$12 million over four years to support the innovative economy through Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund

The Hon. Aileen Carroll, Minister of Culture, in a speech before the Economic Club of Canada on April 30, announced that the Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund will be renewed with a $12 million investment over the next four years. OMDC co-administers the Partnerships Fund with the Ministry of Culture.

“Ontario’s creative cluster not only contributes to the province’s economy today, it also has the potential to grow exponentially and ensure the jobs of the future. By supporting innovation, development and research, we help Ontario compete and succeed in the lucrative global entertainment and media market,” said Aileen Carroll, Minister of Culture.

Karen Thorne-Stone, OMDC’s President & CEO commented, “We are delighted that this program will continue to encourage the type of innovative, cross-sector projects that enable Ontario companies to compete on the world stage. Since it was established three years ago, the Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund has supported 43 projects, involving 285 partners and leveraging $15.9 million dollars.”

To find out more about past projects supported by the fund click here. The next round of the Partnerships Fund will be launched at the end of May with information sessions being held in June. The application deadline is September 23, 2009. Details will be posted on the OMDC website www.omdc.on.ca