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INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Interplanetary Space Exploration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program
1, record 1, English, Lunar%20Exploration%20Accelerator%20Program
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- LEAP 1, record 1, English, LEAP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Space Agency is... launching a new initiative known as the Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program(LEAP). This program will prepare Canada's space sector for lunar exploration by offering a wide range of opportunities for Canadian science and technology activities in lunar orbit or on the Moon's surface. LEAP's objectives are to : enable Canadian businesses and academic institutions to develop and conduct science experiments designed for lunar conditions; advance and demonstrate innovative technologies on or around the Moon [and] evaluate potential deep-space medical technologies that will also provide direct benefits here on Earth. 2, record 1, English, - Lunar%20Exploration%20Accelerator%20Program
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Lunar Exploration Accelerator Programme
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Exploration interplanétaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'accélération de l'exploration lunaire
1, record 1, French, Programme%20d%27acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration%20de%20l%27exploration%20lunaire
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PAEL 2, record 1, French, PAEL
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Agence spatiale canadienne lance [...] le Programme d'accélération de l'exploration lunaire. Dans le cadre de cette nouvelle initiative, le secteur spatial canadien aura de nombreuses possibilités de mener des activités scientifiques et technologiques en orbite autour de la Lune ou sur la surface lunaire. Le Programme d'accélération de l'exploration lunaire vise à : permettre aux entreprises et au milieu universitaire canadiens de mettre au point des expériences scientifiques et de les réaliser sur la Lune ou en orbite autour de la Lune; soutenir l'avancement de technologies novatrices et leur démonstration en vue de futures missions d'exploration lunaire [et] évaluer de possibles technologies médicales destinées à l'exploration de l'espace lointain, mais qui procureront aussi des avantages directs sur Terre. 3, record 1, French, - Programme%20d%27acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration%20de%20l%27exploration%20lunaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-11-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Honorary Distinctions (Canadian)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Information Productivity Awards
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Information%20Productivity%20Awards
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CIPA 2, record 2, English, CIPA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CIPA ’95. Sponsored by Ernst & Young, Canadian Business Magazine, Information Technology Association of Canada and Centre de recherche informatique de Montréal, the CIPA recognize excellence in the management of information which creates a performance advantage. The program is designed to identify and recognize those organizations making the most effective and innovative use of information technology. 3, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Information%20Productivity%20Awards
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Canadian Information Productivity Award
- CIPA Award
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux canadiens
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Concours de l'informatique et de la productivité pour l'avenir
1, record 2, French, Concours%20de%20l%27informatique%20et%20de%20la%20productivit%C3%A9%20pour%20l%27avenir
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CIPA 2, record 2, French, CIPA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Communiqué de presse de Ernst & Young. Renseignements confirmés par l'organisme. 3, record 2, French, - Concours%20de%20l%27informatique%20et%20de%20la%20productivit%C3%A9%20pour%20l%27avenir
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Programme annuel lancé en 1992, le CIPA vise à reconnaître des réalisations de gestion exceptionnelles en technologie de l'information. Les lauréats des prix d'excellence 1996 sont présentés ... Les vingt organisations suivantes ont remporté un prix d'excellence 1996 au Concours de l'informatique et de la productivité pour l'avenir : Air Canada, ... 3, record 2, French, - Concours%20de%20l%27informatique%20et%20de%20la%20productivit%C3%A9%20pour%20l%27avenir
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-06-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Technology Network
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Technology%20Network
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CTN 1, record 3, English, CTN
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Technology Network links federal and provincial government labs and agencies, universities, community colleges, industry associations, technology centres and economic development agencies. Together these organizations provide innovative Canadian companies with quick and personal access to expertise, advice and information about how to meet technology and related business challenges. CTN provides a wide variety of information which makes it easy for small and medium-sized businesses to link up with other technology related organizations. CTN is a joint initiative of the Industrial Research Assistance Program(IRAP) of the National Research Council of Canada and Industry Canada. 1, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Technology%20Network
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Réseau canadien de technologie
1, record 3, French, R%C3%A9seau%20canadien%20de%20technologie
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- RCT 1, record 3, French, RCT
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Réseau canadien de technologie assure le maillage de centres de recherche, d'organismes fédéraux et provinciaux, d'universités, de collèges, de centres de traitement technologique, d'associations industrielles et d'organismes de développement économique. Ensemble, ils fournissent aux entreprises canadiennes novatrices un accès rapide et personnalisé à l'expertise, aux conseils et à l'information leur permettant de relever les défis à caractère technologique et commercial. Le RCT met à la disposition des petites et moyennes entreprises une vaste gamme de renseignements leur permettant d'entrer en contact avec des organismes à caractère technologique. Le RCT est le fruit d'une initiative conjointe du Programme d'aide à la recherche industrielle (PARI) du Conseil national de recherches du Canada et d'Industrie Canada. 1, record 3, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20canadien%20de%20technologie
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Réseau technologique canadien
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Technology and Applications Development Program
