Apply for the Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program in 2017

Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program: 2017 Deadlines

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In Canada, automotive suppliers represent a sophisticated value chain that includes hundreds (or even thousands) of manufacturers. Each auto part manufacturer must maintain high productivity to fulfill customer demand, however this can be challenging without innovative equipment, strong internal processes, and skilled employees. Thankfully, the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) and Ontario Centres of Excellence…

Canadian Government Grant Resources for Business

Interactive Digital Media Fund: Global Market Development Grants

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Digital media developers often struggle to grow their businesses internationally. This missed opportunity can significantly limit revenues and reduce future growth potential; however, government incentives exist to help remove international market barriers. Organizations such as the Ontario Creates (formerly OMDC) provide access to government funding to offset expenses to improve the viability of export market…

Ontario Manufacturer Awarded $186k in Grants from the Eastern Ontario Development Fund

The Eastern Ontario Development Fund Supports Belleville Manufacturer

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Advanced manufacturer, Triangle Fluid Controls, has been awarded up to $186,000 in small business grants to expand production capacity. The investment will help the company build a 12,600 sq. ft. extension onto its existing facility, as well as purchase new production and laboratory testing equipment. These upgrades will help the company boost product quality to…

Greenbelt Fund Grants: Apply by April 26, 2017

Greenbelt Fund: Local Food Investment Fund Announces August 3, 2017 Deadline

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The Greenbelt Fund is an Ontario-based non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of food producers and processors. This mandate has led to the development of the Greenbelt Fund: Local Food Investment Fund, an Ontario government grant supporting projects that increase the amount of Ontario-grown or made foods consumed. Through the Greenbelt Fund’s Local Food Investment…

Commercialization Support for Business Program Grant

Manitoba Commercialization Support for Business Program (CSBP)

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Update: The Commercialization Support for Business Program (CSBP) is closed and no longer accepting applications. Please refer to the Innovation Growth Program for similar support. Manitoba small businesses occasionally face difficulties when commercializing innovative products or processes. Companies often lack the capital required develop products; and even once a working prototype is developed, finding customers…

Mississauga Secures up to $2.5M in Canada 150 Grants

Canada 150 Grants Aid Community Infrastructure Upgrades in Mississauga

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The City of Mississauga has been awarded up to $2.5 million in government grants to upgrade community infrastructure. The Government of Canada’s investment will support the creation of safe, more accessible playgrounds and community centres. These renovations will help mark Canada’s 150th anniversary and provide enhanced public services. Mississauga will receive this funding through the…

Canada-Manitoba Job Grant: Workforce Training Grants

Canada-Manitoba Job Grant: Training Grants to Enhance Your Workforce

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The Canada-Manitoba Job Grant (CMJG) is a government grant designed to help businesses invest in employee training programs. Through Canadian government funding, employers will be able to reduce the cost of providing new and existing employees. When accessed on a regular basis, CMJG grants can help develop a more skilled and innovative workforce. CMJG provides…

TechAlliance BURST Program for Life Science Startups

TechAlliance BURST Program Supports Southwestern Ontario Tech Startups

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Southern Ontario is a hotbed of innovation and technology development. Despite this, few companies from the region have truly “broken through” to achieve success on a large-scale international level. This is a huge untapped opportunity for the tech startups working to improve their competitive positioning. Luckily for 30 southwestern Ontario life sciences companies, TechAlliance’s BURST…

Canada-Alberta Job Grant: Up to 66% Training Grants

Canada-Alberta Job Grant: Training Grants for Workforce Development

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The Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) provides Alberta provincial government funding to help Alberta-based employers invest in training initiatives supporting workforce development. The program is a provincial variant of the Canada Job Grant, which aims to address specific training needs of employees across Canada. CAJG administers Alberta government grants to support third-party training initiatives that allow…

ASIP Awards $3M for Automotive Technology Development

$3M in Automotive Technology Grants Support Vehicle Lightweighting

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Nemak of Canada Corporation has been awarded up to $3 million in small business grants to develop lightweight automotive engines. This investment will support the development of stronger engine blocks, which will be designed using innovative lightweight aluminium. These engine blocks will provide a more energy efficient automotive system and support future engine technology innovations. The funding…