Please Note: The Scale-Up Vouchers Program is closed and no longer accepts applications. Please explore more business expansion funding opportunities. Ontario’s small business community is booming, yet few of these companies effectively scale their solutions into global markets. In December 2015, there were 48.3 times more small businesses (1-99 employees) than medium-sized (100-499 employees) companies…
Guelph Manufacturing Group has been awarded $875,000 in Ontario small business grants to execute its latest project. The business will use Ontario government funding to purchase new equipment and expand its workforce to increase company capabilities; by doing so, it will meet consumer demands better, improve productivity, and boost international competitiveness. The contribution will be…
In March 2016, QD Solar Inc. was awarded $2.5 million in Canadian government grants to help commercialize its latest clean technology development project. This investment has helped enhance and accelerate the market readiness of the company’s new solar photovoltaic technologies. This contribution was provided by the SD Tech Fund, which supports development and demonstration of…
Please Note: JPF is closed. Please consider the Business Scale-up and Productivity program for similar support. The Jobs and Prosperity Fund (JPF) is an Ontario government funding program created to support large-scale business expansion and capital investment projects. The initiative awards Ontario business grants for projects that enhance productivity, become more innovative, and compete in international markets. JPF…
Toronto-based manufacturer, Polycorp Ltd., has been awarded up to $1.9 million in Ontario government grants to support its latest facility expansion project. The contribution will help the company construct a 110,000 sq. ft. expansion in Elora, Ontario to diversify the business’ product offerings and become more globally competitive. The contribution will be provided through the…
Please Note: This page is an archived and may contain outdated program information. For current details of the Canada Media Fund Experimental Stream, please visit Mentor Works’ NSERC Engage Program Page. Canadian businesses have excellent access to state-of-the-art research facilities, equipment, and talent. However, since 2001 Canadian research and development investments have displayed a downward trend….
Colleges and universities play a key role in driving innovation and entrepreneurship across Ontario. As a launchpad for tomorrow’s business leaders, these institutions promote leading-edge research and supporting young entrepreneurs who wish to transform new ideas into a sustainable business. However, young entrepreneurs often struggle to scale-up these post-secondary businesses post-graduation and much of their…
Biopharmaceutical specialists, Qu Biologics Inc., has been awarded Canadian government funding to study the unspecified lifecycle of administered antibodies. Over the next six months, the business will collaborate with the University of Ottawa’s Dr. Adam Shuhendler to carry out this research project. Qu Biologics Inc. will receive up to $25,000 in research grants through the…
In April 2017, the Government of Ontario committed up to $830,000 in funding toward local agri-food projects. In total, 24 projects will use these agriculture grants to increase consumer awareness, demand, and consumption of local foods and beverages. Ontario government funding was awarded through the Greenbelt Fund: Local Food Investment Fund. The program offers up…
Alberta is Canada’s second largest tech hub, however businesses across the province often find it difficult to commercialize their innovative technologies and products. This is mainly because employers lack the internal talent required to bring their ideas to market. To address this issue, the Government of Alberta has introduced funding programs like the Industry Commercialization…