Ministry of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade

RG&E and NextCorps Announce Milestone of $1M Awarded to Rochester Area Startups, Fostering Innovation and Fortifying Upstate New York Economy

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Recipients are typically pre-revenue companies in a proof-of-concept stage, selected based on the technical and commercial opportunity of their businesses.

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  • Recipients are typically pre-revenue companies in a proof-of-concept stage, selected based on the technical and commercial opportunity of their businesses.
  • Founders typically leverage the grant funding for business planning, product development, marketing, intellectual property, and patent-related activities.
  • “We are committed to supporting the continual growth and development of Upstate New York.
  • They continue to partner with NextCorps and other high-tech incubators and accelerators across New York State to support the startup community.

WBE Canada secures funding from WES to fast track Women Entrepreneurs in corporate and government Supply Chains

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

"This International Women's Day, we're celebrating the incredible talent and achievements of women and the concrete action our government is taking to make sure every woman counts.

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  • "This International Women's Day, we're celebrating the incredible talent and achievements of women and the concrete action our government is taking to make sure every woman counts.
  • Time and again, Canadian women have proven themselves to be hard-working and dedicated entrepreneurs, yet many still face barriers to reaching their full entrepreneurship potential.
  • As announced by Minister Ng, the WES Ecosystem Fund focuses on supporting not-for-profit organizations who provide business support for women entrepreneurs to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Canada.
  • The fund prioritizes projects in areas of strength for women, as well as projects providing services to women entrepreneurs in rural and remote areas of the North.

Nickel North Invites Shareholders and Investment Community to Visit Company at Booth 2919 at PDAC 2022 in Toronto, June 13-15, 2022

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Saturday, June 11, 2022

Since this initial Mineral Resource Estimate in 2014, all major metal prices, especially Nickel, Palladium and Cobalt, have increased by 100-300%.

Key Points: 
  • Since this initial Mineral Resource Estimate in 2014, all major metal prices, especially Nickel, Palladium and Cobalt, have increased by 100-300%.
  • For example, average Nickel prices in 2014 was $7.63/lb Ni ($16,893/tonne USD), $810/oz Pd Palladium, and $6.81/lb Co Cobalt ($15,000/tonne USD).
  • Nickel North Exploration is a Canada-based exploration company focused on defining a Cu-Ni-Co-PGE mineral resource at its Hawk Ridge Project in Northern Qubec.
  • Nickel North Exploration as a conscientious corporate citizen maintains good relations with local Inuit communities and is committed to sustainable development.