Applications are now open for the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative in Southern Ontario through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. The Agency is prioritizing projects that support innovative homebuilding solutions and demonstrate a clear connection in expediting change in the way homes are built in Canada. Priority will be given to small and medium-sized businesses and/or organizations applying for projects that:
- Increase productivity or output in manufacturing and construction technology (e.g., modular and/or pre-fabricated housing, panelized construction, 3D printing, etc.).
- Promote the innovation, demonstration, commercialization and/or update of new materials/methods for homebuilding.
- Support the development of industry tools that accelerate homebuilding innovation through improvement/adoption of off-site manufacturing technologies and practices.
Eligible applicants include:
- Incorporated small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Indigenous-owned businesses (including Indigenous sole proprietors)
- Not-for-profit organizations
Application Deadline: December 20, 2024, 4:59 pm Eastern Standard Time
For further information about the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative or to apply, click here.