Northern Ontario Government Funding: Targeted Manufacturing Initiative

Northern Ontario Government Funding: Targeted Manufacturing Initiative

In 2014, Northern Ontario experienced a 3.4% decrease in population from 803,000 to 776,000 (OMF). This migration impacts the labour talent pool in the region for local businesses. Fortunately, FedNor is committed to improving the outlook of Northern Ontario businesses through support services and Canadian Government funding to encourage business activity and hiring in the…

Western Canada Business Grants to Grow and Innovate Webinar

Western Canada Business Grants to Grow and Innovate Webinar

On April 7, 2015 Mentor Works and Javelin are co-hosting a complimentary business grants webinar. The event will tackle the most popular Western Canadian government funding grants and loans including purpose, timelines, eligibility, funding amount and coverage. After attending the session presented by Mentor Works’ Founder and President, Bernadeen McLeod, participants will also have an…

Attend the CME SMART $100K Equipment Grant Info Webinar

Attend the CME SMART $100K Equipment Grant Info Webinar

Southern Ontario manufacturers focused on exporting outside of Canada should take note of a newly launched grant. The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) association is providing established manufacturing businesses with funding to support the assessment and adoption of advanced technologies. Interested in learning more? Register for our free upcoming informational CME SMART Advanced Technologies for…

CME SMART $100K Business Funding Grants for Southern Ontario Manufacturers

CME SMART $100K Business Funding Grants for Southern Ontario Manufacturers

Please Note: The CME SMART ATGG program is now closed. Please explore active government funding programs. The Canadian Manufacturers & Exports (CME) association has announced the launch of the CME SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth program, specifically to help southern Ontario manufacturers assess and adopt new technologies to enable export expansion. CME expects approximately…

CME SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth Program: Now Live

CME SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth Program: Now Live

The Advanced Manufacturing Summit in Hamilton, Ontario was the backdrop to a significant funding announcement on November 17, 2014. The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) association received $20 million in funding for its CME SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth grant program. The program is being supported by the FedDev Ontario program, Investing in Business…

Growing Forward 2 Organizations and Collaborations – Project Implementation – Eligibility

Growing Forward 2 Organizations and Collaborations – Project Implementation – Eligibility

Project Implementation stream of Ontario government funding for Organizations and Collaborations is now accepting applications under the Growing Forward 2 program offered through the Government of Ontario. Funding for Growing Forward 2 programs in Ontario will exceed $400 million over the next 5 years. Ontario Small Business Grants Funding Availability For the Growing Forward 2…

Canadian Government Funding Update:  IDF Release of Funds

Canadian Government Funding Update: IDF Release of Funds

The Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation (OMRI) is receiving applications for the Innovation Demonstration Fund.   This government funding for research and development initiative focuses on emerging technology and prefers environmental, alternative energy, bio-products, hydrogen and other significant global technologies.  IDF has been created to help support Pilot demonstrations leading to the commercialization of processes…

Canadian Government Funding:  Innovation Demonstration Fund Application

Canadian Government Funding: Innovation Demonstration Fund Application

The Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation (OMRI) has issued detailed information regarding its Innovation Demonstration Fund (IDF).  For those unfamiliar with this government funding for business initiative, the IDF is a discretionary, non-entitlement research and development funding program that focuses on emerging technologies, with a preference towards environmental, alternative energy, bio-products, hydrogen and other…

Canadian Government Funding: SDTC NextGen Biofuels Fund

Canadian Government Funding: SDTC NextGen Biofuels Fund

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a not-for profit foundation that finances and supports the development and demonstration of clean technology aimed at solving issues related to climate change, clean air, water quality and soil, and deliver economic, environmental and health benefits to Canadians. Currently, these next generation technologies, which are resource intensive, are not…

Canadian Government Funding: Innovation Demonstration Fund

Canadian Government Funding: Innovation Demonstration Fund

The Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation (OMRI) supports world-class research, commercialization and innovation taking place across Ontario.  OMRI helps Ontario businesses through a range of programs and services offering Canadian government funding such as small business grants Ontario and small business loans Ontario like the Ontario Research Fund, Innovation Demonstration Fund (IDF), and Ontario Venture Capital…