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With the help of private and public sector partners, the construction of NORCAT's 60,000 square foot Innovation and Commercialization Centre is complete.

This state of the art facility will help drive economic development in mining, innovation and training.

NORCAT's Residency Program provides SME's with access to specialized labs and office space to help them grow their business and foster new partnership.

	Sept 2, 2010 FEDNOR INVESTS IN NORCAT’S EXPANDED SERVICES SUDBURY, Ontario, September 2, 2010 – The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced today that the Government of Canada, combined with FedNor, will be investing nearly $2 million in support of five community-based economic development companies within the Greater Sudbury region; One of the five being NORCAT. A FedNor investment of $1,400,000 will support infrastructure enhancements and the expansion of NORCAT’s new 60,000 sq. ft. state-of-the- art technology, training and incubator facility. Once complete, this project will allow NORCAT to help small and medium sized businesses gain access to new technologies, expand their services and enhance operational efficiencies. This opportunity is extremely beneficial to members of the community and those individuals involved in NORCAT. Out of the $1,400,000 where will the money be going precisely? According to Darryl Lake, CEO of NORCAT, “It’s divided into two packages. The first being the $1 million, where it’s matching funds from the province to add $2 million for the addition for incubation.” NORCAT not only moved in less than 2 years ago, but now incubation facilities are one hundred percent occupied. The second package “is to assist the SME’s to access new technologies, assist entrepreneurs in managing, and develop expanded services and provide maintenance of incubator.” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday September 01, 2009 BARTOLUCCI ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT TO EXPAND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTRE “The McGuinty government is helping test new technologies in Greater Sudbury,” says MPP. Greater Sudbury – Thanks to a McGuinty government investment of $1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), the Northern Centre for Advanced Technology (NORCAT) will be able to expand its Innovation and Commercialization Centre to meet the demands of future businesses, Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci announced today. “By investing in NORCAT’s residency program, we are helping provide important incubator space that will enable companies to develop new processes and prepare for future growth,” said Bartolucci. As a result of today’s investment, NORCAT will be able to expand the Innovation and Commercialization Centre to meet the demands of three new businesses, by adding an additional 5,000 square feet of shop space. The expansion will also result in the creation of 10 new jobs in Greater Sudbury. Funded under the NOHFC’s Infrastructure and Community Development Program, today’s announcement expands on the Ontario Government’s commitment of $1.5 million made in 2007, towards the initial construction of the centre. “The continued support by the NOHFC into NORCAT’s residency program illustrates the strong commitment the Ontario Government has to helping businesses in the north grow and reach into other markets. With this new expansion project, even more SME’s will be able to take advantage of NORCAT’s specialized facilities to help them gain a competitive edge,” said Darryl Lake CEO, NORCAT. “The McGuinty government has always been committed to funding technology and innovation in Greater Sudbury,” concluded Bartolucci. “This additional investment in NORCAT’s facilities will provide more opportunities to nurture new business and industrial development projects in our community.” QUICK FACTS • The Innovation and Commercialization Centre helps businesses and entrepreneurs develop and test new technologies and equipment on a fee for service basis • Today’s investment is part of Ontario’s five point economic plan, which includes a $1-billion commitment to support innovation across the province
	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1, 2008 Xstrata Nickel Invests $1 MILLION IN TO NORCAT’S INNOVATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION PARK Sudbury, May 1, 2008 – Xstrata Nickel today announced a contribution of $1 million in support of the development of NORCAT’s Innovation and Commercialization Park. The new centre will allow NORCAT to house all of its Sudbury operations in one building, bringing together NORCAT's contractor training site and its Barrydowne office into one convenient location. Scheduled to open in the Fall of 2008, the centre will help to drive economic growth in mining, innovation, and training. "Xstrata Nickel is committed to supporting the communities where we live and work,” says Roger Emdin, Manager of Xstrata Nickel’s Onaping Depth Project. “We want our communities to thrive around us and we, together with our employees, take great pride in helping make that happen. With this donation to NORCAT we will support local business initiatives and help create opportunities for industry innovation at NORCAT. This in turn will contribute to the economic growth of the Greater Sudbury Area; a very positive result for our community.”
