Navigate gets over $1.1 million to help Western NL entrepreneurs

    Monday, 11 September 2023 16:00

    By Tonya Organ

    This morning, $867,000 was announced from ACOA and the provincial government’s share of the funding is $289,000.

    Grenfell Campus is getting a federal and provincial boost of $1.156 million for its Navigate Incubator and Makerspace to deliver more opportunities and resources for entrepreneurs in Western Newfoundland. This partnership between Grenfell and College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Corner Brook campus is located in the Centre for Research and Innovation (CRI). It will be outfitted with specialized equipment for training areas, carpentry and welding shops, and the clean makerspace. This morning, $867,000 was announced from ACOA and the provincial government’s share of the funding is $289,000. Grenfell Vice-President Dr. Ian Sutherland says the centre has come a long way since opening 7 months ago and will continue to do amazing things. Associate Vice-President of the College of the North Atlantic, Dr.. Fergus O’Brien says there are many benefits and reasons for individuals to avail of these services.  

    For more information go to www.navigatesmallbusiness.ca

     

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