Support from Government of Canada to Bas-Saint-Laurent organization gives boost to technology transfer for Quebec businesses
MATANE, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - July 29, 2015) - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announces that the Digital Imagery Research and Development Center (CDRIN) has been granted funding for the acquisition of leading-edge equipment and specialized software that will allow small, medium-sized and large enterprises to benefit from the latest technology.
This support is being awarded in the form of a $188,640 non-repayable contribution through CED's Quebec Economic Development Program.
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"Our government is giving a real boost to research, innovation and economic growth today by lending financial support to CDRIN for the acquisition of state-of-the-art digital imaging equipment and software that will benefit innovative businesses."
Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
"This funding from CED has allowed us to acquire computer equipment on the cutting edge of technology. As a result, we will be able to carry out technology transfer projects with enterprises that are looking to improve their innovative capabilities as much in document imaging as in the areas of motion capture, 3D animation and augmented reality."
Pierre Bédard, Director, CDRIN
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Learn more about the QEDP: http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/eng/programs/qedp/index.html
CDRIN Website: http://www.cdrin.com/en/
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