How to Leverage WINN Funding to Bring Innovative Products and Processes to Market

How to Leverage WINN Funding to Bring Innovative Products and Processes to Market

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In autumn 2013, the Federal Government launched a five-year, $100 million western Canada funding program called the Western Innovative Initiative (WINN). This business funding initiative supports small and medium-sized businesses in western Canada who are dedicated to commercialize innovative, technology-based products, processes, and services while enabling company growth. The WINN program intends to stimulate greater…

Exporter Confidence Slips in 2014: EDC Report

Exporter Confidence Slips in 2014: EDC Report

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According to a report released by Export Development Canada (EDC), exporter confidence for Canadian businesses fell in 2014. Their report measured how Canadian exporters and investors are feeling about international and foreign business opportunities in the next six months. The data is collated and measured with the Trade Confidence Index (TCI), which summarizes the state…

Meet the Mentor Works Team at Industry Events in January 2015

Meet the Mentor Works Team at Industry Events in January 2015

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With 2015 now upon us, our team at Mentor Works is eager to network with the Canadian business community through a number of excellent upcoming events. From startup events to agricultural forums, January is shaping up to be a great start to the New Year. Join Mentor Works at these events to learn how your…

CME SMART $100K Business Funding Grants for Southern Ontario Manufacturers

CME SMART $100K Business Funding Grants for Southern Ontario Manufacturers

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Please Note: The CME SMART ATGG program is now closed. Please explore active government funding programs. The Canadian Manufacturers & Exports (CME) association has announced the launch of the CME SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth program, specifically to help southern Ontario manufacturers assess and adopt new technologies to enable export expansion. CME expects approximately…

Northern Ontario Manufactures Supported with up to $15,000 in Grants for Process Assessments

Northern Ontario Manufactures Supported with up to $15,000 in Grants for Process Assessments

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The region of northern Ontario covers nearly 90% of the province, however its population of 786,000 represents just over 6% of the provincial population according to the 2006 Statistics Canada Census. As a result, the Ontario provincial government has released a number of small business funding grants and loans specifically for northern Ontario SMEs, including…

How to receive $3K in Tax Credits for Hiring a Co-op Student

How to receive $3K in Tax Credits for Hiring a Co-op Student

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Co-operative education options at Canadian colleges and universities are on the rise; this is good news for both students and employers. Many Canadian post-secondary institutions have a wide range of co-op programs that support a variety of industries. In fact, the University of Waterloo offers the world’s largest co-op program, growing over 58% in the…

Receive $10K towards Workforce Training via the Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG)

Receive $10K towards Workforce Training via the Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG)

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Similar to the Canada-Ontario Job Grant, the Canada-Alberta Job Grant is a small business grant that provides businesses with funding for training their employees. Businesses can obtain up to $10,000 per employee to cover 66.67% of training costs. Businesses can apply for funding for existing employees as well as new hires. The Canada-Alberta Job Grant…

Are you eligible for the AgriInnovation Program’s Industry-Led R&D Stream?

Are you eligible for the AgriInnovation Program’s Industry-Led R&D Stream?

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The importance of the agricultural sector is clearly seen in both the impact it has on the Canadian economy and, consequently, the amount of government support provided. The AgriInnovation Program (AIP) is one of these Canadian government funding programs. AIP supports the development of innovative technologies that impact agri-food and agri-based practices, processes, and products….

Employment and Social Development Canada: A Successful 2014

Employment and Social Development Canada: A Successful 2014

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Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism highlighted a successful year of funding to support training, skills development, and job creation”. Minister Kenney praised Employment and Social Development Canada’s (ESDC) efforts in 2014 to support job creation through a variety of programs and initiatives. In 2014 ESDC supported employment in…

Get Funded Television Show: Pitch Your Business Idea for Investment Opportunities

Get Funded Television Show: Pitch Your Business Idea for Investment Opportunities

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Entrepreneurs, small businesses, inventors, and hobbyists can apply now for a chance to showcase their products on an exciting new business based television series from the producers of Shark Tank, The Apprentice, Survivor, and The Voice. Antica Productions currently has an open casting call for inventors, entrepreneurs, small business owners who have a new product…