1, record 4, English, Technology%20and%20Applications%20Development%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- TAD 1, record 4, English, TAD
correct, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Technology and Applications Development Program(TAD) within CANARIE... The TAD Program is a shared-cost funding program, with the goal of stimulating innovative research and development projects that lead to new networking products and applications for the marketplace. 1, record 4, English, - Technology%20and%20Applications%20Development%20Program
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Programme de développement et d'applications de la technologie
1, record 4, French, Programme%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20et%20d%27applications%20de%20la%20technologie
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sous l'égide de CANARIE...Ce programme de partage des coûts cherche à stimuler la recherche novatrice et les projets novateurs de développement menant à de nouveaux produits de maillage et à de nouvelles applications commercialisables. 1, record 4, French, - Programme%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20et%20d%27applications%20de%20la%20technologie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-02-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Development and Demonstration of Site Remediation Technology
1, record 5, English, Development%20and%20Demonstration%20of%20Site%20Remediation%20Technology
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- DESRT 1, record 5, English, DESRT
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1989, the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment(CCME) launched the National Contaminated Sites Remediation Program(NCSRP), sponsored and administered by bilateral agreements between the federal government and the provincial and territorial governments. One of the components of the NCSRP is the DESRT(Development and Demonstration of Site Remediation Technology) Program, which ran from 1992 to 1995. Environment Canada worked in conjunction with firms in the environmental industry to stimulate the development and demonstration of innovative techniques aimed at providing solutions to contaminated site cleanup operations. 1, record 5, English, - Development%20and%20Demonstration%20of%20Site%20Remediation%20Technology
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Développement et démonstration de techniques d'assainissement de lieux contaminés
1, record 5, French, D%C3%A9veloppement%20et%20d%C3%A9monstration%20de%20techniques%20d%27assainissement%20de%20lieux%20contamin%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- DéTALC 1, record 5, French, D%C3%A9TALC
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1989, le Conseil canadien des ministres de l'Environnement (CCME) a élaboré le Programme national d'assainissement des lieux contaminés (PNALC) parrainé et administré par des accords bilatéraux conclus entre le gouvernement fédéral et les gouvernements provinciaux et territoriaux. Un des volets du PNALC est le programme DéTALC (Développement et démonstration de techniques d'assainissement de lieux contaminés) réalisé entre 1992 et 1995. Dans le cadre de ce dernier, Environnement Canada a travaillé de concert avec les entreprises de l'industrie environnementale dans le but de stimuler le développement et la démonstration de techniques innovatrices visant à apporter des solutions à l'assainissement des lieux contaminés. 1, record 5, French, - D%C3%A9veloppement%20et%20d%C3%A9monstration%20de%20techniques%20d%27assainissement%20de%20lieux%20contamin%C3%A9s
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-10-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Amalgamation and Partnerships (Finance)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Industrial Partnership Facilities
1, record 6, English, Industrial%20Partnership%20Facilities
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- IPFs 1, record 6, English, IPFs
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To help increase the innovation of small and medium-sized firms and improve technology transfer, NRC-IFCI offers companies the chance to co-locate at our world-class research space located in Vancouver, British Columbia. Known as Industry Partnership Facilities(IPFs), these facilities offer unique services to innovative technology-driven companies. IPF residents have an unmatched opportunity to access in one place outstanding research facilities, research expertise and services offered by the NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program and the NRC Canada Institute for Scientific Information. Locating at an NRC facility also provides access to all-important networking opportunities at both the international and national level. 1, record 6, English, - Industrial%20Partnership%20Facilities
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Fusion, absorption et coparticipation (Finances)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Installations de partenariat industriel
1, record 6, French, Installations%20de%20partenariat%20industriel
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- IPI 1, record 6, French, IPI
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour aider les petites et moyennes entreprises à innover davantage et pour améliorer le transfert de la technologie, l'IPI du CNRC offre la chance de partager son espace de recherche de calibre mondial situé à Vancouver, Colombie-Britannique. Les entreprises novatrices qui sont axées sur les technologies disposeront de services uniques à ces endroits, baptisés, «Installations de partenariat industriel» (IPI). En effet, pour ses résidents, l'IPI est l'occasion rêvée de trouver au même endroit non seulement des installations et du personnel scientifiques exceptionnels, mais aussi les services du Programme d'aide à la recherche industrielle et de l'Institut canadien de l'information scientifique et technique du CNRC. S'installer dans les locaux du CNRC signifie aussi multiplier ses chances de nouer des relations d'une importance capitale aux échelons national et international. 1, record 6, French, - Installations%20de%20partenariat%20industriel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-12-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Mathematical Geography
- Cartography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Geomatics Development Program
1, record 7, English, Geomatics%20Development%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- GDP 1, record 7, English, GDP
correct, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Geomatics Development Program was an initiative of the GeoAccess Division, of the Canada Centre for Remote Sensing, Natural Resources Canada. It was a continuation of the Geographic Information Systems Development Programme(GISDP), which started in 1994. The goal of the GDP was to assist in the development of innovative geomatics applications or technologies by strengthening and supporting the competitiveness of the Canadian geomatics industry, and to assist with the transferring of technology. This was a partnership programme that provided partial funding support for the development of geomatics applications and related technologies in the private sector. 1, record 7, English, - Geomatics%20Development%20Program
