MaRS Embark Funding is a wage subsidy offered through MaRS and your local Regional Innovation Centre (RIC). Embark offers up to $20,000 in funding to hire a young professional (between the ages of 22-29) for a business role who will work with the venture to help reach specific goals or milestones. The business is required…
The Strategic Aerospace and Defense Initiative (SADI) is a Canadian government funding program that provides repayable contributions to support research and development projects in the aerospace, space, defense, and security sectors (A&D). Firms of all sizes are eligible to apply for this program to support product/process/service innovation in the A&D industry. The SADI Canadian government…
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a not-for-profit organization that aims to find and help fund clean and sustainable technology solutions that benefit the Canadian economy as well as the health and well-being of Canada’s citizens. “Cleantech ensures the economic viability and environmental responsibility of Canada’s major sectors, including natural resources and manufacturing. This creates…
The Canada Media Fund’s Experiential Stream offers funding of up to 75% of projects to $400,000 for development, $1 million for production, and $400,000 for marketing and promotion expenses of digital media intended for use within the Canadian media industry, or for public use by Canadians. Funding offered through the Canada Media Fund (CMF) is provided…
The Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) launched a new funding incentive for small businesses called Business Innovation Access Program (IRAP- BIAP). Launched in April 2014, BIAP is an R&D funding voucher administered by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) as a new program in IRAP’s funding portfolio. The program is suited for small and medium…
Does your company see itself as a leader in sustainability? If so, the CME 360 Energy Coach Program might be the type of program to help you maintain your status as a market leader. For over a decade, Energy 360 has been assisting organizations like yours to achieve sustainable cost savings and improved environmental performance….
FedNor is a regional development organization focusing on helping manufacturers operating in Northern Ontario. Through a variety of government funding and support services, FedNor has played a vital role in strengthening businesses and communities across the region. CME’s Role in Offering Funding for Operational Assessments in Northern Ontario Realizing the importance of operational assessments in…
Join Export Development Canada (EDC), Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), the City of Pickering, and Mentor Works for a Free Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 from 7:30am to 9:45am at the Pickering Recreation Complex in Pickering, Ontario. Learn about Insurance products, financing options, and small business grants and loans available to help…
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a not-for profit organization that provides funding opportunities for projects that create environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions. One such initiative provided by SDTC is NextGen BioFuels, a funding program to support the development and advancement of new alternative fuel technologies. What types of projects are eligible for funding from…
This Canadian government funding program supports small businesses and start-ups through the 61 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) across Ontario. FedDev Ontario serves Southern and Eastern Ontario through 37 regional CFDC offices, and FedNor serves Northern Ontario through 24 regional CFDC offices. The program offers a range of business funding to support small businesses develop…