Lakehead University Project Promotes Green Technology
February 20, 2010 12:01 PM
McGuinty Government Supports Development Of New Research Lab
Research into the development of low-cost, more efficient lighting is creating about 14 jobs over the next three years in Thunder Bay.
With assistance from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), Lakehead University and Meaglow Ltd are establishing a state-of-the-art semi-conductor research laboratory at the University. The project is focusing on developing new crystal growth technology that could produce brighter light-emitting diodes (LEDs) at a lower cost.
With assistance from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), Lakehead University and Meaglow Ltd are establishing a state-of-the-art semi-conductor research laboratory at the University. The project is focusing on developing new crystal growth technology that could produce brighter light-emitting diodes (LEDs) at a lower cost.
Quick Facts
- The NOHFC is providing $527,620 to this initiative through its Emerging Technology Program.
- Since 2003, the NOHFC has invested nearly $490 million in more than 2,800 northern projects leveraging an additional $1.5 billion from project partners.
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Contacts
- Joanne Ghiz
Minister's Office
416-328-3638
joanne.ghiz@ontario.ca - Michel Lavoie
Communications Services Branch
705-564-7125
michel.lavoie@ontario.ca
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
ontario.ca/north