Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) has announced the launch of their Western Diversification Program (WDP) Call for Proposals (CFP). The WDP is a business funding initiative dedicated to helping not-for-profit organizations seek and develop future project proposals in Western Canada. The WDP’s primary goal is to develop and support Western Canada’s economy through tactical investment…
On December 15, 2014, Industry Canada announced that the Federal Government of Canada will invest $25 million over five years in a new Ottawa Hospital-based network which will focus on improving the quality of life of Canadians. $25 Million investment will develop innovative treatments to fight cancer Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Orleans, Royal Galipeau announced…
On December 15, 2014, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) announced a $397,000 investment to support the purchase of testing equipment for an accredited laboratory in Winnipeg, Manitoba called Horizon Lab Ltd. About Growing Forward 2 Funding Recipient, Horizon Lab Ltd. Horizon Lab is a subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of Manitoba (DFM), which provided an additional…
The Canadian Government awarded over $24M in business grant and loan support through the Prosperity Initiative to Ontario companies in the month of January. This support will be used by businesses and not for profits to acquire new capital equipment, improve facilities, create jobs, and support their supply chain. Of this, Mentor Works clients were…
Alberta Innovates Technology Futures (AITF) is an organization that leverages strong partnerships and support to help technical industries develop products and move them to market through the parent organization, Alberta Innovates. AITF is making progress to this end by building upon the province’s established advantage in industries like nanotechnology, information communication technologies, and genomics. The…
Canada’s second-largest auto parts maker, Linamar, is receiving significant support from the Canadian federal and provincial governments. The Guelph-based manufacturer has committed to a $506.8 million research and development project that will lead to significant job creation and innovation within Ontario. The resulting economic impact has spurred multiple government investments to assure a successful project…
FedDev Ontario recently announced the launch of a new fund to support entrepreneurs. The SmartStart Seed Fund (SmartStart) launched with a pool of $9M to support entrepreneurs in the technology sector or companies with innovative ideas. The program provides seed financing for entrepreneurship skills training to help young business owners grow their company and make…
In December, the University of Guelph announced a second round of funding will become available as of January 2015 through its partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food (OMAFRA). The Gryphon’s LAAIR Program Supports Innovative University of Guelph Projects According to the news release offered by Program Coordinator, David Hobson, the Gryphon’s “Leading to…
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this blog was accurate at the date of original posting. The program details have since changed, please see B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG) for more details. The Canada-B.C. Job Grant is a small business grant that provides businesses with funding for training their employees. Businesses can obtain up to $10,000…
On December 15, 2014, Member of Parliament Peter Kent of Thornhill announced a $782,000 funding contribution to Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., this according to a Federal Government press release. The repayable contribution will help the company commercialize its innovative, organic snack foods. AAFC AgriInnovation Program Supports Purchase of Capital Equipment for Food Processing Support through…