Our Funders

CMC Microsystems recognizes the outstanding contributions of its major government investors and the value they provide to Canadian researchers. All of the funding that CMC receives from its government partners is complemented by significant private sector contributions. Many nations realize the importance of being competitive in the international microsystems field and countries in North America, Europe, Asia and the South Pacific have already made their strategies known and allocated support. The partnership between CMC and government investors gives Canada a strong position in this competitive global landscape.

NSERC
As CMC’s long-standing partner and chief investor, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council has
committed $48.5 million to CMC for 2005-2010.

Canada Foundation for Innovation
The Canada Foundation for Innovation has invested $16 million towards the System-on-Chip Research Network, and $9.3 million for the National Microelectronics and Photonics Testing Collaboratory.

The Ontario Innovation Trust
The Ontario Innovation Trust has invested $6.2 million towards the System-on-Chip Research Network, and
$6.9 million towards the National Microelectronics and Photonics Testing Collaboratory.

The Government of Québec
The Government of Québec has committed $1.2 million towards the National Microelectronics and Photonics
Testing Collaboratory.

The Manitoba Research and Innovations Fund
The Manitoba Research and Innovations Fund has contributed over $500,000 towards the National
Microelectronics and Photonics Testing Collaboratory.