$250M Wage Subsidy Announced for NRC IRAP Innovation Assistance Program (IAP)
NRC IRAP has launched the Innovation Assistance Program (IAP) with a total of $250 million in wage subsidies for innovative businesses ineligible for CEWS.
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Avoid COVID-19-Related Layoffs with Government Funding Programs
Mentor Works has outlined COVID-19-related funding programs and wage subsidies to avoid layoffs and bring back employees.
Canadian Agricultural Partnership for Ontario Processors: Eligibility
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) is a federal-provincial-territorial partnership that provides government grants and loans to agricultural producers, processors, and other organizations. One incentive included in this funding framework, the Canadian Agricultural Partnership: Ontario Processors program, is a non-repayable government grant that helps manufacturers invest and become more competitive. The CAP: Ontario Processors program provides…
Government Funding Terminology for Programs, Applicants, and Projects
Canadian government funding programs often use terminology that is difficult for applicants to understand. These terms may be uncommon, but they are significant and important to comprehend when it comes to developing competitive government funding applications. Applicants should have a basis to understand government funding programs, including the terminology used to talk about types of…
Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Ontario-based interactive digital media companies have many options when it comes to accessing government funding for software production projects. In addition to federal grants and incentives, the Ontario Creates (formerly OMDC) also offers provincial funding programs to extend support for innovative software development and commercialization projects. These include digital media grants and tax credits designed…
CanExport Funding Awarded to 500+ Businesses in 2016
Developing international markets is an imperative strategy for any business who is seeking to drive revenues and become globally competitive. Although it can be expensive and risky to act on an expansion plan, doing so can lead to a range of benefits such as generating substantially higher revenues, developing a more reliable value chain, and…
How to Qualify for Research Project Hiring Grants
Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) is a government funded agency that supports the development of Ontario’s economy by creating jobs and enabling breakthrough research. Through its R&D Project Hiring Grants program, OCE supports a vibrant, sustainable research and innovation advantage for businesses in Ontario. Through the program, businesses can hire an academic researcher for up…
How to Qualify for the Automotive Supplier Innovation Program (ASIP)
As part of the Government of Canada’s 2015 Economic Action Plan, the Automotive Supplier Innovation Program (ASIP) provides Canadian government funding to businesses demonstrating and prototyping innovative automotive products or processes. Through this business funding opportunity, more Canadian businesses will be able to contribute clean, sustainable, and energy efficient technologies to a market that is…
R&D Project Hiring Grants for Interns and PhD Fellows
Funded by the Government of Ontario, the R&D Project Hiring Grants program provides a unique opportunity for businesses to hire an academic researcher for a 4-12 month period. This will enable businesses to break through innovation challenges and complete projects otherwise impossible or too costly. Ontario businesses can receive up to 50% of wages to a…
Qualify for CanExport Export Marketing and Tradeshow Funding
Canadian businesses looking to scale their operations and grow into new export markets can access CanExport funding for marketing and sales projects. Available for startups to medium-sized businesses, CanExport supports projects such as modifications to product packaging, conducting market research, and participating in international trade shows. Businesses can receive cost-sharing support from CanExport for up…