Update: The National Research Council (NRC) now offers project-based funding through a single Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP). Please visit the NRC-IRAP Research Project Contributions page for more information. When it comes to funding sources for software development businesses, there is rarely a one-size-fits-all solution, but there are alternatives to relying too heavily on venture…
Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) received a big boost from the Federal Government of Canada last week. The not-for-profit foundation that helps budding young business owners with everything from startup funding to writing a business plan has been featured frequently in our blog over the years. CYBF is most well-known for helping young entrepreneurs access…
The Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) is now offering the OCE Collaboration Voucher Program in order to connect Ontario small and medium-sized businesses with research institutions that may help them overcome obstacles to improve productivity, performance and competitiveness. Post-secondary collaboration credit offered through the OCE’s Voucher Program are not Ontario small business grants, but rather…
Business growth doesn’t just happen – it takes a great deal of work. Growing a small business requires proper planning, cash flow management and funding. Leveraging government small business grants and loans can actually help businesses avoid running into any of these potential obstacles to successful business growth. Here are 4 tips for business…
Cambridge, Ontario (Marketwire – March 27, 2013). With the release of the 2013 Federal Budget, SME’s, particularly those in manufacturing or involved in research and development, applauded the announcement as it confirms they will continue to be positioned as a top priority in the plans to strengthen Canada’s economy. Precise details regarding funding allocations for…
The ecoENERGY Efficiency for Industry Program is a part of a wider initiative that was begun by the Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE); Canada’s Centre for Excellence for Energy, efficiency and alternative fuels information. This program is an effort by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to help promote the adoption of an energy management standard by…
The Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP) offers recent graduates from science and engineering programs the opportunity to gain relevant work experience while benefiting employers through this government grants for small business hiring program. Companies eligible for this small business grant: Any non-government organization including small and medium-sized businesses can apply for one of these…
The Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP) is a permanent government procurement program that is currently in their two-year pilot program. This Canadian Government support program will help businesses who are actively looking to commercialize their innovative products and services, thus bridging the pre-commercialization gap while supporting Canadian businesses. The program was mentioned in a previous…
The National Research Councils Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) has been one of the most prolific Canadian Government Funding Organizations with regards to their support of technological innovations within Canadas Industries. As mentioned in our previous articles on the Changes to the 2012 Federal Budget; IRAP has been given approximately $110 Million to be allocated…
In an effort to strengthen and expand Canadas commitment to energy efficiency the Canadian Government is offering business funding grants that provide financial assistance for industrial organizations to adopt systems and processes that continually improve energy performance. This grant funding for business is designed to lead to reductions in energy costs, greenhouse gas emissions and/or…