GreenCentre Canada continues its Advance-ON program with Government of Canada support

Government of Canada supports up to 40 SMEs as they bring new products to market through GreenCentre Canada programming

September 3, 2024

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Today, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, visited GreenCentre Canada. This Kingston-based not-for-profit organization offers technology development services to companies in the chemical, advanced materials and battery materials sectors that are focused on sustainable innovations.

During the visit, MP Gerretsen announced a Government of Canada investment of $2 million for GreenCentre Canada to support the delivery of the Advance-ON program, which opened for applications today. The program will assist up to 40 small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in southern Ontario as they commercialize their products and scale their businesses. The businesses will benefit from customized technical projects executed by GreenCentre’s expert team of scientists at a significantly reduced cost. This critical work will accelerate market entry by positioning SMEs for private sector investment. This program aligns with the Government of Canada’s priority to foster innovation in green technology and contribute to building a vibrant sector.

Companies and organizations that create clean energy and battery technologies are helping Canada become more environmentally friendly while working to cut greenhouse gas emissions and create new job opportunities for Canadians.

• Founded in 2009, GreenCentre Canada’s mission is to ensure the sustainable growth of companies by transforming their chemistry and materials innovations into marketable products. GreenCentre provides scientific services to meaningfully impact the speed to market of next-generation sustainable products and processes for its clients. Its well-equipped lab facilities set it apart globally, along with its vast network of innovators, industry leaders, service providers and investors.
• FedDev Ontario previously provided GreenCentre Canada with an investment of $3.8 million in 2022 to deliver the first intake of Advance-ON.
• Applications for Advance-ON are currently being accepted. Additional details related to the program and application process can be found on GreenCentre Canada’s website.
• Since 2015, the Government of Canada, through FedDev Ontario, has invested over $700 million in more than 300 projects to support clean growth initiatives in southern Ontario.

Additional Resources

• FedDev Ontario
• GreenCentre Canada
• Advance-ON

Media Contacts

Edward Hutchinson
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Edward.Hutchinson@feddevontario.gc.ca

FedDev Ontario Media Relations
media@feddevontario.gc.ca