One of the major challenges faced by small businesses and start-ups is the inability to access investment capital. Many entrepreneurs will have to pitch their business concepts to several groups of angel investors and venture capitalists before they are able to aquire start-up funding. An exciting and engaging business presentation is one of the major…
The Ontario Government has recently developed an online service directory for assisting small businesses and start-ups across all sectors. One-Source for Business is an online business application that provides direct access to useful information and industry advice for starting and operating a small business in Ontario. The directory also provides access to the latest news…
As of late, there has been a lot of discussion regarding the changes to the Ontarios budget for research and development funding. The Honourable Gary Goodyear announced an increase to National Research Council Canada’s Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) in his 2012 budget hearing last Friday. The new budget allocates approximately $110M for 2012/2013 of…
Discovery 2012 is Canada’s most highly anticipated Multi-Disciplinary Innovation Conference. The event is held annually by the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) and brings together some of the leading minds and organizations to foster innovation and collaboration across industries and sectors. Fostering Industry Innovation and Growth The event features an expert line-up of guest speakers…
The Innovation Factory is holding their annual open house and innovation celebration for the Hamilton Business Community. Recognition will be given to some of the year’s most successful innovators along with their Research and Development Funding partners. Presentations may also include informational seminars on the new projects and organizations that will be receiving Ontario Government…
Research and Development is a costly process for any business, especially for those who are unable to leverage their expenses with Ontario business grants. The Centre for Research Innovation Commercialization (RIC) will be holding a business development workshop focused on finding finance and funding for small business research and development projects. When: April 11, 2012…
Companies interested in international partnerships to carry out research and development or advanced manufacturing are invited to join Canada’s Technology Triangle (CTT) in their business mission to China from April 12-21, 2012. The trip will incorporate several business meetings and networking seminars with China’s leading businesses in the science and tech sectors. The mission intends…
The Research Innovation Centres (RIC) form a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting Canadian SMEs and innovative entrepreneurs. They organize various workshops and symposiums to provide small businesses with Canadian Government funding advice and business networking opportunities. They are holding several of these events in Southern Ontario within the upcoming months. Small Business…
Enercom Canada is holding their 13th annual energy research and exhibition conference at the Royal York hotel in downtown Toronto next month. The event will likely attract some of the leading experts and visionaries within the energy sector. The topic of this event will involve a discussion of the potential directions for future of energy…
The Ontario Ministry of Economic Development is holding an international trade seminar for those who are involved in the importing or exporting of goods and materials through the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Ontario’s Ministry of Economic Development and the City of Brampton Economic Development Office are holding an informational seminar on the Canadian…