Helpful Links
Cluster Development
- Cluster Research including 3 downloadable e- books: The Cluster Initiative -Green Book, Cluster Initiatives in Developing Transition Economies - Blue Book and Cluster, Balancing Evolutionary & Constructive Forces - Red Book)
- Paris Conference Power Point Presentation - Clusters
Developing New Markets
Import Replacement
Innovation
- Innovation Research in Canada - Highlights
- Canadian Foundation for Innovation
- Canada's Performance in Innovation - Highlights
Innovative Access to Capital
- National Research Council - Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
- Alberta Advanced Education and Technology - Innovation Voucher Program
- Canadian Angel Investment Network
- National Angel Capital Organization
- AVAC Ltd. - An Alberta Based Corporation
Other Funders
- Rural Community Adaptation Program (RCAP)
- Rural Alberta’s Development Fund (RADF)
- Invest Canada Community Initiatives
- Community Adjustment Fund
- Collaborative Research and Development Grants
- Rural Secretariat
Partnership Development
- Partnership Handbook for Canadian Communities
- How to Develop Community Partnerships - A Handout
- A Partnership Development Toolkit
