Ontario Creates IDM Fund: Futures Forward Startup Workshops Are Ready for Registration
The Ontario Creates IDM Fund: Futures Forward program provides startup workshops for those in the tech sector, including video games, interactive media, and more.
Canadian Women & Non-Binary Entrepreneurs May Receive up to $50K This Fall
Canadian female and non-binary entrepreneurs are now eligible for the WEOC National Loan Program to help scale their businesses.
$30K in Fund Matching Available for Southern Ontario Startups Via the i.d.e.a. Fund
Up to $30K in fund matching is available for Southern Ontario startups via the i.d.e.a. fund for green growth.
10 Women-Led Startups Receive $10,000 in Communitech Funding
The Canadian federal and provincial governments have teamed up to help Communitech create the Fierce Founders Uplift program, which has awarded $100K during this round of funding alone.
From Startup to Small Business: The Evolution of Funding and Support Options
The search for funding options, free resources, and customized mentorship should be a vital focus for entrepreneurs wishing to break through the glass ceiling that prevents many Canadian startup businesses from reaching great heights.
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Extended to November 2021
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) has been extended to October 2021. This program covers up to 75% of employee wages for eligible businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund: $291.3M to Support Black Canadian Business Owners
The Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund aims to reduce barriers Black Canadians face in accessing funding by providing support loans of up to $250,000 to eligible Black Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs for economic business growth and success.
FedDev Ontario Supports Toronto’s Underrepresented Entrepreneurs
FedDev Ontario has announced an investment of $750k towards the Parkdale Centre for Innovation, a not-for-profit business accelerator, to expand its entrepreneurship program and support options for less represented groups.
Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) $20K Expansion
The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) has increased their max interest-free loan size to $60K. Those who received CEBA already are eligible for additional funds.
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) is a rent relief program from the federal government in the wake of COVID-19.