The Canadian Government sector, FedDev Ontario, has announced a top-up of funding to a pre-existing Ontario business grant called the Applied Research and Commercialization Initiative (ARC). The initiative is a Small Business Funding Program for Research and Development projects involving post-secondary collaboration. The program provides funding to accelerate research and development and enhance innovation and…
Discovery 2012 is Canada’s most highly anticipated Multi-Disciplinary Innovation Conference. The event is held annually by the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) and brings together some of the leading minds and organizations to foster innovation and collaboration across industries and sectors. Fostering Industry Innovation and Growth The event features an expert line-up of guest speakers…
Canadian business grants for productivity enhancements and outside consulting are becoming increasingly popular with Ontario SMEs. These types of small business funding grants are especially useful for those in need of capital equipment or market expansion funding. There are several opportunities to receive Grant Funding for Small Business Expansion; however, these Canadian business grants are…
April appears to be a busy month for those who are looking to receive one of the soon to be released Canadian business funding grants. The federal and provincial governments begin their release of several Government Funding Grants for Small Business in April of every year. The end of the month can already seem quite…
A common barrier to innovation and productivity within Canada is the inability to access Government Funding for Research and Development. Recently an expert review panel has released a list of recommendations to simplify the research and development funding process for Canadian SMEs. These recommendations look to streamline the application process without significantly altering the actual…
Last November, the McGuinty Government proposed the introduction of several new grants for small business in Ontario to promote job creation and economic prosperity. So far, they have released several small business funding grants including the Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) and Ontario-China Research Innovation Fund (OCRIF). With the relative success of these programs, the…
The Innovation Factory is holding their annual open house and innovation celebration for the Hamilton Business Community. Recognition will be given to some of the year’s most successful innovators along with their Research and Development Funding partners. Presentations may also include informational seminars on the new projects and organizations that will be receiving Ontario Government…
The Research Innovation Commercialization (RIC) Centres have recently released a new campaign of grants for small business in Ontario. The VentureStart Program looks to support Canadian entrepreneurs with innovative products or ideas for start-up businesses. VentureStart offers up to $30K in Canadian Government grants or 50% of start-up expenditures by means of a cost-sharing program….
Research and Development is a costly process for any business, especially for those who are unable to leverage their expenses with Ontario business grants. The Centre for Research Innovation Commercialization (RIC) will be holding a business development workshop focused on finding finance and funding for small business research and development projects. When: April 11, 2012…
The Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDC) is a non-profit group that supports innovative entrepreneurs and small businesses by providing low interest loans for their expansion projects. CFDC receives Canadian Government grants from FedDev to support to SMEs in rural Ontario. They focus their funds to specific rural areas by creating programs to improve and diversify…