We're expanding the market opportunities program by delivering $29.4 million over two years to increase offshore exports, to increase the use of wood in non-residential and mid-rise construction in North America, and to support environmental reputation through science. NRCan funds a maximum of 50% of the majority of activities. The forest innovation program is delivering $56.8 million over two years to support emerging and breakthrough technologies in bioenergy, nanotechnology, and next generation forest products. Those are two examples.
In investments in forest industry transformation, there is $190.4 million available between 2010 and 2018. This accelerates the commercialization of highly innovative, first-in-kind technology at Canadian forest facilities. Also, there is a $1-million investment in the aboriginal forestry initiative. As you know, the Prime Minister met with President Obama in the White House on March 12 and began a high-level conversation about renewing the softwood lumber agreement, asking officials to report back within 100 days.
For these and many other reasons, we are moving on the forestry front. We realize how essential the forestry sector is to Canada, and will continue to be.