Investment Cooperation Program (INC) On-Hold for 2012

In June we wrote about the Investment Cooperation Program (INC). This funding for small business program’s objective was to stimulate economic growth in developing countries. This Canadian government funding program achieved this by sharing costs that were involved in: Studying the viability of an investment Undertaking activities aimed at enhancing economic, environmental and social benefits…

NOHFC Emerging Technology Program

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation’s (NOHFC) Emerging Technology Program (ETP) is designed to encourage the private and public sectors to develop exciting and viable new technologies that will contribute to future Northern Ontario’s economy.  The research and development funding program goal is to support the research, development and innovation of new technologies that will…

New Government Funding for Investment in Innovation – SOFII Jobs Growth

New Government Funding for Investment in Innovation – SOFII Jobs Growth

The Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII) is a new Canadian government funding program that was released yesterday. FedDev Ontario announced that this $20M investment funded by their Prosperity Initiative would support SME’s across Southern Ontario. There was a strong realization that innovation is critical to creating high-value job opportunities and creating a…

Infrastructure and Community Development Program: Ontario Government Funding Support

As mentioned in our recent Canadian Prosperity Grants blog, the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) has another program called the Infrastructure and Community Development Program (ICDP). This Canadian government funding program specifically helps northern communities make the necessary investments to improve critical infrastructure and develop effective partnerships that find effective ways to create jobs…

Northern Energy – NOHFC Ontario Government Funding

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation’s (NOHFC) Northern Energy program is designed to help eligible northern organizations and businesses pursue clean renewable energy generation capacity that will reduce their demand on external energy sources. Additionally, this Canadian government funding program will motivate clients to invest in renewable energy generation projects in Northern Ontario. This program will…

Enterprises North Job Creation – NOHFC Funding

Enterprises North Job Creation – NOHFC Funding

This Canadian government funding program provides financial assistance to the private sector. Their goal is to help bring new jobs and economic prosperity to the North. The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) do this by supporting projects aimed at creating jobs and help position small and medium-sized businesses for success. The maximum financial assistance…

Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program – Entrepreneurship Funding Support

Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program – Entrepreneurship Funding Support

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is willing to support entrepreneurship opportunities across the North with up to $125,000 in Canadian Government funding per project via the Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program. This Ontario government funding program aims to mobilize motivated entrepreneurs in the North to secure a prosperous economy and foster long-term job creation….

Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP) Government Procurement for Innovators

The Federal Government of Canada created the Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP) to help support businesses in commercializing their innovative products and services. This is a new government procurement program for business initiative and was launched to promote Canada’s economic growth. This Canadian government funding initiative is an acquisitions program where the government purchases the…

Entry to Food Processing Training Program for Student Placement

Food processors in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) have an opportunity to participate in the four-week work placement portion of an Entry to Food Processing Training Program. This nine-week program is being funded by the City of Toronto and begins in July 2012. The Entry to Food Processing Training Program is a great way for…

ecoAgriculture Biofuels Capital Initiative 2012 Deadline Extended

The deadline for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s business funding grants towards the construction or expansion of biofuels facilities, has been extended to September 30th, 2012. ecoAgriculture Biofuels Capital Initiative (ecoABC) now has an extended deadline to allow eligible projects to secure the necessary financing and complete construction. Government Funding For Business in Agriculture Industry This…