Emerging Opportunities

Green Energy Technology  •  Health, Wellness & Life Sciences 
Advanced Manufacturing & Automotive Growth  •  Bioproducts

Bioproducts

Bioproducts has been identified as an emerging sector within the Niagara Region’s economic growth strategy, which positions Welland perfectly for new growth and investment.  

Work being undertaken by Niagara Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) involves the documentation and identification of regional bioproduct sector concentrations, biomass inventories (raw materials), and the development of opportunities in partnership with both private- and public-sector partners.  

Welland is ready to welcome companies interested in converting energy crops and other agricultural residues into bio-fibres, bio-fuels, bio-industrial oils, nutritious foods, nutraceuticals and other products that promote healthy living and a healthy planet.  

Fast Facts:

• Producers of ethanol are eligible for incentives of up to 10 cents per litre of production and up to 20 cents for biodiesel producers
  
  
• Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world, with massive agricultural land providing feed crops. Welland’s  outlying rural lands are ripe for bioproduct development
  
  
• Generous research tax advantages – worth up to 65% of a company’s total R&D investment
  
  
• A progressive regulatory regime and robust patent and trademark protection
  

Want to learn more?

If you want to be Made in Welland or learn how we can help finance your project, contact our Made in Welland expert Dan Degazio at 1.800.735.3771. 

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