The Mentor Works Advantage: Cash Flow Planning & Accelerating Company Growth

The Mentor Works Advantage: Cash Flow Planning & Accelerating Company Growth

At Mentor Works Ltd., we are dedicated to being experts in all Canadian government grants, loans, and other funding resources. Our passionate team of funding experts helps support businesses across the nation. Mentor Works Ltd. provides end-to-end solutions to businesses that are interested in benefiting from Canadian government grants and loans, providing guidance along each…

FedDev Announces New Southern Ontario Funding Programs for 2014

FedDev Announces New Southern Ontario Funding Programs for 2014

On December 6th the Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Gary Goodyear and Mark Adler, MP for York Centre were at the Innovation 2103 Conference to announce the launch of the Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives (SOPIs). The aim of this new assemblage of funding programs is to promote…

NOHFC Opportunity Assessment Projects FAQs: Northern Ontario Business Grants

NOHFC Opportunity Assessment Projects FAQs: Northern Ontario Business Grants

For companies that are looking to undertake the investigation of a new technology, The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) has announced a new government funding program that supports companies when they investigate and evaluate new technology. This Northern Ontario government funding program is called Opportunity Assessment Projects. Is my company eligible for Opportunity Assessment Projects…

NOHFC Ontario Business Grants through Northern Ontario Internship Program

NOHFC Ontario Business Grants through Northern Ontario Internship Program

Looking for government funding to hire a recent graduate in Northern Ontario? The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) has a new Ontario business grants funding program to support hiring recent graduates in Northern Ontario called the Northern Ontario Internship program. Northern Ontario Business Grants for Hiring through NOHFC The Northern Ontario Internship Program offers…

Gala Bakery Improves Consumer Confidence While Growing their Business

Gala Bakery Improves Consumer Confidence While Growing their Business

Gala Bakery of Hamilton, Ontario has recently taken on a comprehensive traceability project to improve the efficiency of their operations while increasing market access and protecting their brand. The Traceability Foundations Initiative (TFI) is a federal-provincial cost-shared initiative under the Agricultural Flexibility Fund. It was developed to support industry-led information traceability systems. Small Business Grants…

How to Qualify for Ontario business grants through the Youth Accelerator Fund

How to Qualify for Ontario business grants through the Youth Accelerator Fund

The Ontario government recognizes that for youth under 30, starting a new business can be difficult. To help innovative technology arrive in the marketplace more quickly, the Ontario government has launched a new funding program called the Youth Accelerator Fund. This Ontario government grants program is targeted at helping youth under 30 take their innovation…

Business Grants Ontario: The Youth Employment Fund Hiring Program

Business Grants Ontario: The Youth Employment Fund Hiring Program

In its 2013 annual budget the Ontario government announced a two year $295 million Youth Jobs Strategy which is intended to create 30,000 new job opportunities for youth. The Youth Employment Fund is intended to play a significant role in helping the Ontario government deliver upon this promise. Youth Employment Fund Grants for Businesses in…

Ontario Business Loans Available to SMEs in Late-Stage Commercialization Phase

Ontario Business Loans Available to SMEs in Late-Stage Commercialization Phase

The late-stage commercialization stage is both an exciting and stressful time for any company; as final steps are taken to finally bring a new product to market. While your feelings at this point can likely be described as a mix of joy and relief considering you have made it this far and have decided to…

Aerospace Update: Expression of Interest – Mission to Japan, January 2014

Aerospace Update: Expression of Interest – Mission to Japan, January 2014

The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) and the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD), with support from Industry Canada and the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, are organizing a mission for Canadian aerospace companies to Japan the week of January 27, 2014. Why is AIAC and DFATD Organizing a Mission to Japan? According…

Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP)

Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP)

BCIP is a competitive acquisition program from the Government of Canada, designed to help companies with innovative solutions obtain a first time purchaser of the solution. Key Eligibility Factors for Participation in BCIP In order to qualify to participate in the program, small and medium-sized businesses must meet the following criteria: Must be a Canadian-based…