAPP) Program 2023 to 2026

515351$953Kvalue2025start2028end

Continuation of the Innovation Acceleration Program, providing training and contributions to regional businesses for digital advancement and technology adoption.

512453$805Kvalue2020start2024end

To administer an Innovation Accelerator Program (IAP) through a redistribution agreement.

515418$754Kvalue2025start2027end

Boost competitiveness and productivity of SMEs through strategic Artificial Intelligence (AI) training and technology adoption.

513741$722Kvalue2022start2024end

Productivity and Scale-up Program for Northern Ontario's Meat Processing Sector, through operational assessments and further distribution for capital costs, aimed at diversifying supply chains

513061$613Kvalue2020start2021end

To provide liquidity relief in order to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19.

511982$591Kvalue2019start2023end

Agri-Food Innovation Ecosystem project for Algoma leading to technology adoption, export development and business scale-up.

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900591$467Kvalue2026start2029end

The project will support the agri-food innovation ecosystem by promoting technology adoption, business incubation, and facilitating regional sector planning.

514739$450Kvalue2023start2026end

Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) projects 2023-26 including food processing incubation and market development, horticulture new product development, and beef grazing innovation.

Youth - Skills Link - Project$303Kvalue2006start–end

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.

510438$295Kvalue2013start2016end
806135$290Kvalue2014start2015end

Sustainable Northern Agri-Food Products (SNAP)contributes to equipment costs resulting in the development of new and value-added agri-food products.

509373$263Kvalue2012start2016end

Launch pilot Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) to undertake research, market development and infrastructure projects in agri-food sector.

Agreement$203Kvalue2009start–end
509218$200Kvalue2012start2014end

Support the Innovation Accelerator Program supporting SMEs through small projects to develop entrepreneurs ability to grow their business along the commercialization path or fully into the marketplace

500842$146Kvalue2007start2010end

Plan, develop & implement a bioenergy plantation initiative

510360$140Kvalue2013start2017end

Implementation of SSM's Smart Energy Strategy.

510434$118Kvalue2013start2014end
501102$110Kvalue2007start2008end

4 YIP's - data technician, programmers & events coordinator

508876$109Kvalue2011start2011end

Establish a Northern Ontario Innovation Pavillion at the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) Discovery Conference in May 2011

Agreement$100Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$100Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$100Kvalue2014start–end
900384$75.0Kvalue2025start2027end

The project will support costs associated with hosting the 2026 North American Maple Syrup Council (NAMSC) conference to promote investment and innovation in this trade sector.

Agreement$75.0Kvalue2010start–end
Small Firm Assistance Program (SFAP) and Professional Services Program (PSP).$70.0Kvalue2018start2019end

The project will include delivery of a Small Firm Assistance Program (SFAP) and a Professional Services Program (PSP) which will provide early stage SMEs access to business and/or technical support services to assist them in their growth or competitiveness.

Agreement$60.4Kvalue2016start–end
504500$58.6Kvalue2009start2010end

Small Business Internships Project in Sault Ste Marie

900385$57.5Kvalue2025start2027end

To hire a Youth Intern to support the planning, execution, and post-event wrap up of the 2026 International Maple Syrup Conference in order to promote growth and innovation in this Northern Ontario sector.

901030$57.5Kvalue2026start2028end

A Regional Innovation Development Intern to advance regional collaboration and innovation and support the implementation and growth of strategic economic development initiatives.

500695$43.1Kvalue2007start2008end

Consultant to develop & implement health informatic initiatives

Agreement$40.0Kvalue2011start–end
805957$31.5Kvalue2013start2014end
503502$27.5Kvalue2008start2009end

YIP - spatial infection control technician

CSJ 2021 - Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)$22.5Kvalue2021start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2020 - Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)$22.1Kvalue2020start2020end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2022- Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)$18.1Kvalue2022start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$15.2Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

CSJ 2025 - Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)$11.1Kvalue2025start2025end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Departments

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario13agreements$9.2Mvalue4programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation Program
  • Northern Ontario Development Program
  • Northern Ontario Development Program - 2011

All grants from Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada13agreements$1.8Mvalue2programs
National Research Council Canada8agreements$749Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada10agreements$421Kvalue2programs
  • Youth - Skills Link - Project
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Years

20263agreements$2.4Mvalue2programs
  • Northern Ontario Development Program
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation Program
20255agreements$1.9Mvalue3programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation Program
  • Northern Ontario Development Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20241agreements$10.7Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20233agreements$2.3Mvalue3programs
  • Northern Ontario Development Program - 2011
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20222agreements$740Kvalue2programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20212agreements$26.5Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20203agreements$1.4Mvalue2programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20192agreements$607Kvalue2programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
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20182agreements$73.8Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20161agreements$60.4Kvalue0programs
    20142agreements$390Kvalue1programs
    • FedNor
    20135agreements$684Kvalue1programs
    • FedNor
    20123agreements$563Kvalue1programs
    • FedNor
    20112agreements$149Kvalue1programs
    • FedNor
    20101agreements$75.0Kvalue0programs
      20092agreements$262Kvalue1programs
      • Small Business Internship Program
      20081agreements$27.5Kvalue1programs
      • FedNor
      20073agreements$299Kvalue1programs
      • FedNor
      20061agreements$303Kvalue1programs
      • Youth - Skills Link - Project

      Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.