INNOVATION 2012 is a professional research and networking event that brings together members from all sectors of the R&D community. The conference provides informative and educational seminars where investors, professors, and industry researchers can learn about the latest industry developments and R&D tax credits and funding incentives. When: December 2 – 4, 2012 Where: Ottawa…
FedNor is a Canadian Government funding organization that offers financing and government grant funding for small businesses in Northern Ontario through programs such as their Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP). FedNor sets high priority for business growth and competitiveness strategies by providing wage subsidies and government funding for small business capital investments and hiring activities….
The Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN) connects innovative entrepreneurs with markets around the world. They are now offering a new Soft-Landing program for eligible SMEs. This network was founded as a national Centre of Excellence for Commercialization and Research to create companies, wealth and job opportunities. They have built relationships with nine partners at 15…
Canadian Government Funding to Expand Ontario MedTech Sector Through significant support from Canada’s Medical Technologies Companies (MEDEC), Canadian MedTech Manufacturers’ Alliance (CMMA), and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev); The New Horizons for MedTech (NHM) program provides support and grant funding for small business in Ontario’s medical device and health technology sectors…
Mitacs, a not for profit organization, supports national innovation by coordinating collaborative industry-university research projects has recently expanded their already accredited Mitacs-Accelerate Program to include funding for more development-focused projects. Mitacs-Accelerate InDev provides collaborative research and development funding for projects involving grad students or post-doctoral fellows with applicable expertise to help improve a new or…
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is currently offering Canadian Government grants for small business lease or purchase of a hybrid or electric vehicle fleet. The program is one of the many Canadian Government Funding Incentives for Greening your Business and reducing Canada’s commercial carbon footprint. This program is available to private consumers as well…
Ontario’s Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI) have designed and implemented yet another Canadian Government funding opportunity to promote collaboration between Ontario’s research institutions and the international research community. The International Strategic Opportunities Program (ISOP) is one of several Business Funding Grants for Collaborative Research and Development that is offered by the Ministry of Research…
Over the past decade, a large number of successful software development and technology firms have originated in the Southwestern Ontario Region. These success stories have sparked the imaginations and interests of hundreds of young and talented entrepreneurs within the region. These individuals have identified a problem along with an innovative solution; they now require the…
The formation of a primarily local supply or distribution chain can be a daunting task for any Canadian small business owner. Most Canadian businesses find themselves unable to tap into their surrounding business communities for potential product suppliers or sales leads. Therefore, they are forced to rely on foreign sources as a means to meet…
As mentioned in our previous articles on the CME SMART Prosperity Now Program; businesses are able to receive Ontario business Grants for Capital Equipment and other activities related to their expansion into new markets. This program has been extremely popular since its original funding release; however, they are still accepting applications for new expansion projects….