Other Connections

This page contains links to a variety of technology-related Canadian websites. They are representative of several areas of expertise, including agriculture, biotechnology, engineering, construction, academic research, export development, intellectual property and resource development.

Each link is coupled with a short description of the site and its offerings. New links to Canadian websites providing access to other areas of expertise will be added to this list as they are reviewed. (Please send the URLs of any interesting technology-related sites to the CTN Webmaster.)

The International Connections page contains links to a number of Technology Transfer and related sources around the world.

Agri-Food Trade Service

The Agri-Food Trade Service web site is an Internet site that provides access to international trade and market information for Canadian agri-food exporters. Information on the site includes country and product reports, market analysis, market trends and opportunities, global trade rules, trade shows and missions, international trade statistics, world trade news, and exporting guides. The site also provides federal government trade contacts, a database of international trade contacts including foreign buyers, Canadian suppliers, programs and services available, and links to other government and business sources of information.

CanadaIT

The CanadaIT Web site provides information and news concerning Canada-based information technology companies. It is designed to help organizations outside Canada understand what is going on in the Canadian IT industry and assist Canadian firms in finding partners and prospects.

Canada IT features:

A free directory of company profiles and press releases
Newsletters
Calendar of IT events
Job listings

Canadian Engineering Network

The Canadian Engineering Network provides a platform that allows interaction between members of the engineering, architectural, construction, and manufacturing communities. It provides the opportunity to showcase services and/or products to a global market.

The Canadian Engineering Network offers:

Listings of engineers, architects, contractors and suppliers
Industry-related Bulletin Board, Chat line and Newsgroups
A job-search/career facility
Industry-related software repository
Product information
Engineering Association, University/College and Professional directory

Canadian Exporters Catalogue

The Canadian Exporters Catalogue offers a fully searchable on-line database of Canadian exporters, complementing the lavish hardbound book and CD-ROM.

Canadian Venture Capital Association

The Canadian Venture Capital Association (CVCA), was founded in July 1974 to represent the interests of its members by:

advocating, to federal and provincial governments and relevant regulatory bodies public policy measures that facilitate a strong and effective venture capital industry;
promoting the use of venture capital to support the development of small and medium-sized growth businesses in Canada; and
providing a forum for professional development, information exchange, communication, and association among all persons and entities engaged in venture capital investment in Canada.

Construction Technology Centre Atlantic

Construction Technology Centre Atlantic is a service-oriented organization which provides a bridge between its members and the latest technological developments in the construction industry. It has successfully pulled together in one site a comprehensive body of useful information and resources for the contractor, architect or engineer.

CTCA offers various services:

Construction Information Sources: This resource can be searched by keyword or category and contains an enormous amount of A/E/C information. Companies can add their own URL to listings via on-line form.
COOLNet - Electronic Plans Room- Registered members will soon be able to retrieve tender drawings etc. through COOLNet.
A very comprehensive list of links to other A/E/C sites
Computer and non-computer courses and training
Internet services including webpage development, server storage space rental, internet expertise, marketing consultation

Export Development Canada

EDC is a financial services corporation dedicated to helping Canadian business succeed in the global marketplace. EDC provides a wide range of risk management services, including insurance, financing and guarantees, to Canadian exporters and their customers around the world.

Export Development Canada offers:

A roadmap to successful exporting
Assistance to the small business wanting to export its products
Market environment analyses
Financial Services

ExportSource

ExportSource provides searchable access to export and trade information and services offered by Team Canada, including Foreign Markets, Export Financing, Regulations and Logisitcs, Trade Statistics, Trade Shows and Missions, and Export Contacts.

ExportSource also provides "Export Guides" on Export Preparation, Business Trip Planning, Trade Show Preparation, Responding to Unsolicited Orders, Preparing International Project Bids.

Info entrepreneurs

Info entrepreneurs, a service of Info entreprises, provides Canadian business people with a wide range of information on government services, programs and regulations. The current network of twelve centres, one in every province, one in the NWT and one in the Yukon, is the result of cooperative agreements between federal and provincial governments and, in some cases, the private sector.

Info entrepreneurs offers a comprehensive orientation service for information on all business-related topics pertinent to entrepreneurs, small businesses and companies in the start-up phase.

Info entrepreneurs offers:

Comprehensive, current and accurate information on federal and provincial government business-related products, programs, services and regulations.
Info entrepreneurs offers a combination of products and services to help clients in preparing business plans, exploring new markets etc.
Info entrepreneurs can be reached toll-free from all regions of Quebec
Service is provided in both official languages

Managing for Business Success

With more than 270 links, this new site provides small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) with information and sources of practical advice that can help address a particular management challenge.

Strategis

Strategis is Industry Canada's means of making business and economic information available to Canadians. Its resources make it unique as a business information provider.

This site contains a wealth of resources including:

Consumer Information
Market Trade and Investment Information
Industrial Perspectives
Technology and Innovation
Micro-economic Research and Analysis
Managing Your Business
Marketplace Services

	T-Net British Columbia
T-Net BC's purpose is to provide information and business services to technology companies, industry suppliers and individuals within local technology regions that help them achieve their full potential and strengthen the overall technology community. T-Net operates the leading "portal" web site for the high tech industry in BC.

Technology Partnerships Canada

Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC) is a special operating agency of Industry Canada with a mandate to provide funding support for strategic research and development, and demonstration projects that will produce economic, social and environmental benefits to Canadians.

Since 1996, TPC's activity has been rooted in helping Canadian companies perform R&D that takes new technologies closer to the marketplace. These R&D; projects have the potential to improve the efficiency of production processes in traditional sectors as well as support innovation in emerging technologies, enabling Canadian companies to become world-class.

Technology Visits Program

The Technology Visits Program (TVP), co-sponsored by the National Research Council Canada-IRAP and the Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada, provides senior executives a hands-on opportunity to see in operation the latest manufacturing technologies and innovative methods proven successful by leading-edge companies across Canada.

Trans-Forum

Trans-Forum is an Internet-based communication and information service which links the industry liaison offices of a growing number of universities, affiliated research institutes, colleges, technical institutes and centres of excellence across Canada. Its purpose is to enhance technology and expertise transfer from higher education institutions to Canadian business, especially small and medium-size enterprises.

The site is currently under construction.