Industry Partnership Proposal Program (IPPP) – Tourism Marketing Industry

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With the Industry Partnership Proposal Program (IPPP), the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMP) works collaboratively with groups in the tourism industry to develop and implement innovative and co-operative marketing programs. Ontario Government Funding Overall Objectives Extend the OTMP marketing initiatives and Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport’s provincial interests Create innovating programs and marketing…

Skills Canada Grant Funding for Business Receives $8M

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Skills Canada supported approximately 500 youth as they competed in over 40 different trade and technology competitions.  The Federal Government of Canada has recently announced that Skills Canada will be receiving over $8 million in Canadian government funding throughout 2012-2015 to promote careers in the skilled trades and technology and to provide hands-on experience to…

$7M PAIESO Program for Thermal and Photovoltaic Installations

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On March 27, 2012, the Canadian Ministry of Natural Resources announced a new grant funding for business program that provides financial support for thermal and photovoltaic (PV) installations for businesses located in Quebec. The program has a budget of $7M and will contribute up to $300,000 per project and aims to provide business funding grants…

OCE Technical Problem Solving (TPS): Research and Development Funding

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All companies run into technical challenges. However, these R&D challenges lead to innovation and improved competitiveness. The Ontario Centres of Excellence programs have proven to be a solution for many advancing SME’s who have interest in Ontario business grants. Their Technical Problem Solving (TPS) program supports the development and implementation of short-term projects to solve…

Support Sent To Angel Investors in Southern Ontario

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Susan Truppe, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, recently announced the Federal Government of Canada has invested funds in the Southwestern Ontario Angel Group. This in turn will help the organization connect more angel investors with promising new businesses in the region.  The decision was made due to the Federal Government of Canada recognizing…

Canadian Dairy Commission’s Matching Investment Fund

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The Canadian Dairy Commission’s Matching Investment Fund is providing $6 million in government funding for business to encourage growth and innovation in the manufacturing and use of Canadian dairy products and ingredients. The approved project could receive: $50,000 for consultations $250,000 for product development The Canadian government grants must be matched in cash by the…

HYPERDRIVE Program – New Funding for Startups

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Communitech recently introduced their new HYPERDRIVE program to help Canadian technology startups experience a new innovative avenue to scale their businesses faster and achieve market success. HYPERDRIVE is  $30M+ technology startup incubator program with a global focus. The entrepreneurial program was named one of Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) partners. This unique initiative focuses on…

Centre for Research and Innovation in the Bio-Economy (CRIBE)

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The Centre for Research and Innovation in the Bio-Economy (CRIBE) is a new provincial grant funding for business program, created to transform the forest products industry in Northern Ontario. CRIBE is an independent, not-for-profit research corporation that partners with other relevant organizations to provide them with Ontario business grants to direct and turn research results…

Investment Cooperation Program (INC) On-Hold for 2012

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In June we wrote about the Investment Cooperation Program (INC). This funding for small business program’s objective was to stimulate economic growth in developing countries. This Canadian government funding program achieved this by sharing costs that were involved in: Studying the viability of an investment Undertaking activities aimed at enhancing economic, environmental and social benefits…

NOHFC Emerging Technology Program

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The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation’s (NOHFC) Emerging Technology Program (ETP) is designed to encourage the private and public sectors to develop exciting and viable new technologies that will contribute to future Northern Ontario’s economy.  The research and development funding program goal is to support the research, development and innovation of new technologies that will…