Canadian Government Funding Process – MITACS Enterprise

At the moment, one of our most popular government funding programs regarding the hiring of new talent is the MITACS Enterprise Program. This is a 6-month internship program that would give post-secondary graduates or Masters students/graduates in the science, technical, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines a chance to gain valuable skills and experience by working…

Ontario Research and Development Tax Credits for Small Businesses

Small Businesses in Canada operate with a wide variety of options to choose from regarding government incentives for Scientific Research and Experimental Development Programs (SR&ED). The government realizes the potential benefits of R&D projects along with the risks and costs associated with it. Therefore, the Canadian Government has released various tax credits which can be…

Research and Development Incentives for Canadian SMEs

Research and Development is a costly process that will not always yield the intended returns. However, it is a necessary process to promote growth and innovation within Canadian Industries. This is why the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is offering the Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC). Businesses who are considered eligible will receive a…

New Round of Grant Funding for Business – Export Market Access Program (EMA)

New Round of Grant Funding for Business – Export Market Access Program (EMA)

Please Note: Export Market Access is now closed and not accepting further applications. For trade show grants and other forms of export support, learn more about the CanExport program. If you are a follower of our blog, you have probably heard about a previous Export Market Access Closing Date for event funding in the first quarter of…

Grant Funding for Business – IRAP Digital Technology Adoption Program (DTAPP)

Grant Funding for Business – IRAP Digital Technology Adoption Program (DTAPP)

Please Note: IRAP’s DTAPP Program is currently not accepting applications. For more Canadian government funding programs to support technology adoption, browse technology & capital adoption grants and loans. Within the DTAPP Government Grant Update, this program promotes the adoption of digital technologies by Canadian SME’s through the development of relationships between organizations and colleges and/or…

CME SMART Prosperity Now: New Technology Expansion Funds for Export

Those of you familiar with the CME Smart grant for capital expenditures have probably noticed a note on their online application login page. This note refers to the impending change to CME Smart, which will now be called CME SMART Prosperity Now. The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) have recently received a new round of…

Business Start-up Funding – Ontario Self-Employment Benefit (OSEB)

Update: The Ontario Self-Employment Benefit (OSEB) was closed in 2016. View our Startup Resources page to find additional government funding programs for young startups. The Ontario Government has introduced a new program that is intended to assist job seeking Canadians who wish to start their own businesses. The program is called the Ontario Self-Employment Benefit…

NSERC and OCE IRDF Internship Program – New Pilot Ontario Funding

The Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has paired up with the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) to provide government funding for businesses who are interested in a research internship program involving hiring a PhD graduate. The Industrial Research and Development Fellowship (IRDF) program requires a two year internship program for a…

Research and Development Funding – NSERC Engage Grant

Research and Development Funding – NSERC Engage Grant

The Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) provides government funding for research and development through the promotion of their NSERC Engage Program.The Canadian government provides funds up to $25,000 for 6 months of research and development that is to be carried out by a Canadian University. NSERC Engage grants are intended to…