	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 4, 2008 FedNor Invests $2 MILLION IN TO NORCAT’S INNOVATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION PARK Sudbury, April 4, 2008 – The Government of Canada remains committed to bolstering the economic outlook for Northern Ontario by investing in projects that support research and innovation, economic development, job creation and small business growth. The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health and Minister for FedNor, today announced a FedNor investment of more than $3 million ($3,095,039) in support of eight local initiatives benefiting the residents and businesses of Greater Sudbury and all of Northern Ontario. FedNor funding of $2,000,000 will allow NORCAT to construct a state-of-the-art building to house a new incubator facility and centralize NORCAT's technology development and industrial services. The NORCAT Centre will provide the private sector with one-stop access to NORCAT’s industrial training and innovation services. In addition, the incubator facility will bring to the region a new service for small businesses and pre-commercial entrepreneurs. Once complete, the Centre will accommodate up to 22 small and medium-sized enterprises by providing flexible rental space, access to labs and workshops as well as business and technology support services.
	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1, 2007 CVRD INCO DONATES $2 MILLION TO NORCAT’S INNOVATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION PARK Sudbury, November 1, 2007 – CVRD Inco announced its support for the development of NORCAT’s Innovation and Commercialization Park with a $2 million donation today. The 60,000 square foot multi-use facility will build on the services already offered by NORCAT, and provide small and medium enterprises seeking to expand their markets with space necessary to develop new technology, products and processes. “The Innovation and Commercialization Park will be an important economic driver for the City of Sudbury," said Fred Stanford, President of CVRD Inco’s Ontario Operations. “The ideas that will be brought to market as a direct result of this initiative will help create new jobs, diversify Northern Ontario’s economy and enhance our community’s long-term competitiveness.” “This generous financial support from CVRD Inco is a demonstration of the company’s unwavering commitment to business growth and economic development in our community,” said Darryl Lake, CEO and Executive Director, NORCAT. “We greatly appreciate their contribution as we lay the foundation for Northern Ontario to stay on the leading edge of commercialization and innovation.” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	August 27, 2007 MINISTRY OF NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT AND MINES INVESTS $1.5M IN NORCAT'S INNOVATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION PARK SUDBURY - The McGuinty government is fuelling innovation in the North by investing in two new exciting centres at NORCAT and Cambrian College, Minister of Northern Development and Mines Rick Bartolucci announced today. “The Innovation and Commercialization Park will build on the services already offered by NORCAT in nurturing new business and industrial development concepts,” said Bartolucci, who is also chair of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). The NOHFC is providing $1.5 million to the Northern Centre for Advanced Technology (NORCAT) to support construction of a 60,000-square foot innovation and commercialization park. The park, to be located off Maley Drive, will provide small and medium enterprises with the space necessary to develop new technology, products and processes. The facility will provide flexible space to meet the needs of tenants seeking to develop projects or expand their markets. A unique aspect of the project will be its “techno/business” component, which will provide a complete array of services including business advice, formal organization, planning and access, business development funds, space (retail, shop, and storage), prototyping and technological assistance. “Yet again, the provincial government is showing outstanding leadership in ensuring a competitive Ontario,” said Darryl Lake, CEO and Executive Director of NORCAT. “Through their continued support of NORCAT, Premier McGuinty and Minister Bartolucci are laying a foundation for Sudbury and the province to take the lead in innovation and commercialization. I commend and thank them for their vision and for their commitment to the North and to Ontario.” “Current available commercial space is often geared toward long-term commitments which do not meet the needs or are beyond the financial capacity of many start-up operations,” said Bartolucci. “All the services provided by this centre will be located at a single site to allow for co-mingling among clients and anchor tenants, helping to build strong foundations for new ventures while strengthening the North’s industrial, technological and business cluster.”
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