Nov 10th Webinar: Discover Gov’t Grants for Exporters

Nov 10th Webinar: Discover Gov’t Grants for Exporters

Mentor Works will host an informational webinar on November 10th, 2014 to educate established small to medium-sized businesses on government grant funding in support of exporters. Mentor Works Government Funding Webinar: Event Details Date/ Time: November 10th from 11:30am-1:00pm Venue: Online via “GoToWebinar” Cost: Complimentary for owners and leaders of established small to medium-sized businesses that…

YEP: Innovative SMEs Can Receive up to $30K in Grants for Small Business Hiring

YEP: Innovative SMEs Can Receive up to $30K in Grants for Small Business Hiring

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) offers one of the most generous funding for hiring opportunities available for innovative small and medium-sized businesses in Canada. The funding program is called the Youth Employment Program (YEP) and it is administered through the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP). IRAP Youth Employment Program (YEP) Canadian Business Grants…

Government Funding for Food Processors Co-Hosted with IFPT & Mentor Works Ltd.

Government Funding for Food Processors Co-Hosted with IFPT & Mentor Works Ltd.

Alexandra (Alex) Barlow of Mentor Works will join the Institute of Food Processing Technology (IFPT) and Export Development Canada (EDC) at Conestoga College in Cambridge, ON for an exclusive complimentary government funding for agriculture and agri-food processors workshop. Mentor Works & IFPT Funding for Food Processors Workshop: Event Details Owners and leaders of established small to…

Funding for Aerospace & Defense: Technology Demonstration Program

Funding for Aerospace & Defense: Technology Demonstration Program

Similar to the Strategic Aerospace and Defense Initiative (SADI), the Technology Demonstration Program (TDP) offers funding for large-scale technology projects in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry. The TDP, however, offers funding as a non-repayable contribution to support project completion. The program supports original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier 1 suppliers in complex technology demonstration…

Startup Funding & Support: Community Futures Development Corporation

Startup Funding & Support: Community Futures Development Corporation

The Community Futures Program provides existing small businesses and start-ups with up to $150,000 in financing to support growth, job creation, and regional economic diversification. This Ontario government funding program is administered by the 61 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) across Ontario. FedDev Ontario serves Southern and Eastern Ontario through 37 regional CFDC offices, and…

Bernadeen McLeod Speaking at the Sarnia-Lambton Industrial Alliance

Bernadeen McLeod Speaking at the Sarnia-Lambton Industrial Alliance

Mentor Works’ Bernadeen McLeod will be meeting with industrial leaders from the Sarnia-Lambton area to discuss government support programs available to help small and medium-sized businesses. Sarnia-Lambton Industrial Alliance (SLIA) October 1st Event Details Date/ Time: Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 from 7:30AM – 9AM Place:  Lambton College Event Centre (former Lambton Inn) 1457 London Rd.,…

Mentor Works: Discover & Leverage Funding Opportunities for your Canadian Business

Mentor Works: Discover & Leverage Funding Opportunities for your Canadian Business

One of the most common questions we hear from business owners is, “How can I work with you?”  In case you have yet to join us for a free government funding workshop or webinar, this article will aim to answer that question.  Mentor Works helps you to realize the potential of government incentives, select the…

MaRS Embark Funding for Hiring Program for Ontario Tech Start-ups

MaRS Embark Funding for Hiring Program for Ontario Tech Start-ups

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…

Strategic Aerospace and Defense Initiative (SADI) – Overview

Strategic Aerospace and Defense Initiative (SADI) – Overview

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…

Call for Proposals: SD Tech Fund Grants from the Canadian Government

Call for Proposals: SD Tech Fund Grants from the 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…