[WEBINAR] Government Funding Highlights – Spring 2020
Discover what the government funding landscape will look like in Spring 2020, including new and returning grants, and how your business can access them.
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
The Ocean Supercluster is one of Canada’s five Innovation Superclusters, bringing together leaders in multiple sectors across the ocean economy. Learn more.
Tourism Development Fund (TDF): Up to 50% in Grants
The Tourism Development Fund offers up to 50% for Ontario not-for-profit organizations and municipalities to invest in innovative tourism projects.
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program: Apply by March 20, 2020
Ontario manufacturers and processors of wood products can apply for up to 30% of project costs via the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program.
Canadian Government Funding Landscape: A Wrap on 2019 and Insights on 2020
Well, whether we’re thrilled about it or not, we’ve officially put 2019 behind us and have welcomed 2020! As Canadians prepare for the year ahead, many businesses plan to undergo a similar jumpstart. Companies and governments operate on cycles that change throughout the year. These organizations tend to prepare and/or focus on annual budgets while…
When is the Right Time for Your Business to Apply for Government Funding?
Managing a new project for your business can be headache-inducing. Whether the project involves installing new equipment, hiring several co-op students, completing research and development for a new process or product, or attending international tradeshows, you need multiple resources—time, people, money—to come together for you to reach your end goals. Often what happens in the…
How to Build a Proactive Funding Plan™: Offset Project Costs & Grow Your Business
Many of the businesses that Mentor Works meets have at least a general idea of the projects that they would like to complete over the next year or two—these businesses might be planning to attend a few trade shows, further develop software, or implement new production equipment, for example. Despite their careful planning, however, many…
Canadian Government Funding Trends: 2019 and Beyond
Entering an election period always brings about change in the funding landscape as the incumbent government looks to continue to push their main economic development approach and a potential new government looks to establish their economic development priorities. Nearing the end of 2019, it’s time to reflect on the trajectory of government funding for small…
Canadian Government Funding: Frequently Asked Questions
There are over 200 unique funding programs available to Canadian businesses. Mentor Works has been supporting Canadian businesses in accessing and securing funding for growth for over 10 years and has, to-date, secured more than $1B in total funding for our clients. Our experience and expertise has helped our clients grow, create new jobs, and…
Canadian Federal Election 2019: How Will Government Funding Be Impacted?
Disclaimer: This article does not endorse a specific political party or Prime Minister nominee. The Canadian Federal Election is scheduled for Fall 2019. Incumbent Prime Minister Trudeau will be going up against the Conservative Party’s Andrew Sheer, New Democrat Jagmeet Singh, and the Green Party’s Elizabeth May representing the main candidates. The election will be…