HTX Ontario Flagship Program: Healthcare/Medical Funding

HTX Ontario Flagship Program: Healthcare/Medical Funding

Health Technology Exchange (HTX) offers government funding for business to Ontario corporations that develop, produce and commercialize Medical and Assistive Technologies (MATs). HTX Canadian Government Funding Qualifications Ontario firms can qualify for government funding for small business under two different categories: Qualifying applicant: Ontario-based MNE or new created Ontario-based subsidiary of the MNE. Qualifying project…

Small Business Grants New Horizons for Medtech Program

Small Business Grants New Horizons for Medtech Program

The New Horizons for Medtech (NHM) program is designed for Ontario medical device and advanced health technology SME’s pursuing export opportunities in the Medical Technology industry.  NHM receives support from Canada’s Medical Technologies Companies (MEDEC), Canadian MedTech Manufacturers’ Alliance (CMMA), and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). The program has been…

Canadian Government Funding Update:  CME Still Available for a Limited Time

Canadian Government Funding Update: CME Still Available for a Limited Time

CME SMART Prosperity Now, administered by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) and funded by Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), has announced that there are 50 spots still available for consideration for Canadian government funding, for a limited time. CME SMART Prosperity Now is about fostering the long-term growth for small to…

Small Businesses Funding for Research and Development via IRAP in 2013

Cambridge, Ontario (Marketwire – March 27, 2013).  With the release of the 2013 Federal Budget, SME’s, particularly those in manufacturing or involved in research and development, applauded the announcement as it confirms they  will continue to be positioned as a top priority in the plans to strengthen Canada’s economy. Precise details regarding funding allocations for…

Canadian Small Business Grants: Economic Action Plan 2013

Canadian Small Business Grants: Economic Action Plan 2013

Minister of State for the Federal State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), was on hand at an event hosted by the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce (CCC) to discuss the Economic Action Plan 2013. Minister Goodyear highlighted the fact that since the worst of the global recession Canada has had the…

Small Business Grants for Hiring: iSTEM Wilfrid Laurier Receives 2013 Funding

Small Business Grants for Hiring: iSTEM Wilfrid Laurier Receives 2013 Funding

As many as 20 recent graduates of programs in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math) will be hired with the support of Canadian Government funding.  Peter Braid, Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Waterloo, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Parliament for Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev…

Research and Development Funding: Technology Development Program

Research and Development Funding: Technology Development Program

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) is accepting applications for its Technology Development Program to support innovation within the province via Ontario business grants. Overview of this Research and Development Funding Program This Canadian government funding for small business program is aimed at strengthening and diversifying southern Ontario’s economy by providing…

Canadian Government Funding Supports Innovation in Waterloo Region

Canadian Government Funding Supports Innovation in Waterloo Region

Communitech Corporation is receiving a Canadian government funding for small business contribution of up to $6.4 million through FedDev Ontario’s Technology Development Program to construct two next-generation satellites.  Members of Parliament for Kitchener Centre and Kitchener-Waterloo were on-hand, on behalf of Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)…

Canadian Government Funding:  Investing in Business Innovation (IBI)

Canadian Government Funding: Investing in Business Innovation (IBI)

The aim of the Investing in Business Innovation (IBI) is for stimulating and leveraging private sector investments to serve the development and late-stage commercialization challenges of start-up businesses. This government funding for business will provide support of up to $1M in repayable loan funding at 0% interest, covering approximately 33.3% of expenses related to commercializing new products, practices…

FedDev Prosperity Initiative: $20M Canadian Government Funding for Business Expansion

FedDev Prosperity Initiative: $20M Canadian Government Funding for Business Expansion

FedDev Government Funding for Small Business Much like many of the small business grants offered by FedDev, this initiative is aimed at developing a more diversified and competitive economy in Southern Ontario.   FedDev has pledged $210 million to this program which will give businesses the tools they need to expand geographically as well as generate…