Northern Ontario Government Funding for Innovation

Greater Sudbury Businesses Share $847k in Ontario Government Grants

The Greater Sudbury area had four large northern Ontario government funding announcements in December 2015, totaling over $847,000 awarded in grants and loans. Provided through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), small business funding is available to encourage business innovation across northern Ontario. The four investments made will aid the Northern Centre for Advanced…

Exporting into United States

New Exporters to Border States: Ontario Manufacturing Workshops

Ontario manufacturers have unparalleled access to business relationships in the United States. Close proximity to U.S. border crossings increases the speed of delivery times, reduces risk, and ensures a consistent and reliable export relationship. For decades, Ontario manufacturers have benefited from these relationships for decades, however early-stage manufacturers often face knowledge barriers that prevent their…

Top 5 Canadian Government Funding Resources of 2015

Top 5 Canadian Government Funding Resources of 2015

We have been busy this year, striving to educate Canadian businesses on funding available to them. Over the last 12 months, Mentor Works has completely overhauled our website, continued to provide daily Canadian small business funding news, and built our library of Free Funding Resources. We have further improvements in the pipeline for 2016, but…

Using games to develop a better business

Finding Top Talent in the World of Work-Craft

Technology is a driving force in society that changes how we perceive and interact with the world. It forces us to re-evaluate what people are capable of, because modern technology is constantly improving productivity and the creative abilities of the global population. It enables us to connect, share ideas, learn, and grow like never before….

Ontario Exporters Fund Small Business Grants

Export Manager Program: Hiring Grants for Business Development Hires

Please Note: The Export Manager Program is now closed and not accepting further applications. For trade show grants and other forms of export support, please visit our page on Business and Export Expansion Funding Programs. Trade barriers exist in nearly all industries, though with the advancement of e-commerce, free trade agreements, and government export support…

Jobs and Prosperity Fund Ontario Government Grants

Qualify for Jobs and Prosperity Fund Ontario Government Funding

Ontario’s future as a key economic player in Canada’s economy is heavily dependent on the health and success of businesses that operate in the province. In a technologically advancing global market, Ontario must be willing to invest in innovation to enable the province and country as a whole to become leaders in priority industries. To…