Success Story: Pork Processor Receives $100K in GF2 Ontario Business Grants
With the help of $100,000 in Ontario government funding a local pork processor has undertaken a labour-focused process improvement initiative in their cut and pack area.
BDC Market Xpansion Loan for Extending a Business’ Reach
In 2012, $1.13 trillion Canadian goods and services were traded. It is clear that exporting is a key component to our economic foundation. Whether companies are exporting or expanding into new markets domestically, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) can provide funding to help businesses with their market expansion activities. The program is called…
Funding Success: ERP Implementation Saves Food Processor $775K
This project will yield a total savings of $775,000 annually due to increased labour efficiency, inventory management and operational improvements.
Federal Funding Available through Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP)
Many businesses in Eastern Ontario are aware of the Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EOF) offered by the Province of Ontario, but many will be interested to know that there is additional funding for their region in the form of the Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP). EODP is funded by FedDev Ontario and delivered by the…
Canadian Business Grants for Information and Communications Technology Hires
Last year, there was an overwhelming interest in a popular small business grants program aimed at supporting new hires to high demand positions in information and communications technology positions. The Canadian government grants for ICT hiring program has now launched its 2014 round of funding for an ICT wage subsidy, which has brought along some…
Growing Forward 2 Ontario Business Grants for Project Implementation: Producers
The Growing Forward 2 (GF2) program supported by the Ontario Government, as well as the federal government, has announced the availability of funding for food producers for the Project Implementation Stream of the Ontario provincial funding variant. The funding from the Project Implementation Stream will awarded to projects based on merit. Projects must be from…
How to Qualify for CONII Collaborative Research and Development
The Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) is a non-profit organization that distributes government funding for research and development through numerous programs to support R&D efforts including collaboration between industry and academic partners. The Colleges Ontario Network for Industry Innovation (CONII) program is a program that connects small and medium size businesses with Ontario Colleges to…
FAQs: NOHFC Small Business Start-Up Funding
Starting a small business is Northern Ontario is a great idea as there is no shortage of funding programs available to small business operating in the region –in addition to what is available to other Ontario businesses. Recently, the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) has announced several new government funding programs, including the NOHFC…
BDC Technology Financing Options for ICT Purchases
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is dedicated to supporting business’ strategic advancement in the marketplace through financing options. One such option is focused on providing competitive financing options for ICT purchases, including hardware, software, and IT consulting services. BDC Information and Communication Technology Financing Details This program offers up to $500,000 as a…
FedDev Ontario Celebrates Innovative Healthcare Solutions in London & Toronto
The first phase of the Investing in Business Innovation Canadian business grants and loans program is positioned to make a big impact on small businesses in southern Ontario, including most recently healthcare solutions businesses in London and Toronto. London Ontario Cancer Treatment Receives Backing from FedDev Ontario and Venture Capital Trillium Therapeutics Incorporated was the…