Please Note: The Export Manager Program is now closed and not accepting further applications. For trade show grants and other forms of export support, please visit our page on Business and Export Expansion Funding Programs. The Export Manager Program is a two-streamed government fund operated by the Ministry of Economic Development & Trade. The Fund…
Ontario radiology and medical imaging companies will have the opportunity of attending the 2011 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Exhibition and Conference in Chicago, Illinois. Participating companies can network with potential business partners and medical professionals within the industry. New technologies will be profiled as well, with a chance to assess international competition and…
The Canadian Government has deemed the Economic Action Plan a successful initiative. After the first year, they have devoted $32 billion in stimulus spending and are now allocating an additional $28 billion towards stimulus spending. What does this mean for small businesses in Canada? It means you will have access to a considerable amount of…
If you are a business that is interested in bidding on Government of Canada projects and would like more information about the bidding and supplying process, read on.
Yesterday, we highlighted the Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program, a great funding mechanisms aimed at assisting Canadian small business with commercializing new technologies. The Public Works and Government Services of Canada is promoting this program by providing all interested parties with a free seminar related to the CICP program. These seminars are taking place throughout the…
Medica 2011 is finalized for mid-November in Germany. The largest of its kind, Medica is an annual medical technology trades show that plays host to over 135,000 trade visitors from nearly 160 countries. Ontario medical technology companies have the opportunity to exhibit in the five Canada Pavilions thanks to Messe Düsseldorf and the Ontario International…
The Health Technology Exchange is providing assistance to Ontario-based medical manufacturers looking to keep large-scale global R&D projects in Ontario. The Ontario Flagship Program aims to take advantage of Ontario’s high-skilled researchers and resources by providing financial aid to keep R&D activities from being outsourced internationally. Funding Amount & Eligibility The Ontario Flagship Program is…
Ontario informational technology companies should keep a close eye on the ICT Mission to Japan and Korea this November. The event is a collaborative effort by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and the Canadian Embassies in Japan and Korea. Participating companies will learn how to effectively enter the Japanese wireless market, participate…
Starting up a business is one of the largest financial investments a person can make. Entrepreneurs in Northern Ontario can receive help through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation’s Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Fund. Through this fund, entrepreneurs can receive financial support to help with the large fiscal demands related to starting your own business. Funding…
Canadian agriculture has faced considerable change and advancement throughout the 20th century. As the industry faces new challenges in the 21st century, the issue of sustainable agriculture has gained popularity worldwide. In November, the Guelph agricultural firm, Bioenterprise, is hosting the Agriculture 2.0 Global Investments event to focus on this key topic. When: November 7-8,…