Northern and Rural Ontario Residential Broadband Program. Technology

“Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)”

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$500,000.00

Maximum Eligible Amount

Government Grant

Fund Type

Technology companies that are prepared to provide a cost-effective, self-configuring, high-resilience, high performance solution extending broadband services distances of 10 - 15 km from a broadband POP in a rural Ontario community for a highly innovative middle-km residential broadband solution across flat expanses of farmland with very limited numbers of trees.

ProgramsCECR ProgramNGNP Program
Objective:Matches research expertise with the business community to share knowledge and resources, bringing innovations to market faster across Canada. CENGN was entrusted by CECR to help startups overcome commercialization barriers to grow through network technology.Supports Ontario’s innovation ecosystem through its focus on the expansion of digital infrastructure across the Province, development of talent and high-quality ICT jobs, and overall enrichment of Ontario’s global competitiveness.
Benefits:
  • Promoted economic strength and growth in Canada’s ICT sector
  • Delivered commercialization services to startups and scaleups
  • Created a more robust tech talent pool through industry relevant training programs for students and professionals
  • Grew the ICT business sector, creating a flourishing environment for large and small businesses to succeed
  • Developed tech job growth for highly qualified personnel
  • Accelerated the adoption of advanced and disruptive technologies
Key Deliverables:
  • Commercialization Projects
  • Student Internship Program
  • Industry Relevant Training
  • Member and Partnership building
  • Commercialization Projects
  • Student Internship Program
  • Industry Relevant Training
  • Rural Ontario Residential Broadband Program
  • Northern Ontario Residential Broadbrand Program
  • Smart Agriculture Program
  • Smart Mining Program



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