It is no secret that the Internet is being harnessed by the commercial sector worldwide. It opens up the global market to anyone with a computer and Internet access. But more than that, the Internet hosts many precious tools that all small businesses should be tapping into. Here are my top picks to get any…
Hosted in collaboration with Sustainable Development Technology Canada and Cleantech Group, the SDTC Cleantech Focus Canada event aims to emphasize the importance of clean technology development to Canada. As the second largest country in the world, Canada holds a large portion of the world’s natural resources. Innovative minds are actively developing new technologies to harness…
Please Note: Many of the programs listed in this article have closed since the blog’s original posting. To explore Canadian government funding programs currently available, please browse our small business funding directory. Operations managers of energy companies are constantly looking for ways to reduce costs and maximize operational efficiencies within their companies. The following seven…
Accelerator Review Program, Small Projects with $50k Non-repayable Grant A popular funding mechanism in Southern Ontario is The Accelerated Review Process by the Industrial Research Assistance Program provides $50k non-repayable grant by supporting 100% of direct labor and 75% sub-contractors fees. How Funding Works The projects eligible are those that present a strong business case for technology…
Announced in Waterloo on Sept. 25th, FedDev Ontario has launched the Graduate Enterprise Internship, an $80M initiative, a new hiring funding program for science, technical, engineering and math graduates and undergraduates to support mentorship and development with local SMEs in Southern Ontario. The program will support up to $15,000 of the costs of a six-month internship for someone who is…
Another hiring program, and probably the most popular, is the Accelerate Ontario program. As Ontario’s Graduate Research Internship Program, the goal is to connect high-quality expertise from the province’s universities with Ontario businesses. The partner company contributes $7,500 and the funds are matched by Accelerate Ontario through Government Canada. The benefits to the company are…
There is a new contribution mechanism, for industrial businesses incorporated in Canada, with eligibility criteria on the ability of SME’s to grow and generate profits through the development and commercialization of innovative or technology-driven, new or improved products, services or processes. Here is a small list of projects that are eligible to a maximum contribution…