Venture Niagara & Innovate Niagara Announce Niagara Technology Grants Fund Recipients

NIAGARA, ON - Venture Niagara Community Futures Development Corporation and Innovate Niagara are pleased to announce the eleven recipients of the Niagara Technology Grants Fund, a joint project helping local businesses and non-profit organizations adopt technology to improve productivity, strengthen operations and enhance service delivery.

The pilot program offered a total funding pool of $50,000, with grants of up to $5,000 per eligible project requiring matching contributions from recipients. Thirty-nine organizations applied, demonstrating strong interest in technology adoption across Niagara

Following a review by a joint Venture Niagara and Innovate Niagara committee, the following organizations were selected:

The Apiary - St. Catharines
Community Crew - Niagara on the Lake
Gather Tasting Room - Fort Erie
Giant Shoe Creative - St.Catharines
Habitat for Humanity - St.Catharines
Vineland Physiotherapy - Lincoln
iMVR - Lincoln
Kamps Greenhouses Inc.- Lincoln
MZE Architects - St.Cathrines
Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village - St. Catharines
Waysights - St.Catharines

The fund supports projects involving software and digital tools, automation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, e-commerce, advanced manufacturing technologies and other technology solutions. Applications were assessed for their alignment with the program’s objectives and their potential to deliver meaningful benefits to the organization and the Niagara community.

“Technology adoption can make a meaningful difference in how a business operates or how a not-for-profit serves its community,” said Frank Rupcic, General Manager of Venture Niagara. “Through our partnership with Innovate Niagara, this fund helps local organizations move practical projects forward. We congratulate the eleven recipients and look forward to seeing the results of their investments.”

“Innovation happens when organizations identify an opportunity and have the support to act on it,” said N’ora Kalb, CEO of Innovate Niagara. “Our partnership with Venture Niagara helps bridge that gap, giving these recipients the opportunity to put technology to work in meaningful ways. We are excited to see how their projects strengthen their organizations and benefit the communities they serve.”

Venture Niagara and Innovate Niagara thank all applicants for their interest and congratulate the successful recipients on their commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

About Venture Niagara www.ventureniagara.com

Venture Niagara is a Community Futures Development Corporation serving Niagara since 1985. It supports local businesses through financing and advisory services and works with community partners to advance economic development.

About Innovate Niagara www.innovateniagara.com

Innovate Niagara helps entrepreneurs start, grow and succeed through business advisory services, programs, resources and connections, with a focus on innovation and technology-based businesses.

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