Three medical companies located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will receive up to $2.2 million in investments in the year 2015. In an effort to continually advance and develop southern Ontario’s innovation sector, the Investing in Business Innovation (IBI) Initiative provides new entrepreneurs with a 0% interest business loan to support commercialization projects for…
Canadian businesses in and around the region of Kitchener-Waterloo should mark their calendars for an exciting funding event. On February 18, Bernadeen McLeod, President & Owner of Mentor Works, will help businesses discover government grants and loans on both the federal and provincial levels. Funding exists for a wide variety of funding initiatives, including business…
Although Mentor Works offers specialized webinars and workshops for specific strategic activities, including training, capital equipment adoption, and agriculture-related initiatives, we also strive to provide funding info in more comprehensive sections, such as the upcoming February 16, 2015 webinar. Throughout this 60-minute session, participants will gain a greater understanding of the business funding landscape, from…
Canada’s second-largest auto parts maker, Linamar, is receiving significant support from the Canadian federal and provincial governments. The Guelph-based manufacturer has committed to a $506.8 million research and development project that will lead to significant job creation and innovation within Ontario. The resulting economic impact has spurred multiple government investments to assure a successful project…
The Canadian agriculture and agri-food system (AAFS) plays a significant role in the Canadian economy. In 2012, the AAFS accounted for 6.7% of Canada’ GDP with $103.5 billion in economic activity, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The Canadian government has played a role in the success of this industry through support networks, resources, and…
In autumn 2013, the Federal Government launched a five-year, $100 million western Canada funding program called the Western Innovative Initiative (WINN). This business funding initiative supports small and medium-sized businesses in western Canada who are dedicated to commercialize innovative, technology-based products, processes, and services while enabling company growth. The WINN program intends to stimulate greater…
A wide range of government funding programs are periodically available to support businesses’ various strategic initiatives. However, applicants should be aware of the turnaround time on submitted applications before committing to a specific Canadian government funding program. Unlike tax credits, which focus on retroactive reimbursement, small business funding grants and loans require applicants to pre-plan…
The Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is supporting SMEs looking to move their innovative technologies through the later stages of R&D and into the marketplace. The program will succeed in this objective by providing repayable contributions to SMEs through the Western Innovation Initiative (WINN) small business loans program. Of the funding provided through WINN, 20 percent…
Owners and leaders of small and medium-sized businesses operating in the food sector are invited to the Canadian Food Exporters Association’s (CFEA) complimentary information session on Funding and Insurance options for food processors co-hosted by Export Development Canada (EDC) and Mentor Works. Funding & Insurance Possibilities in the Food Industry: Event Details Date/Time: December 3rd, 2014 from…
Alexandra (Alex) Barlow of Mentor Works will join the Institute of Food Processing Technology (IFPT) and Export Development Canada (EDC) at Conestoga College in Cambridge, ON for an exclusive complimentary government funding for agriculture and agri-food processors workshop. Mentor Works & IFPT Funding for Food Processors Workshop: Event Details Owners and leaders of established small to…