Starter Company Plus: Funding for Youth Entrepreneurs

Starter Company Plus: Up to $5k in Funding for Youth Entrepreneurs

In 2014, the Government of Ontario introduced Starter Company, a funding program that supported youth entrepreneurs. To date, the program has assisted 2,700 businesses and supported the creation of more than 3,100 jobs across the province. That iteration of the program is now closed, however, to continue supporting startup ventures in Ontario, the government has…

Western Innovation Initiative: Technology Funding

Atlantic Innovation Fund: Funding for Research and Development

To be competitive in Canada’s fastest growing technology-driven industries, businesses in Atlantic Canada need to invest in innovative products, processes and services. Although it can be difficult to devote a sizable budget towards research and development, there are ways to reduce the cost and improve the scale of R&D projects. Government funding provided through the…

Comparing Export Marketing Grants: CanExport vs. Export Market Access

CanExport vs Export Market Access: Comparing Export Marketing Grants

Please Note: Export Market Access is now closed and not accepting further applications. For trade show grants and other forms of export support, learn more about the CanExport program. In Canada, exporting provides a new avenue to revenue and international competitiveness. While the rewards of exporting can be immense, businesses open themselves up to a great deal…

SD Tech Fund Supports Cleantech Companies in Ontario

SD Tech Fund Awards Cleantech Grants to 3 Ontario Businesses

To further promote the use of clean technologies, the Government of Canada is providing nearly $8 million in funding to support three Ontario-based companies. The investment will help each company accelerate the development of their clean energy technologies. Canadian government funding will provided through Sustainable Development Technology Canada’s SD Tech Fund, which supports the development…

Solutions 2030 Challenge: Cleantech Research Funding

Ontario Solutions 2030 Challenge – CleanTech Development Funding

Climate change is one of the most significant global challenges humankind has ever faced. To overcome it, a variety of solutions will need to be implemented across the world. Clean technologies (cleantech) comprise the most promising solutions so far; as technologies are developed and deployed, carbon emissions decrease and the effects of climate change lessens….

CME SMART Green Fund: Program Enhancements

CME SMART Green Fund: Program Enhancements

Please Note: The CME SMART Green program is now closed. Please explore active government funding programs. An update to the CME SMART Green Fund has generated new excitement from Ontario manufacturers interested in reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The program has recently announced enhancements to the amount of funding manufacturers may qualify for as…

Agri-Marketing Export Grants Awarded to Bio-K Plus

Agri-Marketing Export Expansion Grants Help Bio-K Plus Enter US Markets

Bio-K Plus International has been awarded up to $50,000 in export marketing grants to expand its presence within Canada and the United States. Canadian government funding will help the company participate in international trade shows and perform global marketing activities to become more competitive. The funding contribution, provided through Canada’s Agri-Marketing program, will help Bio-K…

SOSCIP: Computing Tools for Small Business Innovation

SOSCIP: Access Big Data Tools to Support Innovative Research Projects

Since 2012, SOSCIP has supported innovative research projects by pairing academic and industry researchers with access to advanced computing technologies and resources to address common industry challenges. SOSCIP consortium members include 15 of Ontario’s most research-intensive academic institutions, Ontario Centre of Excellence (OCE), and IBM Canada Ltd. as SOSCIP’s lead industry partner. About SOSCIP SOSCIP supports…

CDMN Soft-Landing Program: Export Expansion Funding

CDMN Soft Landing Program for Small Business Export Expansion

Today, businesses that create new products and services are encouraged to think outside of their domestic market and determine ways to operate globally. If not, another business with a similar product offering or idea will be looking to capture your company’s market. Tapping into international markets can pose as a challenge for startups and small…

Voucher for Innovation and Productivity Funding Awarded to BacTech Environmental Group

OCE Voucher for Innovation and Productivity: Research Funding Awarded

BacTech Environmental Corporation has been awarded $75,000 in Ontario research grants to collaborate with Laurentian University. Ontario government funding will help BacTech and Laurentian University test and refine bioleaching technologies that extract metals and stabilize arsenic found in mine tailings. The partners hope to develop a sustainable solution for reducing the volume of arsenic and…