The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) provides federally sourced funds to businesses, organizations, and communities within the province’s northern regions. The agency supports the development and competitiveness of businesses to ensure the north grows and contributes toward the country’s economy. Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) also provides support to growing businesses across…
Based in Guelph, Ontario, Wellington Brewery produces micro-brewed small batch beers made from fresh, all-natural ingredients. As Canada’s oldest independently owned microbrewery, the company is known for their award-winning selection of products and friendly team of over 60 employees. Wellington Brewery is determined to continue this success through consistent upgrades to their product selection, and…
During the spring and summer months each year, businesses across Ontario aggressively pursue government funding programs to hire students and post-secondary graduates. Among their many options, which include wage subsidies such as government grants and tax credits, businesses can strategically reduce their labour costs while also developing youth talent. The Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit…
Growing Forward 2 Ontario is a 5-year (2013-2018) Ontario government funding program aimed at supporting innovative, competitive projects led by organizations within the province’s agri-food industry. Nearly $4.5 million is provided to Ontario applicants each year to solve industry challenges and enhance their competitiveness, which in turn boosts the province’s economic output. Through these small business…
With a decreasing population that is largely comprised of aging citizens, northern Ontario provides challenges for growing businesses. Due to immense migration of youth talent, either to other provinces or moving to southern Ontario, businesses in the northern part of the province are having difficulties finding quality workers – especially skilled labour. Although northern Ontario…
Two manufacturers, Hammond Manufacturing Company and Ontario Drive & Gear Limited, will receive government funding valued up to $6.6 million to expand their operations. This government funding, among other benefits, will help the two businesses to purchase new, innovative technologies and train their employees on how to best use the equipment. By receiving Ontario government…
The Southern Ontario Smart Computing Innovation Platform (SOSCIP) is a Canadian research and development consortium that enhances the capabilities of academic and industry researchers through big data and smart computing analytics. Led by a selection of Ontario’s top academic institutions, Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE), and IBM Canada, SOSCIP provides businesses an unparalleled access to…
Update: Please access this article to learn when to apply for Interactive Digital Media Funding this year. Supporting innovative projects and businesses within Ontario’s digital media industry, the Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) provides a variety of Ontario government funding and business resources to media companies within the province. One of their small business funding…
Advancing Water Technologies (AWT) is a collaborative research and development program that supports post-secondary institution partnerships. Through the program, industry partners may receive up to 50% of project expenses to a maximum $100,000 to complete an R&D project with a college or university member of the Southern Ontario Water Consortium (SOWC). By participating in Advancing…
Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) is a government funded agency that supports the development of Ontario’s economy by creating jobs and enabling breakthrough research. Through its R&D Project Hiring Grants program, OCE supports a vibrant, sustainable research and innovation advantage for businesses in Ontario. Through the program, businesses can hire an academic researcher for up…