The Canadian government, through PacifiCan, is investing nearly $14 million in seven Vancouver-based businesses and organizations to stimulate growth and technological innovation. This funding, split between the Business Scale-Up and Productivity program and the Jobs and Growth Fund, targets diverse sectors from healthcare to clean technology.
These investments aim to enhance healthcare diagnostics, clean wastewater treatment, mobile healthcare technology, fintech marketing, tech education, digital solutions for restaurants, and sustainable urban farming. This initiative underscores Canada’s commitment to nurturing domestic innovation and scaling local businesses to meet global demands.
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