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Géographie mathématique
- Cartographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Programme de développement en géomatique
1, record 7, French, Programme%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20en%20g%C3%A9omatique
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- PDG 1, record 7, French, PDG
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme de développement en géomatique (PDG) était une initiative de la Division GéoAccès du Centre canadien de télédétection (Ressources naturelles Canada). Il a remplacé le Programme de développement des systèmes d'information géographiques (PDSIG) qui a démarré en 1994. Le but du PDG était d'aider les entreprises canadiennes de l'industrie de la géomatique à mettre au point des applications ou des technologies innovatrices en géomatique, en renforçant et en soutenant la compétitivité de l'industrie canadienne de la géomatique et en participant au transfert technologique. Le PDG est un programme de partenariat qui offre un financement partiel pour le développement des applications en géomatique et des technologies connexes dans le secteur privé. 1, record 7, French, - Programme%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20en%20g%C3%A9omatique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-12-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Non-Canadian)
- Astronautics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Advanced Space Transportation Program
1, record 8, English, Advanced%20Space%20Transportation%20Program
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ASTP 1, record 8, English, ASTP
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Marshall Space Flight Center's Advanced Space Transportation Program(ASTP) is NASA's "Technology Central" for future space transportation systems. The ASTP is developing innovative technologies needed for ultra low-cost space transportation systems as safe and reliable as today's airliners. 2, record 8, English, - Advanced%20Space%20Transportation%20Program
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Advanced Space Transportation Programme
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux non canadiens
- Astronautique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Advanced Space Transportation Program
1, record 8, French, Advanced%20Space%20Transportation%20Program
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- ASTP 1, record 8, French, ASTP
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme britannique concurrent : Greenglow (BAE Systems). 1, record 8, French, - Advanced%20Space%20Transportation%20Program
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-04-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Environmental Management
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Environmental Technology Verification Program
1, record 9, English, Environmental%20Technology%20Verification%20Program
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- ETV 1, record 9, English, ETV
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Environmental Technology Verification Program(ETV) is designed to promote the marketability and credibility of Canada's environment industry by providing validation and independent verification of performance claims. A key component of the Program is that it gives companies a Government of Canada "Verification Certificate" enabling innovative environmental technologies to access markets more effectively. 1, record 9, English, - Environmental%20Technology%20Verification%20Program
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion environnementale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Programme de vérification des technologies environnementales
1, record 9, French, Programme%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20des%20technologies%20environnementales
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- VTE 1, record 9, French, VTE
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme de vérification des technologies environnementales (VTE) vise à stimuler la qualité marchande et la crédibilité de l'écoindustrie canadienne de l'environnement en vérifiant et en validant de manière indépendante, les allégations de rendement de la technologie. Un des éléments clés du Programme est de fournir aux compagnies un Certificat de vérification du gouvernement du Canada, ce qui donnera aux technologies innovatrices un accès plus facile et efficace aux marchés. 1, record 9, French, - Programme%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20des%20technologies%20environnementales
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-11-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- Marketing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- international competitive advantage
1, record 10, English, international%20competitive%20advantage
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] budget commits to increased support for R&D; to the development of a Canadian Technology Network; to an Engineers and Scientists Program that will help smaller companies hire technical staff; to improving the flow of venture capital to new, innovative firms; and to assisting the space sector in areas where Canada has an established international competitive advantage. 1, record 10, English, - international%20competitive%20advantage
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Commercialisation
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- avantage concurrentiel au niveau international
1, record 10, French, avantage%20concurrentiel%20au%20niveau%20international
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est la raison pour laquelle le gouvernement s'engage dans le budget à renforcer l'aide à la recherche-développement, à mettre en place un réseau technologique canadien, à instituer un programme d'ingénierie qui aidera les petites entreprises à engager du personnel technique compétent, à accroître le capital-risques à la disposition des entreprises nouvelles et innovatrices, ainsi qu'à soutenir l'industrie spatiale dans les domaines où le Canada a manifestement acquis un avantage concurrentiel au niveau international. 1, record 10, French, - avantage%20concurrentiel%20au%20niveau%20international
Record 10, Key term(s)
- avantage concurrentiel sur le plan international
- avantage concurrentiel à l'échelle internationale
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-11-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Agriculture - General
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Innovative Technology Program 1, record 11, English, Innovative%20Technology%20Program
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Programme de la technologie innovatrice
1, record 11, French, Programme%20de%20la%20technologie%20innovatrice
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Appellation tirée de l'Entente de coopération Canada-Nouveau-Brunswick. 1, record 11, French, - Programme%20de%20la%20technologie%20innovatrice
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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