Premier’s Innovation Awards Program Invites New Applications

Premier’s Innovation Awards Program Invites New Applications

The Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence Program is now accepting applications.  Innovative businesses in Ontario’s agriculture and food industry are encouraged to apply until the closing date of February 28, 2014. The Premier’s award recognizes innovative businesses that improve existing products, create jobs and help drive economic growth. Premier’s Award Offers Agriculture and Agri-Food…

How to Qualify for and Apply to the Local Food Fund

How to Qualify for and Apply to the Local Food Fund

The Local Food Fund is offered through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food (OMAFRA) and is a three year initiative that launched in December 2013. $10 million per year has been set aside in grants for the program, with no maximum amount of funding per project. Local Food Fund Ontario Business Grants: Program Focus…

Workshop on Funding, SR&ED, & Export Resources for Canadian Food Businesses

Workshop on Funding, SR&ED, & Export Resources for Canadian Food Businesses

Join Mentor Works, Ryan LLC, and Export Development Canada (EDC) for an exclusive complimentary workshop for agriculture and agri-food businesses in Canada.   Mentor Works has supported dozens of agriculture and agri-food businesses that have received hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars in government funding.   Within this 1.5 hour workshop you will learn how…

Business Grants Ontario: Northern Ontario Internship Program FAQs

Business Grants Ontario: Northern Ontario Internship Program FAQs

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) has recently launched a new funding program to support hiring recent graduates in Northern Ontario. This hiring grant program is called the Northern Ontario Internship program and offers companies up to $31,500 in funding to support the hiring of a recent graduate. What type of funding is available…

Ontario Business Grants: Local Food Fund Overview

Ontario Business Grants: Local Food Fund Overview

The up to $10 million per year Local Food Fund is a program offered through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food that funds up to 50% of eligible project expenses.  The business grants Ontario funding can also be stacked with other funding to fund up to 75%, while some exceptions (for hardship) may permit recipients…

The Mentor Works Advantage: Cash Flow Planning & Accelerating Company Growth

The Mentor Works Advantage: Cash Flow Planning & Accelerating Company Growth

At Mentor Works Ltd., we are dedicated to being experts in all Canadian government grants, loans, and other funding resources. Our passionate team of funding experts helps support businesses across the nation. Mentor Works Ltd. provides end-to-end solutions to businesses that are interested in benefiting from Canadian government grants and loans, providing guidance along each…

NOHFC Opportunity Assessment Projects FAQs: Northern Ontario Business Grants

NOHFC Opportunity Assessment Projects FAQs: Northern Ontario Business Grants

For companies that are looking to undertake the investigation of a new technology, The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) has announced a new government funding program that supports companies when they investigate and evaluate new technology. This Northern Ontario government funding program is called Opportunity Assessment Projects. Is my company eligible for Opportunity Assessment Projects…

Gala Bakery Improves Consumer Confidence While Growing their Business

Gala Bakery Improves Consumer Confidence While Growing their Business

Gala Bakery of Hamilton, Ontario has recently taken on a comprehensive traceability project to improve the efficiency of their operations while increasing market access and protecting their brand. The Traceability Foundations Initiative (TFI) is a federal-provincial cost-shared initiative under the Agricultural Flexibility Fund. It was developed to support industry-led information traceability systems. Small Business Grants…

How to Qualify for Ontario business grants through the Youth Accelerator Fund

How to Qualify for Ontario business grants through the Youth Accelerator Fund

The Ontario government recognizes that for youth under 30, starting a new business can be difficult. To help innovative technology arrive in the marketplace more quickly, the Ontario government has launched a new funding program called the Youth Accelerator Fund. This Ontario government grants program is targeted at helping youth under 30 take their innovation…

How to Qualify for NOHFC Ontario Small Business Grants for New Investment Projects

How to Qualify for NOHFC Ontario Small Business Grants for New Investment Projects

One of the priorities of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is the development of a strong economy in Northern Ontario. Part of the plan to encourage this, includes supporting the development of new business investments in the region. To assist in attracting outside investment, the NOHFC has developed Ontario business grants for New…