IRAP Funding Success: Rianta Solutions Receives up to $440,000

IRAP Funding Success: Rianta Solutions Receives up to $440,000

Rianta Solutions is a Kanata, Ontario-based designer, developer, and manufacturer of datacom and telecom equipment solutions. Since the company’s creation in 2012, Rianta Solutions’ team of engineers have been developing customized high-speed, low energy consumption data centre technologies. With clients spanning across Canada and around the world, Rianta Solutions has embraced the definition of innovation…

CME-FedNor Assessments: Northern Ontario Manufacturing Grants

CME-FedNor Assessments: Northern Ontario Manufacturing Grants

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) provides federally sourced funds to businesses, organizations, and communities within the province’s northern regions. The agency supports the development and competitiveness of businesses to ensure the north grows and contributes toward the country’s economy. Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) also provides support to growing businesses across…

Wellington Brewery: Pouring Success from Growing Forward 2 Ontario

Wellington Brewery: Pouring Success from Growing Forward 2 Ontario

Based in Guelph, Ontario, Wellington Brewery produces micro-brewed small batch beers made from fresh, all-natural ingredients. As Canada’s oldest independently owned microbrewery, the company is known for their award-winning selection of products and friendly team of over 60 employees. Wellington Brewery is determined to continue this success through consistent upgrades to their product selection, and…

Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit: Wage Subsidies for Business

Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit: Wage Subsidies for Business

During the spring and summer months each year, businesses across Ontario aggressively pursue government funding programs to hire students and post-secondary graduates. Among their many options, which include wage subsidies such as government grants and tax credits, businesses can strategically reduce their labour costs while also developing youth talent. The Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit…

Growing Forward 2 Ontario Grants: 2016 Deadlines

Growing Forward 2 Ontario Grants: 2016 Deadlines

Growing Forward 2 Ontario is a 5-year (2013-2018) Ontario government funding program aimed at supporting innovative, competitive projects led by organizations within the province’s agri-food industry. Nearly $4.5 million is provided to Ontario applicants each year to solve industry challenges and enhance their competitiveness, which in turn boosts the province’s economic output. Through these small business…

Canadian Automotive Industry Grants: Automotive Innovation Fund

Canadian Automotive Industry Grants: Automotive Innovation Fund

The Canadian automotive industry is enjoying a surge in vehicle sales so far in 2016. Compared to March 2015, the market grew by 9.3% and saw over 175,000 light vehicles being sold last month. These types of increases are expected to remain, or even grow, further into 2016 as Canadian consumers continue to receive reduced…

Record Number of Businesses Apply for Canada Summer Jobs Hiring Grants

Record Number of Businesses Apply for Canada Summer Jobs Hiring Grants

Editor’s Note: Details of the Canada Summer Jobs program are subject to change at any time; details on this page were accurate as of the posting date. To learn about current program details, please contact Mentor Works or visit canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/youth-summer-job. Wage subsidies are a popular option for businesses looking to reduce employment costs and improve the…

FedNor Targeted Manufacturing Initiative: Northern Ontario Grants

FedNor Targeted Manufacturing Initiative: Northern Ontario Grants

With a decreasing population that is largely comprised of aging citizens, northern Ontario provides challenges for growing businesses. Due to immense migration of youth talent, either to other provinces or moving to southern Ontario, businesses in the northern part of the province are having difficulties finding quality workers – especially skilled labour. Although northern Ontario…

$6.6M in Ontario Government Funding Awarded to Growing Manufacturers

$6.6M in Ontario Government Funding Awarded to Growing Manufacturers

Two manufacturers, Hammond Manufacturing Company and Ontario Drive & Gear Limited, will receive government funding valued up to $6.6 million to expand their operations. This government funding, among other benefits, will help the two businesses to purchase new, innovative technologies and train their employees on how to best use the equipment. By receiving Ontario government…

When to Apply for the Canada Media Fund: Experimental Stream in 2016

When to Apply for the Canada Media Fund: Experimental Stream in 2016

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) supports innovative, interactive digital media content or software projects that are produced, developed, and promoted by Canadian businesses. One of CMF’s funding streams, the Experimental Stream, was expanded last year and now includes two programs, including the well-known Innovation Program and a new Commercial Project Pilot Program (C3P). Through these…