Canadian Dairy Commission’s Matching Investment Fund

The Canadian Dairy Commission’s Matching Investment Fund is providing $6 million in government funding for business to encourage growth and innovation in the manufacturing and use of Canadian dairy products and ingredients. The approved project could receive: $50,000 for consultations $250,000 for product development The Canadian government grants must be matched in cash by the…

HYPERDRIVE Program – New Funding for Startups

Communitech recently introduced their new HYPERDRIVE program to help Canadian technology startups experience a new innovative avenue to scale their businesses faster and achieve market success. HYPERDRIVE is  $30M+ technology startup incubator program with a global focus. The entrepreneurial program was named one of Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) partners. This unique initiative focuses on…

Centre for Research and Innovation in the Bio-Economy (CRIBE)

The Centre for Research and Innovation in the Bio-Economy (CRIBE) is a new provincial grant funding for business program, created to transform the forest products industry in Northern Ontario. CRIBE is an independent, not-for-profit research corporation that partners with other relevant organizations to provide them with Ontario business grants to direct and turn research results…

Investment Cooperation Program (INC) On-Hold for 2012

In June we wrote about the Investment Cooperation Program (INC). This funding for small business program’s objective was to stimulate economic growth in developing countries. This Canadian government funding program achieved this by sharing costs that were involved in: Studying the viability of an investment Undertaking activities aimed at enhancing economic, environmental and social benefits…

NOHFC Emerging Technology Program

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation’s (NOHFC) Emerging Technology Program (ETP) is designed to encourage the private and public sectors to develop exciting and viable new technologies that will contribute to future Northern Ontario’s economy.  The research and development funding program goal is to support the research, development and innovation of new technologies that will…

New Government Funding for Investment in Innovation – SOFII Jobs Growth

New Government Funding for Investment in Innovation – SOFII Jobs Growth

The Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII) is a new Canadian government funding program that was released yesterday. FedDev Ontario announced that this $20M investment funded by their Prosperity Initiative would support SME’s across Southern Ontario. There was a strong realization that innovation is critical to creating high-value job opportunities and creating a…

Infrastructure and Community Development Program: Ontario Government Funding Support

As mentioned in our recent Canadian Prosperity Grants blog, the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) has another program called the Infrastructure and Community Development Program (ICDP). This Canadian government funding program specifically helps northern communities make the necessary investments to improve critical infrastructure and develop effective partnerships that find effective ways to create jobs…

Northern Energy – NOHFC Ontario Government Funding

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation’s (NOHFC) Northern Energy program is designed to help eligible northern organizations and businesses pursue clean renewable energy generation capacity that will reduce their demand on external energy sources. Additionally, this Canadian government funding program will motivate clients to invest in renewable energy generation projects in Northern Ontario. This program will…

International Strategic Opportunities Program (ISOP) – Canadian R&D Funding Grants

Ontario’s Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI) have designed and implemented yet another Canadian Government funding opportunity to promote collaboration between Ontario’s research institutions and the international research community. The International Strategic Opportunities Program (ISOP) is one of several Business Funding Grants for Collaborative Research and Development that is offered by the Ministry of Research…

OCE Embedded Executive Program: Business Funding Grants for Hiring Industry Experts

The Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) are offering additional services and grant funding for small business solutions to executive and managerial challenges. The Embedded Executive Program provides financial support to those businesses looking to acquire the services and knowledge of an experienced entrepreneur or business executive for a limited period of time. Participating organizations will…