What the New Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Means for Canadians (CUSMA)
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been replaced by the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Find out what this means for you.
Help with Foreign Market Expansion: Canadian Technology Accelerators
The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) program helps Canadian technology firms scale up by connecting them to international support and opportunities.
Canadian Government Funding for Agribusiness
Here’s an overview of some of the most popular Canadian government funding programs available to position your agriculture or agri-food business for success.
[Webinar] January 15: Government Funding to Support Export Expansion
The federal and provincial government offer a wide variety of support to Canadian businesses who wish to grow or start exporting to new markets. By attending the free Funding to Support Export Expansion webinar, you will learn about various government export funding programs that help businesses grow in export markets
International R&D Success: Developing & Commercializing Innovation
Many businesses that Mentor Works deals with have heard of the two most popular research and development (R&D) funding programs: NRC’s Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) and the SR&ED tax credit program. Both are valuable programs that support innovation and commercialization efforts.
However, most of our clients are unaware of the
Export Trade Shows for Canadian Businesses in 2020
Does your business plan to exhibit at international trade shows this year? Trade shows provide an opportunity to grow your business in new markets and drive higher global revenues. They diversify your client base and can serve as a launching point for sustained international success.
Yet, for many businesses, researching international
CanExport Funding Increases to 75%/$75,000 and Supports AgriBusiness
On August 22, 2019, the CanExport funding program undertook two significant updates that impacted how the program operated and the value it provided to Canadian exporters. The first and most notable update was to the program’s contribution amount, while the second focused on company eligibility. Previously, agriculture and agri-food companies
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[WEBINAR] May 16: Diversifying into New Sectors and Markets
Canadian businesses are fortunate when it comes to exporting and trade diversification, since the federal and provincial governments support a wide range of strategic projects focused on building export capacity and reaching/expanding international markets. Over the next five years, the Government of Canada has committed $1.1 billion to help Canadian
CAP Agriculture Funding: $6.1 for Canadian Pork Industry
The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) has been a voice for Canadian hog producers for over 50 years, representing 7,000 farms. The council acts as a leader in achieving and maintaining a successful Canadian pork sector, being involved in many initiatives such as animal health, market development, and on-farm assurance programs.
Request for Proposal (RFP): How to Sell to the Government
The Request for Proposal (RFP) (also known as Request for Quotation) process is a very common way for the Canadian government to procure products and services from private suppliers. The federal government has recently increased procurement opportunities for Canadian businesses, and several funding programs have shifted towards gated applications and