The Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program is an Ontario small business funding grants program offered through The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). NOHFC Government Grants for Small Business Details NOHFC offers small business grants of up to $125,000 or a maximum of 50% of start-up costs to entrepreneurs interested in starting a new, for-profit business…
This month (April 2013) marked the beginning of a new program launched by the Ministry of Immigration and Multiculturalism to help the nation recruit innovative immigrant entrepreneurs who will hopefully create new jobs and spur economic growth. The new “Start-Up Visa” has been designed to help make Canada the destination of choice for the world’s…
Join the Waterloo Manufacturing Innovation Network (MIN) and fellow sponsors for the 2nd Annual Manufacturing Summit being held May 1st, 2013 at Bingeman’s Conference Centre in Kitchener, Ontario. The Obstacles and Opportunities Lying ahead for Manufacturers in Ontario The one day conference schedule will include panel discussions as well as keynote speeches from Ray Tanguay…
Is There a Winning Formula for Remaining Competitive in the Food Sector Today? Mentor Works Ltd., Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium, along with industry experts: Bob Leonidas, President & CEO of Claridge Food Group; Mark Josephs, VP of Operations at Kisko Freezies; and Gerg Merlihan, Director of Sales at Karma Candy; invite you to this fantastic…
The Economic Action Plan 2013 announces that The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) will receive an additional $225 million in Canadian government funding which will be committed to advanced research infrastructure priorities and sustaining the long-term operations of the foundation. The CFI is a not-for-profit corporation that supports the modernization of research infrastructure at Canadian…
Canadian government funding for small business through the AgriMarketing Program is a five-year (2013-2018), $341 million program offered through the Growing Forward 2 Program via Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) It consists of both government initiatives and contribution funding for industry-led projects. What is the Objective of Canadian Government Funding for AgriMarketing Program? The objective of…
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is taking applications for their government funding for research and development program: Emerging Technology Program (ETP). Key focuses and stipulations of this grant funding program include: Job creation in Northern Ontario Economic development potential in Northern Ontario Not negatively impact existing businesses in Northern Ontario Small Business Grants…
Canada’s aerospace sector is optimistic about the $1 billion in Canadian government funding support for many of the recommendations contained in last year’s Aerospace Review Panel that was chaired by the former Industry Minister David Emerson. “It’s an excellent short-term response to the Aerospace Review report,” – Jim Quick, President and CEO of Aerospace Industries…
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) offers small business grants in Ontario for research and conservation projects that aim to reduce the demand for electricity through the IESO Conservation Fund. Below we have compiled a list of FAQs, for more information scroll to the bottom of this page for links to an overview, eligibility criteria, and program…
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation’s (NOHFC) Emerging Technology Program (ETP) is designed to encourage the private and public sectors to develop exciting and viable new technologies that will contribute to future of Northern Ontario’s economy. The goal of this research and development funding program is to support the research, development and innovation of new…