the regulatory innovation capacity building focus area under the smart grid call for proposals seeks to support innovation in the economic regulation of canada’s electricity systems. this will be accomplished by funding projects that are related to regulatory experimentation, regulatory sandboxes, and capacity building within organizations for regulatory innovation. these projects should promote cooperation and information sharing among actors operating within canada’s electricity systems, enable the creation and adoption of innovative approaches for the economic regulation of these systems, and create the conditions for meaningful participation and engagement in the regulatory ecosystem.

specifically, the objectives of this focus area are to:

1. promote regulatory experimentation necessary to support electrical grid modernization.
2. support the development of the skills, knowledge, and expertise required for enabling regulatory innovation and experimentation in grid modernization.
3. accelerate the adoption of flexible regulatory procedures needed for the adoption of innovation in the electrical grid and increase participation and learning from innovation in a regulatory context.
4. advance inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility (idea) in the electricity sector.

the demonstration focus area will provide support to projects which demonstrate innovation in smart grid technologies/solutions, and market or contract mechanisms (innovations may be jurisdiction specific). specifically, the objectives of this focus area are to:

• accelerate grid modernization to better utilize the capacity of existing electricity assets; increase the reliability, resiliency, and flexibility of the power system; and increase the penetration of distributed energy resources.
• improve customer accessibility of grid-integrated solutions which provide more affordable energy and lower total greenhouse gas emissions.
• sufficiently represent a given electric system to meaningfully inform future deployment considerations.
• address well-defined market gaps with a proposal to build business solutions.
• advance inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility (idea) in the electricity sector.

mandatory criteria:

• involve the electricity distribution system
• share knowledge and insights to enhance public awareness

the ontario agri-food research initiative (oafri) provides funding for agri-food research and innovation projects in ontario, which is a key pillar of the grow ontario strategy. the oafri program strives to create an application process that adheres to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and indigenization. the goals of the initiative are to:

• fund demand-driven research and innovation activities in the agri-food sector
• support the sector’s resiliency and facilitate sustainable growth
• improve knowledge or technology to address business challenges
• expand market opportunities locally and globally

the initiative is jointly funded by the governments of canada and ontario under the sustainable canadian agricultural partnership (sustainable cap), a 5-year federal-provincial-territorial initiative.

funding streams and how to apply

oafri has 4 funding streams to support research and innovation projects aimed at providing solutions for ontario’s agri-food sector (such as new knowledge, technologies, products or practices).

the 4 streams are categorized based on technology readiness levels (trls). use the trl as a reference to determine the appropriate oafri stream for your application. the 4 streams are:

• applied research
• pilot and demonstration
• commercialization
• knowledge translation and transfer (ktt)

ams healthcare strives to improve the healthcare of all canadians by innovating education and practice, championing the history of medicine and healthcare, supporting leadership development, and advancing research in the health humanities. in recent years, ams healthcare has provided funding for activities that address two key factors of the health care system: compassionate care; and, artificial intelligence and digital health solutions. ams healthcare’s compassionate care in a technological world strategic priority focusses on promoting the integration of digital technology/artificial intelligence (dt/ai) and compassionate care in the delivery of health care services, education of health professionals as well as facilitating the leadership needed to realize the promise of technology.

click here to learn more about compassionate care in a technological world.

ams healthcare is offering grants of up to $30,000 to early and mid-career academic researchers and regulated health care professionals to support research, knowledge translation and spread and scale activities related to the impact of dt/ai on compassionate care. those interested can click on the links below to access more information about the program and application details.

full application submission deadline is 5:00 pm (eastern time) on wednesday, february 7, 2024

ams healthcare fellowship in compassion and artificial intelligence

the purpose of the future leaders in canadian brain research program is to accelerate novel and transformative research that will fundamentally change our understanding of nervous system function and dysfunction and their impact on health. the ultimate goal is to reduce the social and economic burden of neurological and mental illnesses through prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment. 

open to early-career investigators within five years of starting their first independent research position, the 2023 competition has an overall funding envelope of $2,000,000 to support up to 20 grants of $100,000 over two years.  

evidence clearly shows that increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion (edi) in research environments enhances excellence, innovation, and creativity. brain canada is committed to excellence through equity, and we encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply to our funding opportunities, which will promote the expression of diverse perspectives, approaches, and experiences, including those of underrepresented groups. 

click here to view the request for applications.  

deadline for receipt of letter of intent: november 29, 2023 at 5 p.m. et 

deadline for receipt of full applications: march 20, 2024 at 5 p.m. et 

for more information, or if you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact brain canada at futureleaders@braincanada.ca.  

educational institution research awards are designed to encourage research at canadian universities and colleges in areas of interest to imperial oil's petroleum, petrochemical and energy resource development businesses. these areas include the fields of engineering, environmental, earth, chemical, and physical sciences.

awards for specific research projects are made to full-time faculty members to support research work carried out by university 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 under their direction.

individual awards are normally available in amounts up to $25,000 depending on budgets for the proposed research, availability of funds, and potential significance of the research as determined by imperial.

awards are made for one year and may be renewed annually for a maximum tenure of three years. successful award applicants and their institutions will be required to sign the non-negotiable terms and conditions of the award.

for further information and applications, please visit our web site at imperial under the heading sustainability àinnovation and researchàimperial research grants s, or go directly to imperial research grants

deadline for submission is december 31, 2023.

please note that applications must be submitted in electronic format (pdf) to ura.sru@esso.ca.