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Innovation, Business and Rural Development
March 20, 2014

Promoting Youth Innovation Through Strategic Investments

Provincial Government Invites Applications for Youth Innovation Projects

In support of encouraging innovation and new learning experiences for Newfoundland and Labrador’s youth, the Provincial Government is making $400,000 in funding available to eligible applicants throughout the province as part of the Regional Development Fund – Youth Innovation Call for Applications. 

“Newfoundland and Labrador’s youth are vital to the province’s future prosperity. In order for them to grow and contribute, it is incumbent upon us to provide opportunities to encourage innovation, creativity and the building of essential skills. This funding will support projects that benefit participants by providing opportunities to engage youth in leading-edge technologies and to strengthen concepts of innovation and collaborative problem solving.”
- The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development

Funding provides non-repayable contributions to non-profit organizations, schools, post-secondary institutions, youth organizations, municipalities and industry associations for projects with either science, technology or engineering as a focus. The Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development may contribute up to 80 per cent of eligible project costs to a maximum of $15,000 per project. The deadline for applications is April 17, 2014.

Support for youth innovation inspires young people to become involved in science and technology projects and helps create a culture of innovation. Since 2009, the Provincial Government has made four calls for youth innovation proposals and has invested $1.8 million in 103 projects. For more information on Youth Innovation applications or to apply, visit //www.ibrd.gov.nl.ca/innovation/youth/index.html.

Through sound fiscal management and responsible decisions, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is strengthening the business environment, encouraging the development of innovative industries and building a vibrant economy.

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Media contact:
Heather MacLean
Director of Communications
Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development
709-729-4570, 697-4137
heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca

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