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How to Qualify for Investing in Business Growth & Productivity for Not-for-Profits

How to Qualify for Investing in Business Growth & Productivity for Not-for-Profits

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The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) offers Ontario government funding programs through the Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives to organizations that play a role in developing southern Ontario’s economy. One of the key funding programs is called Investing in Business Growth and Productivity. IBGP Government Funding for Not-for-Profits: Company Eligibility Not-for-profits eligible for…

FAQs: Investing in Business Growth and Productivity (IBGP) for NFP’s

FAQs: Investing in Business Growth and Productivity (IBGP) for NFP’s

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The IBGP for not for profits program is an Ontario government funding program with two streams – one for SMEs and one for not-for-profits (NFP). What type of funding is available for not-for-profits through IBGP Canadian government grants? Funding for not-for-profits is provided by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) as…

How to Qualify for the Advanced Manufacturing Fund

How to Qualify for the Advanced Manufacturing Fund

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In fall 2013, The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) released new government funding initiatives for Ontario businesses. The Advanced Manufacturing Fund (AMF) was developed to provide financial assistance to businesses in manufacturing that are lagging behind and lacking competitiveness with respect to innovation, information and communications technology (ICT) adoption, productivity and…

Investing in Commercialization Partnerships FAQ’s

Investing in Commercialization Partnerships FAQ’s

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Investing in Commercialization Partnerships is offered by FedDev Ontario as a part of Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives (SOPIs).  This government program is focused on providing funding for business led collaborations with academic or research institutions to develop innovative products that have high market demand and bring them to market readiness. Who can apply for ICP…

How Angel Networks can Qualify for IBI Government Grants Canada

How Angel Networks can Qualify for IBI Government Grants Canada

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The Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives (SOPIs) from FedDev Ontario provide government funding opportunities to new and established businesses and not-for-profits. The Investing in Business Innovation (IBI) program also has a stream for Angel Networks. The funding from the IBI program is available to Angel networks as a grant towards project costs. IBI Government Grants Canada…

Canadian Government Grants and Loans Workshop in Peterborough, ON

Canadian Government Grants and Loans Workshop in Peterborough, ON

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Peterborough, Ontario is home to GE Electronics, Rolls Royce, Siemens, and Pepsico as well as two reputable post-secondary institutions: Fleming College and Trent University. Tied to forward-thinking and innovative entrepreneurial spirit, the people of Peterborough are dedicated to fostering continued economic growth and success within their community. Mentor Works Ltd., Sustainable Peterborough, and Peterborough Economic…

The Waterloo Accelerator Centre Successfully Launches 30 Tech Startups

The Waterloo Accelerator Centre Successfully Launches 30 Tech Startups

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Attendees of the official launch ceremony taking place March 10th celebrated the launch of a total of 30 technology startups from the Waterloo Accelerator Centre’s s month mentorship and business acceleration program aimed at assisting engineers and scientists commercialize new products and services. Background: The Waterloo Accelerator Jump-Start Program The Accelerator Team has recruited a…

OCE VIA R&D Challenge: May 8, 2014 Deadline

OCE VIA R&D Challenge: May 8, 2014 Deadline

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The Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) has issued a call for proposals with a deadline of May 8th, 2014.  The Voucher for Industry Association R&D Challenge (VIA) program is a part of OCE’s Collaboration Voucher program that connects industry associations or formal industry consortia with Ontario’s publicly funded academic research institutions (such as universities, colleges,…

Investing in Business Growth & Productivity: Not-For-Profits

Investing in Business Growth & Productivity: Not-For-Profits

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Investing in Business Growth & Productivity: Not-For-Profits focuses on strengthening the productivity and global competitiveness of southern Ontario businesses. Investing in Business Growth & Productivity is offered through The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) as a part of their suite of Ontario business grants and loans called Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives (SOPIs).  SOPIs are a new suite…

Top Canadian Government Grants & Loans for Software Developers

Top Canadian Government Grants & Loans for Software Developers

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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…