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The CDMN Outbound Soft-Landing Program

The CDMN Outbound Soft-Landing Program

The Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN) is offering funding of up to $4,000 to help mature start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access business opportunities around the world. As of August 1, 2014 the Soft-Landing Program is again accepting applications. Canadian companies can enter new markets and gain exposure to business opportunities around…

Federal Funding Available through Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP)

Federal Funding Available through Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP)

Many businesses in Eastern Ontario are aware of the Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EOF) offered by the Province of Ontario, but many will be interested to know that there is additional funding for their region in the form of the Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP). EODP is funded by FedDev Ontario and delivered by the…

IBI Canadian Government Grants for Not-for-Profits: Eligibility

IBI Canadian Government Grants for Not-for-Profits: Eligibility

FedDev Ontario’s Prosperity initiatives include funding for not-for-profits (NFP’s) with innovative projects that will provide a positive economic impact on their region. The funding from Investing in Business Innovation (IBI) for NFPs will support up to 100% of the costs of the project, to a maximum of $20 million, as a grant. IBI also has…

How to Qualify for and Apply to Investing in Regional Diversification

How to Qualify for and Apply to Investing in Regional Diversification

Does your not-for-profit support economic development in your community or region? The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)’s Investing in Regional Diversification (IRD) government funding program should be of interest to you. FedDev Ontario believes that developing economic diversity will help Southern Ontario communities create sustainable, stable economies, especially for communities currently…

FAQs: Investing in Business Innovation (IBI) for Not for Profits

FAQs: Investing in Business Innovation (IBI) for Not for Profits

To be eligible for Investing in Business Innovation (IBI) for not for profits one must be either a Research Innovation Centres, an incubator, accelerator, angel network, or a Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) that are located in Southern Ontario. What type of funding is available from the IBI for NFPs program? The Investing in Business Innovation (IBI)…

A3P Business Grants: Funding for Recipients of CMF Experimental Stream

A3P Business Grants: Funding for Recipients of CMF Experimental Stream

The Accelerator Partnership Pilot Program (A3P) is a $30,000 grant that is accessible to recipients of the Canada Media Fund (CMF), who are also members of a registered incubator program. New for 2014, this $30,000 grant offered through A3P will cover incubator membership and related costs, as they relate to their successful Canada Media Fund…

UTEST Accepting applications from University of Toronto Entrepreneurs

UTEST Accepting applications from University of Toronto Entrepreneurs

The University of Toronto Early Stage Technology accelerator program (UTEST), is accepting applications from current students or faculty at U of T with an April 17th, 2014 deadline. The program, in partnership with MaRS Innovation funding, has been among one of the most successful incubator programs for startups in Canada. University of Toronto Early Stage…

2014 Business Funding Forecast: A Great Year to Access Government Grants & Loans

2014 Business Funding Forecast: A Great Year to Access Government Grants & Loans

Since its’ creation in August 2009 and result of partnerships with more than 5300 businesses and organizations, $1.1 billion has been invested by FedDev Ontario. This has supported additional leveraged investments at a 1:1 match with non-government sources to support businesses, organizations and communities in southern Ontario. It was a great year for our clients to…

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…

Small Business Grants & Loans for Startups

Small Business Grants & Loans for Startups

Economic Action Plan 2013 Update: In addition to the several small business grants and business loans programs rolling out over the next five years the Federal government will provide $60 million to aid outstanding Canadian incubator and accelerator organizations in expanding their services to start-ups.   A further investment of $100 million will be invested through…