Government Invests in Vineland Research and Innovation Centre

Government Invests in Vineland Research and Innovation Centre

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced on April 22, 2014 the Canadian and Ontario governments’ continued support of Ontario’s horticultural industry through a $26.5 million investment in the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. Funding via Growing Forward 2 Federal-Provincial Territorial Initiative Funding for the research centre will come through Growing Forward 2, a popular five year…

2 Well-Known Tech Partners Soon to Unveil $200M VC Fund in Waterloo

2 Well-Known Tech Partners Soon to Unveil $200M VC Fund in Waterloo

The Record reports that 2 well-known players in the technology sector will soon unveil a $200 million venture capital fund that will focus on Waterloo Region Startups. Outgoing Accelerator Centre CEO & Bay Street Financier Responsible for Startup Funding Tim Ellis, the former Chief Executive Officer of Waterloo’s Accelerator Centre has been brought on Michael…

Canadian Business Grants Support Job Creation in Eastern Ontario

Canadian Business Grants Support Job Creation in Eastern Ontario

A growing number of local firms in Eastern Ontario are receiving funding (small businesses in Ottawa, Kingston and Belleville just to name a few).  These small businesses are accessing programs like The Eastern Ontario Development Fund to help create jobs and successfully grow their businesses. The approximately $2 million investment will help these local businesses create…

Apply by April 25th for Canadian Technology Accelerator for Health IT

Apply by April 25th for Canadian Technology Accelerator for Health IT

Managed by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, the Canadian Technology Accelerators (CTA) provide Canadian startups access to unique resources and contacts to spur international growth. CTAs help participant firms refine their business model, perform competitive research, access financing and develop important relationships. More Information on the Canadian Technology Accelerator for Health IT CTA for Health…

Mitacs Accelerate Canadian Government Grants for R&D Support

Mitacs Accelerate Canadian Government Grants for R&D Support

Would your small business benefit from some top-notch research support? Mitacs has announced a new funding program to support research and collaboration between academic and industry partners. The Mitacs Accelerate PhD program is focused on providing PhD students and industry partners with a longer term of 3 years to work together on a research project….

Ontario Business Grants: Strategic Community Entrepreneurship Projects

Ontario Business Grants: Strategic Community Entrepreneurship Projects

In support of young entrepreneurs across Ontario the province has launched a program to help encourage young people facing barriers to become job creators. On April 7, 2014, the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment announced the Strategic Community Entrepreneurship Projects Program (SCEP). SCEP will offer grants to not-for-profit organizations to help 15-29 year…

Looking for Follow-On Funding? NAO Angel Network Call for Companies

Looking for Follow-On Funding? NAO Angel Network Call for Companies

Pitch at Our Next Ontario’s Follow-On Investment Forum  Network of Angel Organizations – Ontario (NAO-Ontario) is now accepting applications from small businesses and start-ups that have received previous rounds of investment for an opportunity to pitch at Ontario’s Follow-On Investment Forum on Monday, May 26th in Toronto.  Companies selected through the application process will have…

A3P Business Grants: Funding for Recipients of CMF Experimental Stream

A3P Business Grants: Funding for Recipients of CMF Experimental Stream

The Accelerator Partnership Pilot Program (A3P) is a $30,000 grant that is accessible to recipients of the Canada Media Fund (CMF), who are also members of a registered incubator program. New for 2014, this $30,000 grant offered through A3P will cover incubator membership and related costs, as they relate to their successful Canada Media Fund…

Ontario Government Grants: Investing in Business Innovation – Angel Networks

Ontario Government Grants: Investing in Business Innovation – Angel Networks

The Investing in Business Innovation (IBI) Ontario government grants program for Angel Networks offers entrepreneurial support and financing to help new Ontario businesses to grow and succeed.  IBI government grants and loans Ontario are funded through The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). Government Grants Ontario for Angel Networks: Details Funding Amount:…

Get Youth Working! Program: BC Government Grants for Hiring Recent Grads

The Get Youth Working! Program is a British Columbia government grant for hiring program offered through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement and run by Bowman Employment Services. The program is specifically designed to offer a generous incentive to BC employers looking to hire unemployed and non-EI eligible youth between the ages of 15-29 years…