The Accelerator Fund (IAF) was developed to support world-class innovations in the field of information and communication technology, health care, and cleantech by providing up to $500,000 in Ontario small business funding. IAF Small Business Funding Ontario Invests in Ontario-based Technology Companies Offered through MaRS, the IAF government funding initiative is aimed at helping entrepreneurs bring…
National Research Council Canada (NRC) provides a number of services to growing small to mid-sized businesses across Canada, including providing of financial assistance through NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) to in order to undertake technology innovation. NRC-IRAP funding is typically released on April 1st of every year, which coincides with the start date of…
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a not for profit foundation that helps support clean technology through federal government grants programs. SDTC’s portfolio of Canadian business grants programs includes the SD Tech Fund, an initiative that has allocated over half a billion dollars in funding to over 200 projects nationwide. SD Tech Fund Canada Government Grants…
The Canada Media Fund is a not-for-profit organization that supports Canada’s innovative digital media content and software producers with business loans funding up to 75% or $400K to a maximum $1 million depending on the project focus. The Experimental Stream supports the development, production and promotion of innovative, interactive content intended for use in Canadian…
A few key cities in Ontario have been early recipients of Ontario government grants and loans programs aiming to develop local communities by helping small businesses expand and adding jobs. Flying Colours Corp of Peterborough received funding through Eastern Ontario Development Fund, while IBS and Northwest Fudge Factory took advantage of funding through NOHFC, and…
Businesses are buzzing following Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s announcement of the 2014 Federal Budget on Tuesday. Among the Economic Action Plan 2014 hot topics revealed in the House of Commons, was the government’s continuing dedication to funding Research and Development in Canada. With a proposed 5-year, $1.6 billion of the budget dedicated to propelling Canada’s…
Highlights Included in AAFC’s Release Contrary to the contrary belief that weather conditions have been unfavorable, 2013 saw Canadian farmers produce a record grain crop in 2013. Average incomes earned by farm families is rising steadily, expected to top $130,000 in 2014 while the average net worth per farm is expected to hit a record…
Growing Forward 2 (GF2) is a funding program aimed at encouraging innovation, competitiveness and market development in Canada’s Agri-Food and Agri-Products sector. Growing Forward 2 Ontario Offers Support Against PED In light of the spreading Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED), GF2 has recently announced a special intake of funding to promote biosafety and preventative measures in…
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is offering young entrepreneurs a chance to claim up to $100,000 in start-up funding through their annual Young Entrepreneur Competition. BDC Canada Funding for Start-ups Competition Details BDC’s annual start-up funding competition is again setting aside $25,000 and $100,000 for Canadian small businesses owned by youth that plan…
The Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF) is a government funding for research and development loan program dispersed through Industry Canada, focused on supporting Canadian businesses that help advance Canada’s capabilities in fuel-efficient automotive technologies while reducing greenhouse gases. Automotive Innovation Fund Canadian Government Funding for R&D: Background Information The Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF) began in 2008,…