Manitoba Commercialization Support for Business Program (CSBP) Eligibility

Manitoba Commercialization Support for Business Program (CSBP) Eligibility

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Update: The Commercialization Support for Business Program (CSBP) is closed and no longer accepting applications. Please refer to the Innovation Growth Program for similar support. The Commercialization Support for Business Program (CSBP) provides Manitoba government grants to support innovative technology development projects. Business can use CSBP funding to offset product/process development and commercialization project costs,…

Advancing Water Technologies (AWT) Funding: 2017 Application Intake Deadlines

Advancing Water Technologies (AWT) Funding: 2017 Application Intake Deadlines

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Advancing Water Technologies (AWT) is an Ontario government funding program supporting technology-driven industry-academic research collaborations. Industry partners may receive up to 50% of project expenses to a maximum $100,000 in Ontario government grants. To receive funding through the program, businesses must submit an application detailing their project and research partners to be considered. Applicants’ applications…

Canada Media Fund (CMF): Application Intake Deadlines for 2017

Canada Media Fund (CMF): Application Intake Deadlines for 2017

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The Canada Media Fund (CMF) Experimental Stream Innovation Program provides repayable government funding to Canadian businesses developing, producing, and marketing interactive digital media content and software applications. Through the Experimental Stream’s Innovation Program, software developers can receive up to 50-75% coverage of eligible project costs to a maximum of $300,000 – $1,000,000. These funds can help…

CanExport: Canadian Government Grants for Export Marketing

CanExport: Canadian Government Grants for Export Marketing

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Although Canadian exports surpassed $521 million in 2016, it was the second straight year of decline. Since peaking in 2014, fewer products are being produced in Canada and sold internationally. This has raised the attention of the Canadian federal government, who’ve begun developing new programs in support of increasing international business opportunities. CanExport is one…

Over $150k in Ontario Small Business Grants Awarded to La Rocca Creative Cakes

Over $150k in Ontario Small Business Grants Awarded to La Rocca Creative Cakes

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Since identifying key funding opportunities in 2016, La Rocca Creative Cakes has successfully been awarded over $150,000 in Ontario small business grants. The company has targeted funding programs that support capital investment and workforce development initiatives. The manufacturer has integrated funding into their strategic planning process to identify funding opportunities that will support their upcoming…

Manitoba Industrial Opportunities Program: Business Expansion Loans

Manitoba Industrial Opportunities Program: Business Expansion Loans

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Manitoba’s diverse economy offers extensive opportunities for business growth. One of the reasons for this is that the Provincial Government of Manitoba encourages new, large-scale business investments with lucrative government grants and loans for businesses. This access to capital provides organizations a unique incentive for expanding their business in Manitoba. The Manitoba Industrial Opportunities Program…

Alberta Export Support Fund: Export Grants Eligibility

Alberta Export Support Fund: Export Grants Eligibility

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The Alberta Export Support Fund provides Alberta government grants to assist small and medium-size businesses residing in Alberta to attend or participate in international trade events. Those applying for Alberta export grants are typically developing new (or growing existing) markets as per a well-documented export strategy. The program provides up to 50% of eligible project…

Food Safety Program Optimization: April 24 Workshop in Mississauga

Food Safety Program Optimization: April 24 Workshop in Mississauga

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In Ontario, agri-food businesses have an excellent track record for producing safe, high-quality products. Food safety is critical for anyone operating a food-based business, therefore, performing routine training and other food safety programs is essential to success. On April 24, 2017 Mentor Works will participate in a workshop on Food Safety Program Optimization. Event attendees…

The Eastern Ontario Development Fund Supports Belleville Manufacturer

The Eastern Ontario Development Fund Supports Belleville Manufacturer

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Advanced manufacturer, Triangle Fluid Controls, has been awarded up to $186,000 in small business grants to expand production capacity. The investment will help the company build a 12,600 sq. ft. extension onto its existing facility, as well as purchase new production and laboratory testing equipment. These upgrades will help the company boost product quality to…

Event: Accelerating the Growth of Canadian Food Processors – April 25

Event: Accelerating the Growth of Canadian Food Processors – April 25

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Food and beverage processing is Canada’s second largest manufacturing sector, accounting for 17% of the country’s annual manufacturing shipments. With more than 190 countries serving as export destinations for these products, Canadian firms are well positioned for international growth. With foreign demand continuing to increase, businesses should take advantage of new opportunities becoming available. Fortunately…