Solutions 2030 Challenge: Cleantech Research Funding

Ontario Solutions 2030 Challenge – CleanTech Development Funding

Climate change is one of the most significant global challenges humankind has ever faced. To overcome it, a variety of solutions will need to be implemented across the world. Clean technologies (cleantech) comprise the most promising solutions so far; as technologies are developed and deployed, carbon emissions decrease and the effects of climate change lessens….

CME SMART Green Fund: Program Enhancements

CME SMART Green Fund: Program Enhancements

Please Note: The CME SMART Green program is now closed. Please explore active government funding programs. An update to the CME SMART Green Fund has generated new excitement from Ontario manufacturers interested in reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The program has recently announced enhancements to the amount of funding manufacturers may qualify for as…

SOSCIP: Computing Tools for Small Business Innovation

SOSCIP: Access Big Data Tools to Support Innovative Research Projects

Since 2012, SOSCIP has supported innovative research projects by pairing academic and industry researchers with access to advanced computing technologies and resources to address common industry challenges. SOSCIP consortium members include 15 of Ontario’s most research-intensive academic institutions, Ontario Centre of Excellence (OCE), and IBM Canada Ltd. as SOSCIP’s lead industry partner. About SOSCIP SOSCIP supports…

Voucher for Innovation and Productivity Funding Awarded to BacTech Environmental Group

OCE Voucher for Innovation and Productivity: Research Funding Awarded

BacTech Environmental Corporation has been awarded $75,000 in Ontario research grants to collaborate with Laurentian University. Ontario government funding will help BacTech and Laurentian University test and refine bioleaching technologies that extract metals and stabilize arsenic found in mine tailings. The partners hope to develop a sustainable solution for reducing the volume of arsenic and…

Ontario Scale-Up Vouchers Program: Up to $250,000

Ontario Scale-Up Vouchers Program for Small Business Growth Plans

Please Note: The Scale-Up Vouchers Program is closed and no longer accepts applications. Please explore more business expansion funding opportunities. Ontario’s small business community is booming, yet few of these companies effectively scale their solutions into global markets. In December 2015, there were 48.3 times more small businesses (1-99 employees) than medium-sized (100-499 employees) companies…

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund Awards Guelph Manufacturing up to $874,800 in Grants

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) Awards Manufacturer $875k in Grants

Guelph Manufacturing Group has been awarded $875,000 in Ontario small business grants to execute its latest project. The business will use Ontario government funding to purchase new equipment and expand its workforce to increase company capabilities; by doing so, it will meet consumer demands better, improve productivity, and boost international competitiveness. The contribution will be…

Jobs and Prosperity Fund: Is Your Business Eligible?

Jobs and Prosperity Fund: Can You Access This Ontario Government Funding?

Please Note: JPF is closed. Please consider the Business Scale-up and Productivity program for similar support. The Jobs and Prosperity Fund (JPF) is an Ontario government funding program created to support large-scale business expansion and capital investment projects. The initiative awards Ontario business grants for projects that enhance productivity, become more innovative, and compete in international markets. JPF…

Jobs and Prosperity Fund Awards $1.9M Business Grant

Jobs and Prosperity Fund Awards $1.9M in Ontario Business Grants

Toronto-based manufacturer, Polycorp Ltd., has been awarded up to $1.9 million in Ontario government grants to support its latest facility expansion project. The contribution will help the company construct a 110,000 sq. ft. expansion in Elora, Ontario to diversify the business’ product offerings and become more globally competitive. The contribution will be provided through the…

OCE Market Readiness Program: Tech Startup Funding

OCE Market Readiness Program: Innovation Scale-Up Grants

Colleges and universities play a key role in driving innovation and entrepreneurship across Ontario. As a launchpad for tomorrow’s business leaders, these institutions promote leading-edge research and supporting young entrepreneurs who wish to transform new ideas into a sustainable business. However, young entrepreneurs often struggle to scale-up these post-secondary businesses post-graduation and much of their…

24 Agri Businesses Awarded Greenbelt Fund Grants

Greenbelt Fund Awards Agriculture Grants to 24 Local Food Projects

In April 2017, the Government of Ontario committed up to $830,000 in funding toward local agri-food projects. In total, 24 projects will use these agriculture grants to increase consumer awareness, demand, and consumption of local foods and beverages. Ontario government funding was awarded through the Greenbelt Fund: Local Food Investment Fund. The program offers up…