Qualify for “Made in Ontario” Advanced Manufacturing R&D Challenge Program

Qualify for “Made in Ontario” Advanced Manufacturing R&D Challenge Program

The Made in Ontario Advanced Manufacturing R&D Challenge Program was developed and is operated by Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) and Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) in collaboration with Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). This grants for small businesses in Ontario program is offering up to $2 million in grant funding…

“Made in Ontario” Advanced Manufacturing R&D Challenge Program Overview

“Made in Ontario” Advanced Manufacturing R&D Challenge Program Overview

The $2-million “Made in Ontario” Advanced Manufacturing R&D Challenge is operated by Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) and Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) in collaboration with Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Made in Ontario Advanced Manufacturing R&D Challenge Program -Focus The Made in Ontario Advanced Manufacturing R&D Challenge aims to solve…

Ontario Government Grants: Investing in Commercialization Partnerships

Ontario Government Grants: Investing in Commercialization Partnerships

The Investing in Commercialization Partnerships (ICP) is a new grant funding program that supports projects with funding of up to $20 million. Eligible organizations must be not-for-profit organizations that are located in Ontario such as publicly funded colleges and universities, industry associations and research institutions. Not-for-profit organizations must have an industry partner to work with as…

Investing in Regional Diversification – Canadian Government Grants

Investing in Regional Diversification – Canadian Government Grants

Investing in Regional Diversification (IRD) is a new program offered through FedDev’s Ontario 2013 Action Plan. This program is a non-repayable Canadian government grant, which covers 50% of project costs up to a maximum of $20 million. The remaining 50% must be provided as a cash contribution. IRD Government Grants Canada for Not-For-Profits -Program Focus…

Summer Jobs Services Wage Subsidy for Hiring Students for Summer Internships

Summer Jobs Services Wage Subsidy for Hiring Students for Summer Internships

This program is now closed and no longer accepting applications. Please feel free to browse other Hiring and Training funding programs. Summer Jobs Services (SJS) is funded by the Province of Ontario, the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.  Not to be confused with the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program, Summer Jobs Services offers eligible employers a…

Free Workshop:  Fund & Plan Business Growth for 2014 –Stoney Creek, ON

Free Workshop: Fund & Plan Business Growth for 2014 –Stoney Creek, ON

On January 30th, Mentor Works, the City of Hamilton’s Economic Development Division, and Excellence in Manufacturing (EMC) will be presenting to established small and mid-sized food and beverage sector business owners in the Hamilton-Niagara Area. Plan and Fund the Future Growth of Your Business –Event Details Date/Time:  Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 8:00am-10:30am Venue: The…

How to Qualify for and Apply to the Local Food Fund

How to Qualify for and Apply to the Local Food Fund

The Local Food Fund is offered through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food (OMAFRA) and is a three year initiative that launched in December 2013. $10 million per year has been set aside in grants for the program, with no maximum amount of funding per project. Local Food Fund Ontario Business Grants: Program Focus…

How to Qualify for AgriMarketing Assurance Stream Funding

How to Qualify for AgriMarketing Assurance Stream Funding

The AgriMarketing Assurance Systems Stream focuses on the development of national assurance systems and standards that help promote food safety and security and other priority priorities. This government grants Canada program run by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada (AAFC) and offers up to $1 million per project. AgriMarketing Assurance Systems Stream: Snapshot Amount: Max contribution of…

Webinar- FedDev Ontario New Funding Action Plan 2014

Webinar- FedDev Ontario New Funding Action Plan 2014

FedDev recently launched a new suite of Canadian business grants and loans called Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives worth $530 million collectively.  In response, Mentor Works is offering a string of complimentary workshops and webinars to help educate applicable businesses. Our webinars will focus on these new programs, including Investing in Business Innovation (IBI) and Investing…

Webinar: Government Funding for Agriculture and Agri-Food 2014

Webinar: Government Funding for Agriculture and Agri-Food 2014

Mentor Works has helped dozens of Canada’s fastest growing agriculture and agri-food businesses select and access government funding programs. Now, Mentor Works gives agriculture and agri-food businesses across Canada the opportunity to learn from Canada’s top government funding expert, Bernadeen McLeod. What You Will Learn From Mentor Works Agriculture and Agri-Food Webinar Funding resources are…