A business in Wawanesa has secured a provincial grant to help certify a disinfectant.

The Manitoba government is investing more than $568,000 in small and medium-sized businesses through the Innovation Growth Program (IGP) to support the development and commercialization of new, innovative products and services, Economic Development and Jobs Minister Jon Reyes announced today.

“Some small businesses need help developing and commercializing new and innovative products and processes, and we provide cost-sharing support through the Innovation Growth Program,” said Reyes. “Our government’s investment will help these Manitoba-based companies build their businesses by reducing their risk associated with developing innovative products, accelerating their growth and strengthening their financial position to secure future funding.”

The program launched in June 2019 and provides up to $100,000 in 50-50 cost-shared, non-repayable financial assistance. The latest recipients of the IGP include:

  • OmniLyte Enviro, Wawanesa: $100,000 to obtain certification in Canada and the United States for a new process of manufacturing hypochlorous acid (anolyte) for use as a safe and effective commercial disinfectant.

To date, the province’s total investment of up to $1.9 million for 27 small and medium-size businesses is projected to create more than 900 jobs within five years.

Small businesses are encouraged to apply for the current intake by December 15.