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…
Mentor Works’ Bernadeen McLeod will be meeting with industrial leaders from the Sarnia-Lambton area to discuss government support programs available to help small and medium-sized businesses. Sarnia-Lambton Industrial Alliance (SLIA) October 1st Event Details Date/ Time: Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 from 7:30AM – 9AM Place: Lambton College Event Centre (former Lambton Inn) 1457 London Rd.,…
One of the most common questions we hear from business owners is, “How can I work with you?” In case you have yet to join us for a free government funding workshop or webinar, this article will aim to answer that question. Mentor Works helps you to realize the potential of government incentives, select the…
The Canada Media Fund’s Experiential Stream offers funding of up to 75% of projects to $400,000 for development, $1 million for production, and $400,000 for marketing and promotion expenses of digital media intended for use within the Canadian media industry, or for public use by Canadians. Funding offered through the Canada Media Fund (CMF) is provided…
Join Export Development Canada (EDC), Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), the City of Pickering, and Mentor Works for a Free Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 from 7:30am to 9:45am at the Pickering Recreation Complex in Pickering, Ontario. Learn about Insurance products, financing options, and small business grants and loans available to help…
In the winter of 2013, FedDev Ontario announced the launch of the Investing in Business Innovation. The goal of the program is to assist early-stage businesses in addressing challenges to growth and product commercialization. Funding from IBI is dispersed as a 0% interest loan and supports projects up to two years in length. Projects should…
There are several options for companies engaged in developing interactive digital media products in Canada, including: Ontario government grants, Canadian small business loans, and both national & provincial tax credits. It is important to understand the difference between these funding instruments in order to maximize a digital media firm’s funding potential while improving project scope,…