What projects qualify for the SMART Prosperity Now Program?

Applicants must be planning to undertake projects that result in the adaptation and adoption of new technologies, processes and skills development that will enhance business productivity in their sector or industry.

At minimum the primary focus of your project must be on improving your operational efficiency. Ideally the project will not just improve your efficiency incrementally, but transform the way you do business and make your company substantially more competitive in the international markerts.

We'll support the best projects proposed to us, only available up to 33.3% of project costs or $75,000, whichever is less.

Applications submitted to the CME Prosperity Now program will be to support:

New market development
Commercialization
Projects that expand to global markets
Investments in sustainable and green technology:
- Recycling
- Air and water purification
- Sewage
- Environmental remediation (removal of pollutants and contaminants)
- Waste management
- Green Energy and technology, Smart Grid
Purchases of new or upgraded equipment and technology (note: purchases must be implemented in the facility in Southern Ontario.
Lean productivity improvement investments