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…
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…
Funding resources are available for small businesses from both the provincial and federal levels of government. The challenge is how to find and take advantage of what is out there. Bernadeen McLeod Explains How Accessing Government Grants & Loans is Simple Bernadeen McLeod is the President and Founder of Mentor Works Ltd. With considerable expertise…
Date: Friday November 29, 2013 Time: 1:00p.m. – 2:00p.m. (EST) Cost: Free The Canadian Aerospace Sector and Export Development Canada Of all Canadian industries, the Aerospace sector is on among the most export-intensive, with over 75% of its revenues from export. In 2011, approximately 500 Canadian aerospace companies accumulated $22.4 billion in annual sales. In…
Financing for growth and maintaining healthy cash flow is a critical concern for small and medium-sized businesses. Fortunately, whether businesses are in need of working capital, expanding their business, investing in software or hardware implementation or upgrades, or to purchase manufacturing equipment there are small business grants and loans programs to help finance your company’s…
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…
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) has new funding programs available to support the development of Northern Ontario’s businesses and economy. For companies involved in research and development efforts, the new Applied Research & Technology Development Projects funding program will be of significant interest. The NOHFC is interested in projects that are within the following…
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) has released the NOHFC Business Expansion Projects funding program to help businesses grow, increase their revenue and create new jobs. Ontario small business grants offered through this program will support up to 50% of project costs to a maximum of $1 million. NOHFC Government Small Business Grants: Company Eligibility Companies…
Editor’s Note: Since this article’s posting, TECTERRA funding programs have been re-launched to provide enhanced support. For details of these new funding streams, visit Mentor Works’ TECTERRA program page. The Industry Investment Fund, offered through the government funded organization – TECTERRA, supports the development and commercialization efforts of SME’s, including start-ups, to develop and commercialize innovative…
One of the priorities of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is the development of a strong economy in Northern Ontario. Part of the plan to encourage this, includes supporting the development of new business investments in the region. To assist in attracting outside investment, the NOHFC has developed Ontario business grants for New…