Apply for ASCIP Automotive Grants by November 7, 2017

Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program (ASCIP): Apply by Nov. 7, 2017

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Please Note: ASCIP’s final application intake has closed. Ontario automotive manufacturers should explore the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (OAMP) for funding support. The Automotive Supplier Competitiveness Improvement Program (ASCIP) is an Ontario government funding program that supports automotive parts suppliers’ capital investment initiatives. ASCIP grants support projects that help businesses increase their productivity, competitiveness, and innovation to…

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Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) Awards $100k in Grants to Pan-Oston Ltd.

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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…

OCE Customer Demonstration Program: Up to $50k in Grants

OCE Customer Demonstration Program: Funding for Disruptive Technology Projects

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The Government of Ontario has a vested interest in the development and commercialization of innovative disruptive technologies. We see this through a number of available government funding programs. Rapid advances in technology, such as 3D printing and artificial intelligence, are transforming many of Ontario’s key industries and the government wants to help. To support this…

Voucher for Innovation and Productivity Program

OCE Voucher for Innovation and Productivity (VIP) Research Grants

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In Ontario, businesses are crafting new innovative technical solutions every day. However, it can often be challenging for these companies to effectively commercialize their market-ready products with internal resources alone. To overcome these barriers, businesses can access assistance by partnering with post-secondary institutions that offer high-skilled researchers. In fact, the most recent statistics indicated that…

Ontario Aerospace Industry Strengths & Challenges

Soaring to New Heights: Ontario Aerospace Industry Strengths and Challenges

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For a several years, Ontario’s aerospace and aviation sector has experienced continuous growth despite emerging industry barriers, such as access to skilled labour. The province is home to some of the most prestigious aerospace companies; currently, the majority of the top 25 Canadian aerospace businesses are located in Ontario. The industry’s outlook is promising, however,…

Advancing Water Technologies (AWT): Apply by Sept. 1, 2017

Advancing Water Technologies (AWT): Apply by September 1, 2017

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The Advancing Water Technologies (AWT) program provides Ontario government funding to support tech-focused research collaborations between businesses and post-secondary institutions. The program provides industry partners with up to 50% coverage of project expenses to a maximum $100,000 in technology grants. Ontario small business grants can be used to support the commercialization of globally competitive technologies,…

Clean Technology Demonstration Program Aids 7 Projects

BLOOM Clean Technology Demonstration Program Grants Aid 7 Ontario Businesses

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In April 2017, the Government of Ontario announced it would be supporting a total of seven clean technology demonstration projects. Each project proposes positive impacts for Ontario’s key economic sectors, while offering innovative end-user cleantech solutions. Program participants will be receiving Ontario government grants through the BLOOM Clean Technology Demonstration Program. The BLOOM Clean Technology…

Ontario Food and Beverage Industry 2017 Market Trends

The Top Trends in Ontario’s Food and Beverage Industry

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Today, approximately 3,800 Ontario food and beverage processing companies provide crucial resources to both local and international consumers. The province continues to be an ideal location for business owners in the food and beverage industry based on access to natural resources, innovation, and skilled labour. In 2016, Ontario’s agriculture sector increased its total output by…

Starter Company Plus: Funding for Youth Entrepreneurs

Starter Company Plus: Up to $5k in Funding for Youth Entrepreneurs

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In 2014, the Government of Ontario introduced Starter Company, a funding program that supported youth entrepreneurs. To date, the program has assisted 2,700 businesses and supported the creation of more than 3,100 jobs across the province. That iteration of the program is now closed, however, to continue supporting startup ventures in Ontario, the government has…

Comparing Export Marketing Grants: CanExport vs. Export Market Access

CanExport vs Export Market Access: Comparing Export Marketing Grants

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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. In Canada, exporting provides a new avenue to revenue and international competitiveness. While the rewards of exporting can be immense, businesses open themselves up to a great deal…