The Canadian Federal Budget 2018 was released last week to much interest from business leaders and industry analysts. This year, innovation was again a top priority of the federal government, highlighted by the increase in funding support for several research and development funds. Unlike the previous two Liberal budgets, however, there will be considerable changes…
Please Note: Export Market Access is now closed and not accepting further applications. For trade show grants and other forms of export support, learn more about the CanExport program. When exploring new international markets, trade shows are an excellent opportunity to gain brand exposure with a physical presence. These events can help your business interact face-to-face with…
The Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing (also referred to as the Trillium Manufacturing Network) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Ontario’s manufacturing industry. Funded through the Canadian federal and provincial governments, the Trillium Manufacturing Network is uniquely focused on helping Ontario manufacturers grow through mentorship and collaborative research opportunities. Recently, the organization was awarded…
Ontario manufacturer, Pan-Oston Ltd., has been awarded up to $100,000 in Ontario small business grants to create new jobs at its facility in Peterborough. The Government of Ontario’s investment will also allow the business to generate a network of manufacturers to attract new clients to the region area by highlighting the variety of available products…
Southern Ontario is a hotbed of innovation and technology development. Despite this, few companies from the region have truly “broken through” to achieve success on a large-scale international level. This is a huge untapped opportunity for the tech startups working to improve their competitive positioning. Luckily for 30 southwestern Ontario life sciences companies, TechAlliance’s BURST…
Dajcor Aluminum Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of extruded and fabricated metal components. Their products are used among the automotive, renewable energy, military, construction, marine, and indoor plumbing industries. Since being established in 2010, the company has invested significant resources to its expansion and now supports over 150 employees. Dajcor recently received a repayable contribution…
Foam Solutions manufactures a range of products, from insoles to underlayments to yoga mats. As a leader in the development of advanced manufacturing technologies, Foam Solutions delivers innovative products and services to domestic and international markets. Foam Solutions’ (FSI) head office is in Markham, Ontario. To support their continued growth and innovation, FSI accesses Canadian…
Ontario’s advanced manufacturing industry is a top driver of Canada’s economic performance. In 2015 alone, manufacturing sales in Ontario contributed nearly $290 million in GDP and sustained nearly 800,000 high-quality jobs. One of the reasons for this success is because Ontario government funding supports manufacturing investments that lead to productivity improvements, innovation, and international exports….
The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) recently announced support for six northern Ontario infrastructure projects. Up to $377,800 in Canadian government grants will be provided to northern Ontario municipalities and First Nations communities completing critical infrastructure projects. These investments are result of the federal government’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150)….
Please Note: The Early Stage Exporters program is no longer accepting applications. Please explore the Export Market Access (EMA) program for exporting grants. Administered by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and FedDev Ontario, the Early Stage Exporters program is a variant of the Export Market Access Ontario government funding initiative to help fund key international marketing…