Centre nordique d'innovation minière (CNIM) ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Mining companies and operators - Mining equipment manufacturers and suppliers - Training and educational institutions focused on mining sector - Research organizations and innovation centers - Industry associations and consortiums in the mining sector - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in mining-related fields - Organizations committed to sustainable mining practices ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant-based funding (non-repayable) - Specific funding amounts not detailed in description; funding varies by program component and project scope - Support for practical training program delivery and research services - No matching ratio specified in available information - Funding allocated to mobile facilities, classroom equipment, and high-tech simulator infrastructure ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Development and operation of mobile training facilities and classrooms - High-tech mining simulators and simulation equipment - Practical training program development and delivery - Mining sector research services - Sustainable mining practice initiatives and research - Equipment and technology for mobile educational installations - Instructor training and curriculum development - Research into sector sustainability improvements ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Organizations must demonstrate commitment to mining sector sustainability - Facilities and programs must serve northern mining regions - Training must focus on practical, hands-on skill development - Research outcomes should advance sustainable mining practices - Participants must complete designated training modules - Organizations must maintain and operate mobile facilities according to program standards - Regular reporting on training delivery metrics and participant outcomes required - Funding contingent on demonstrated community and industry benefit in mining sector