In the winter of 2013, FedDev Ontario announced the launch of the Investing in Business Innovation. The goal of the program is to assist early-stage businesses in addressing challenges to growth and product commercialization. Funding from IBI is dispersed as a 0% interest loan and supports projects up to two years in length. Projects should…
Biotechnology is nearly a $90 billion industry in Canada, and growing. Canadian companies are stepping into the forefront of biotechnology through their development of life-saving vaccines and innovative medicines, while also reinvigorating traditional industries. As the world continues to depend on innovative solutions, Canada is playing an active role in developing more efficient and effective…
There are several options for companies engaged in developing interactive digital media products in Canada, including: Ontario government grants, Canadian small business loans, and both national & provincial tax credits. It is important to understand the difference between these funding instruments in order to maximize a digital media firm’s funding potential while improving project scope,…
Investing in Business Innovation for Angel Networks is operated by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) as a part of Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives (SOPIs). Canadian business grants offered through the Investing in Business Innovation (IBI) Program funds projects that attract investment and increase efficiency and effectiveness of investment in innovative,…
A third of business owners are bothered by government regulations to the point that they insist they would sooner have not gone into business in the first place. This is according to a survey performed by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), according to the organization’s Executive Vice President, Laura Jones. Canadian Federation of Independent Business…
The AgriInnovation program, offered through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), has two streams of funding: Industry-led R&D Projects and Enabling Commercialization & Adoption. This article intends to answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the Industry-led Research and Development stream of the Growing Forward 2 Federal Program, AgriInnovation. Who is eligible to apply…
The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) offers Ontario government funding programs through the Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives to organizations that play a role in developing southern Ontario’s economy. One of the key funding programs is called Investing in Business Growth and Productivity. IBGP Government Funding for Not-for-Profits: Company Eligibility Not-for-profits eligible for…
The IBGP for not for profits program is an Ontario government funding program with two streams – one for SMEs and one for not-for-profits (NFP). What type of funding is available for not-for-profits through IBGP Canadian government grants? Funding for not-for-profits is provided by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) as…
In fall 2013, The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) released new government funding initiatives for Ontario businesses. The Advanced Manufacturing Fund (AMF) was developed to provide financial assistance to businesses in manufacturing that are lagging behind and lacking competitiveness with respect to innovation, information and communications technology (ICT) adoption, productivity and…
With the recent Canadian-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) comes exciting new opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses. Join Mentor Works’ President and Founder, Bernadeen McLeod joins a list of impressive speakers that will share their insight into how small and medium-sized businesses can access business opportunities that lie beyond Canada’s borders. York…