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Canadian Federal Government Announces Growing Forward 2 Programs

December 7, 2012 – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) held a conference to address the important questions regarding the Potential Funding Changes in New Growing Forward 2 Policy Framework. Growing Forward 2 is a five-year agricultural policy framework, providing up to $3 billion in Canadian Government grants and loans to support Canada small businesses in…

Business Webinar – Marketing Canadian Manufacturers to the World

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) has organized an upcoming webinar to discuss the opportunities and challenges for Canadian manufacturers operating in the global marketplace. Participants will receive a highly comprehensive overview detailing the value of numerous marketing tactics and the most effective strategies for your company and sector. When: December 12, 2012; 1-2 p.m. EST…

MaRS Future of Medicine

MaRS, one of Toronto’s most reputable Regional Innovation Centres (RIC), is hosting a new event series called the Future of Medicine. The event is intended for businesses and researchers in the med-tech and life science sectors that are interested in learning about industry best practices related to medical device and drug development. Dates & Times:…

The Big Picture for Small Businesses

Statistics Canada defines businesses with fewer than 500 employees as Small-Medium Sized Enterprises (SME), whereas firms with 500 or more employees are classified as “large” businesses.”  An overwhelming number of businesses in Canada fall under the SME category, with 98% of the overall Canadian private business sector standing at less than 100 employees.  As of…

Non-Profit Grant Funding for Business Sector Development

Ontario’s Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) provides Ontario Government funding support to Canadian sectoral organizations for the planning and development of sector-based training programs. The Sector Initiatives Fund Program (SIF) is intended to support the sharing of industry best practices and improves Ontario’s competitiveness and sector capacity. Sector Initiative Fund (SIF) – Government…

Growing Forward 2: Agricultural Policy Framework for Funding Small Business Innovation

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has been working in close proximity to the Canadian Ministers of Agriculture on discussions regarding a new five-year Growing Forward 2 policy framework to help expand hundreds of new agricultural businesses through Canadian Government grants and loans. The new agreement looks to replace the previous Growing Forward Initiative by offering…

Technology Development Program: Government Funding for Research and Development

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) has designed a program to accelerate industry innovation and create new market opportunities for southern Ontario businesses. The Technology Development Program offers Canadian Government grants to attract investment and drive interest for new market-driven opportunities that would result in the development of new breakthrough technologies….

What is SR&ED? The Canadian R&D Tax Credit

In today’s business culture, technological innovation and rapid global expansion are driving businesses to invest more in research and development activities to give their organizations a competitive edge. The Canadian Government has recognized the importance of scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) and has since released the SR&ED Investment Tax Credit (ITC). Canada Revenue Agency…

Canada’s Technology Triangle (CTT) International Reception & Dinner

Canada’s Technology Triangle (CTT) is pleased to once again bring together 300+ of the “Who’s Who” of the business community, academia, as well as local, provincial and federal government along with 25 International Ambassadors and Consuls General from such high profile countries as China, Brazil, Germany, USA, India at its International Reception & Dinner on…

CYBF moMENTum Program

Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF), a Canadian organization that provides entrepreneurs with business resources and mentoring offers their moMENTum program. This program offers young entrepreneurs who are not seeking financing, the opportunity to work one-on-one with a business mentor. This program is available to a limited number of young entrepreneurs in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton…