Innovation is critical to the long-term success of agri-food producers and processors. Whether it’s developing a new disease-resistant strain of crop, modifying product ingredients, or redesigning packaging, consistently innovating products or processes will help to remain competitive in an increasingly complex marketplace. Although large agri-food companies can innovate internally, smaller food businesses often lack the…
Please Note: The Low Carbon Innovation Fund is closed and will not accept further applications. Please browse other research and innovation funding programs. The Province of Ontario is a leader in the development of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission policies and government funding programs. Its unique focus on maintaining and even lessening environmental degradation goes beyond the…
Alternative transportation methods are growing in popularity across the world. Instead of owning or leasing vehicles, people are increasingly looking for ride-sharing and hailing services which can reduce the cost and responsibility associated with travel. These new trends have been gaining momentum for years, but have recently become common in urban areas with higher population…
The Alberta Media Fund (AMF) plays an important role in supporting media development, production, and marketing projects in Alberta. Through various streams of government grants, the organization supports Alberta-based businesses producing high-quality media content within the cultural industries. The Alberta Media Fund is divided into four sub-streams of project funding. This includes government funding for…
For a several years, Ontario’s aerospace and aviation sector has experienced continuous growth despite emerging industry barriers, such as access to skilled labour. The province is home to some of the most prestigious aerospace companies; currently, the majority of the top 25 Canadian aerospace businesses are located in Ontario. The industry’s outlook is promising, however,…
The Advancing Water Technologies (AWT) program provides Ontario government funding to support tech-focused research collaborations between businesses and post-secondary institutions. The program provides industry partners with up to 50% coverage of project expenses to a maximum $100,000 in technology grants. Ontario small business grants can be used to support the commercialization of globally competitive technologies,…
The Government of Canada recently expanded the scope of several of its most popular innovation funds and combined them into one broader program to help fuel this potential for innovation within Canadian businesses and organizations. The new Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) will provide up to $1.26 billion in funding over the next five years to…
We understand the importance of aligning strategic priorities with grants and loans to a business’ growth trajectory. To help businesses become more aware of their funding opportunities, our team hosts monthly webinars to discuss the various funding options. Both federal and provincial governments provide funding for business expansion, capital investment, workforce development, and R&D initiatives….
Today, approximately 3,800 Ontario food and beverage processing companies provide crucial resources to both local and international consumers. The province continues to be an ideal location for business owners in the food and beverage industry based on access to natural resources, innovation, and skilled labour. In 2016, Ontario’s agriculture sector increased its total output by…
To be competitive in Canada’s fastest growing technology-driven industries, businesses in Atlantic Canada need to invest in innovative products, processes and services. Although it can be difficult to devote a sizable budget towards research and development, there are ways to reduce the cost and improve the scale of R&D projects. Government funding provided through the…