The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) is a federal government agency that fosters innovation by encouraging companies to collaborate in post-secondary research projects. After recently changing the way NSERC administers funding, businesses can now choose between two new/updated funding programs, including NSERC Engage Grants and NSERC Alliance Grants.
NSERC
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Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) is an initiative that seeks technology-based solutions to federal government challenges. Through the program, companies can receive grant funding to research and develop solutions that overcome these challenges, therefore helping the Canadian government to function better. The Government of Canada may even purchase your innovation for further
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The Government of Ontario recently announced a suite of changes to Employment Ontario programming and services. The government is launching a new system that will improve Ontario employment services by focusing on the needs of local communities, workers, and employers.
Employment Ontario provides a range of programs, services, and funding opportunities
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As of August 22, 2019, the CanExport funding program will undertake two significant updates that impact how the program operates and the value it provides to Canadian exporters. The first and most notable update is to the program’s contribution amount, while the second focuses on company eligibility. Previously, agriculture and
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Everyone knows that the wrong hire can be very costly to a business. Not only will a business incur real expenses with a bad hire (estimates show the cost of one bad hire to be in the range of $250,000USD, i.e. their salary, your team’s/trainer’s salaries, and opportunity costs of
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Career-Ready with CTMA is a hiring grant designed to help close the skilled trades gap for automotive suppliers in the Machine, Tool, Die & Mould (MTDM) sector. Through the program, eligible applicants may access funding to provide 10- to 16-week work placements to youth student interns, recent graduates, and new
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There are hundreds of Canadian small business grants and loans that companies can apply to. There are some key strategies to keep in mind to optimize your chances of success though; for one, always consider the program’s eligibility criteria. It’s not worth applying to small business grants and loans that
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The automotive industry is preparing for a future where consumers can purchase a wide range of powertrain types. Although internal combustion engines (ICEs) will continue to represent a large portion of the market, battery electric and hybrid options will grow in popularity and become a much more widespread option. OEMs
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Ontario-based automotive suppliers are constantly seeking high-quality manufacturing employees. Recruiting youth workers is a great way to build your team, which is why the new Career-Ready with CTMA program has been launched, starting today, July 15. The program is specifically designed to close the skilled trades gap in the Machine,
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From all of us here at Mentor Works, happy holidays! We’re so grateful for all our readers, clients, partners, and government funding agencies and can’t wait to share more exciting Canadian government funding next year.
Our business and website wouldn’t be possible without each and every one of you, so thank
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