Today, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), visited the University of Windsor to announce a combined Government of Canada investment of nearly $12 million for six businesses and organizations to advance innovative housing solutions across southern Ontario. A number of these projects are funded through the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) to help address the way homes are built to better meet our country's demand.
| Recipient Name | Project | Funding Amount |
|---|---|---|
To adopt high-tech manufacturing equipment at its Portland location to improve its manufacturing capabilities for geodesic homes - strong, energy-efficient and self-supporting dome-shaped buildings made from connected triangles. |
$1,500,000 |
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To expand its manufacturing capabilities at its Thorold location and implement advanced semi-automated machinery to enhance efficiency, reduce construction costs, and increase the production of affordable, sustainable and high-quality pre-fabricated housing. |
$2,090,000 |
|
To add an automated wall panel manufacturing capabilities line, with state-of-the-art machinery at its Tecumseh location. |
$2,560,000 |
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To enhance production capabilities through the adoption of advanced equipment to automate processes and increase capacity at its Aylmer facility. |
$1,500,000 |
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To enhance manufacturing capabilities for pre-fabricated housing through the adoption of advanced equipment and facility upgrades at its Chesterville manufacturing facility. |
$2,300,000 |
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To showcase new 3D printing technology through the construction of a net-zero student residence building to demonstrate innovative housing solutions. |
$2,000,000 |
