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The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the development and growth of international entrepreneurs in Canada and recognizes the important contributions new innovators in the technology sector bring to our economy.Today at the LatAm Startups Conference on behalf of the Honourable Helena Jaczek Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario FedDev Ontario Julie Dzerowicz Member of Parliament for Davenport announced a non-repayable contribution of over 3 million for LatAm Startups LatAm to scale a business support network to help international start-ups in the technology sector to incorporate do business and create jobs in southern Ontario.With this investment LatAm in partnership with three regional economic development organizations TechPlace Burlington Haltech Halton Region and Innovation Factory Hamilton is delivering Startup Programs to provide eligible international entrepreneurs in key sectors such as manufacturing cleantech and health and life sciences access to tailored business advisory services networking opportunities culture coaching GBA training and local market insight to help them start and grow in southern Ontario. New businesses participating in the program will create job opportunities for Canadians while adding to local supply chains and strengthening the technology sector in Canada.This project will support 100 new international businesses which are expected to create 180 jobs file 100 intellectual property registrations generate 50 million in revenues including 5 million from cleantech sales and contribute to the commercialization of new clean technologies in southern Ontario.LatAms project will focus on supporting traditionally underrepresented groups in the innovation economy by promoting the talent of women youth racialized individuals and Indigenous Peoples integrating specialized tools and connecting entrepreneurs with local talent through partnerships with local community groups as they prepare to staff in the region.The application intake for the first cohort of the program is open until June 25. Additional details related to the project and application process can be found at latamstartups.orgstartup-programs. QuotesOur government recognizes the importance of global business attraction and the role it plays in Canadas economic development recovery. Todays investment in LatAm Startups will provide entrepreneurs and businesses with the support they need to produce innovative solutions and grow here in southern Ontario while creating good jobs for underrepresented Canadians and supporting the economy. The Honourable Helena Jaczek Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Agency for Southern OntarioThrough this investment LatAm Startups is strengthening our local economy and supporting a resilient southern Ontario as we continue to advance economic development. This project will create good and secure jobs for Canadians and provide international entrepreneurs looking to establish themselves here in the region with the tools they need to succeed. Julie Dzerowicz Member of Parliament for DavenportOn behalf of LatAm Startups I would like to thank FedDev Ontario for supporting our community of newcomers. We are looking forward to working together with our partners TechPlace Haltech and Innovation Factory. This project will not only have positive impact on our startups but it is expected to support a number of technology companies to expand generate more jobs and build a stronger and diverse community in Ontario. Miryam Lazarte CEO LatAm Startups
