LONDON MATTERS - September. 2008

DAVWIRE
(Defense & Aviation Wiring Inc.)

DAVWIRE was formed in June of 2003 to provide "state-of-the-art" design and manufacturing capability of Wire Harnesses & Electrical Panel Assemblies to the Defense, Aviation, Aerospace and Rail markets.read more

Trudell Medical International - 25th anniversary of the Canadian invention...read more
Western's Biotron finds leading Global Technology at Home in London...read more
Ontario Pursues next generation of biofuels...read more
Next Generation of Jobs Fund Launch...read more
DAA announces major expansion...read more
Libro Financial Group shows its commitment to London's core...read more
AV-BASE Systems expands to new facility...read more

Be sure to forward your News Releases to info@ledc.com for inclusion in future newsletters and on the LEDC web site.

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It's Simple. Whether you focus on Life Sciences, Cleantech or Technology, the Canada's Top 10™ Competition puts you in front of investors and potential partners.

As the program has grown, so have the benefits. Winners and Alumni have access to:

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More market reports at your fingertips

The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade provides services to businesses to assist them in doing business abroad. They help Canadian companies succeed internationally, promote investment and negotiate trade agreements. Through the Trade Commissioner Service, they can assist in assessing market potential, find qualified contacts, resolve problems and prepare you for entering new markets. Much information is available online through the following link: http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/ie-en/MarketReportsAndServices.jsp

This service also includes the Virtual Trade Commissioner Service, which just updated over 500 market reports. These reports provide snapshots of recent developments in international markets—identifying key opportunities and challenges for Canadian companies doing business abroad. They cover 24 industry sectors and include contact information so you can follow up with sector specialists from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service. To sign up for this free service, visit http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/ie-en/login.jsp

Premier's Catalyst Awards: Call for entries

Have a new product or service based on breakthrough technology? The Premier's Catalyst Awards are open for another round of nominations. The Catalyst Awards recognize excellence and leadership in innovation, providing five awards of $200,000. All you have to do is develop a commercially successful new, or significantly improved, product or service based on breakthrough technology.

For more information, visit www.mri.on.ca

London Businesses opportunity to keep talented youth in London

London businesses will want to ensure they register early to participate in Western's first ever London Day Career Fair.

This is a chance to be in the midst of over 100,000 students and Western alumni at no cost! But you must act quickly. Space is limited with a maximum capacity of 50 local companies for this event which is being held on Tuesday, September 30th, from 11:00am – 4:00 pm in the University Community Centre's Atrium. …..more

LEDC launches web site in multiple languages

The LEDC is pleased to announce its web site is now available in Japanese, Chinese, Italian and German and soon to be completed the Korean and French versions...more

Government Grants and Subsidies to support your business

Both the Federal and Provincial governments offer grant and subsidy programs to help support the growth of your business. Many are industry specific, support Research and Development, the development of product prototypes, workforce development, or assist in accessing new markets.

The LEDC has captured many of the top programs into a single document that you can review on our web site at www.ledc.com/statpub/publications/other/.

Getting Commercial

Precarn Announces $2.5 Million R&D Funding Boost for Environmental and Manufacturing Innovation with Early Commercialization Potential

There is a growing perspective in Canada that we simply must get more of our world-recognized research and development out of the lab and in to the marketplace.

Hence, Precarn has just designed and released a new $2.5 Million R&D Program where there is an emphasis on R&D projects with a small "R" and larger "D" component that can demonstrate near-term commercialization potential. While a project must have a research problem to solve, it will not form the significant portion of the project. Projects that produce technologies that may be ready for commercialization at their conclusion are eligible for funding and are encouraged.

Furthermore, to emphasize this commercial perspective, Precarn is looking for projects that can be completed on or before December 31, 2009.

With a focus on the introduction and advancement of innovative made-in-Canada solutions, this initiative aims to fund commercially-viable projects that address the challenges of the Canadian environmental technology and manufacturing industries.

Proposals need to be submitted by October 3rd, 2008.

For more information, contact Derek Best and/or download the RFP.