Backgrounder: Minister Vandal announces federal investment in jobs, small business growth and accelerating Manitoba’s green advantage

The Government of Canada is providing $4,647,489 to support five projects in Manitoba.

The combined total investments in the Manitoba economy will support the advancement of clean technology, small business growth, and the expansion of sustainable manufacturing capacity to accelerate Manitoba’s green advantage.

Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) – Investment of $2,731,313

Through the RIE program, the Government of Canada makes targeted investments in not-for-profit organizations that support businesses in priority sectors to innovate, grow and compete globally. RIE is open to not-for-profit organizations that support businesses, innovators, and entrepreneurs, for start-up, growth, productivity, technology commercialization, technology adoption, and export and investment attraction. Four Manitoba recipients of this funding were announced today:

• Manitoba Environmental Industries Association Inc. ($75,000)
  Host annual cleantech conferences in 2022 to 2024 to showcase innovative solutions to help Manitobans mitigate the climate crisis and make businesses more profitable through sustainability.
• University of Manitoba ($443,000)
  Advance the development of microelectronic technologies for value-added agriculture, aerospace, and bio-diagnostic instruments.
• Supply Chain Canada ($713,313)
  Increase adoption of circular economy practices in Manitoba and Saskatchewan supply chains to increase competitiveness, resilience, and productivity of small- and medium-sized enterprises.
• The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce ($1,500,000)
  Assist Manitoba small- and medium-sized enterprises to identify and implement digital infrastructure. 

Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) – Investment of $1,916,176

JGF provides funding to businesses and organizations to help create jobs and position local economies for long-term growth. The Fund, delivered by Canada's regional development agencies, provides $700 million nationally over three years. One Manitoba recipient of this funding was announced today:

• AMC Foam Technologies ($1,916,176)
  Increase manufacturing capacity to provide an energy-efficient alternative for commercial and residential buildings that aim to achieve net-zero emissions.

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Associated links

• Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
• Regional Innovation Ecosystems
• Jobs and Growth Fund