Canadian Government Grants Update: CME SMART Prosperity Now Program Expected to Close Soon

Canadian Government Grants Update: CME SMART Prosperity Now Program Expected to Close Soon

Launched this previous summer, the CME SMART Prosperity Now Program is still accepting applications but expected to stop by March 31, 2013. These small business funding grants are for manufacturers with an export focus on commercializing new technologies, investing in sustainable and green technology, entering new domestic and foreign markets, and purchasing new or upgraded…

Canadian National Digital Media Event: CDMN Canada 3.0 2013

In August, we profiled the upcoming CDMN Canada 3.0 event. The CDMN is a national network of incubators and accelerators that bring together industry, academia, and government to accelerate the commercialization of innovation creating more wealth in the country. Registration for CDMN Canada 3.0 2013, Canada’s only national digital media conference focused on the commercialization…

Growing Forward 2: Sector Engagement

To help support the development of Growing Forward 2, a Canadian government funding program, the federal, provincial and territorial governments have engaged with a broad range of industry stakeholders. The many discussions and opinions have been heard and will be taken into account when creating this new five-year framework. Funding for Small Business Support The…

CYBF Post-Launch Resources

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) supports new business ventures and provides new small business owners with post-launch resources that will help these entrepreneurs remain focused and maintain a long-term success. Post-Launch Resources Overview There are several resources the CYBF provides new entrepreneurs: Business Resources: There are many great tips and information on the Online…

Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) Newcomer Program

If you have recently moved to Canada and are between the ages of 18-39 that has a feasible business idea and are looking for guidance, I strongly recommend you contact the Canadian Youth Business Foundation. What does the Newcomer Program offer? The Newcomer Program provides you with all the benefits of CYBF’s other programs. This…

CYBF Start-Up Program for Youth Entrepreneur’s

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is an organization that fosters youth entrepreneurship and provides resources you need to be successful. They accomplish this through building relationships with federal and provincial governments in Canada and offer coaching, mentoring, financing and business resources to aspiring young people. The CYBF’s Start-up Program provides the support that entrepreneurs need…

CYBF moMENTum Program

Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF), a Canadian organization that provides entrepreneurs with business resources and mentoring offers their moMENTum program. This program offers young entrepreneurs who are not seeking financing, the opportunity to work one-on-one with a business mentor. This program is available to a limited number of young entrepreneurs in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton…

Spin Master Innovation Fund for Young Entrepreneur’s

Are you a young entrepreneur, aged 18-39 and prepared to take your start-up to the next level? Does your business have national or international expansion potential? Do you have a solid business plan? The Spin Master Innovation Fund is a small business funding grant can assist with your strategic growth plans. Currently going into their…

Networking Business Event: Communitech Annual General Meeting

Communitech, located in Kitchener, Ontario is one of Ontario’s Network of Excellence (ONE) Research Innovation Centres (RIC). The Ontario Network of Excellence consists of member organizations with commercialization experts that may include: Tech-savvy advisors Experienced entrepreneurs Sector-specific organizations Colleges and university Specifically, Communitech is an association that represents more than 800 technology companies in the…

Ontario Production Services Tax Credit

The Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC) is a refundable tax credit for small businesses across the Canadian province of Ontario. OPSTC applies to eligible expenses of domestic or foreign film and television production corporations. Please note that corporations cannot claim this tax credit if the Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit was claimed for the same…