Mentor Works recently revised our list of the Top 5 Small business grants and loans programs for manufacturers in light of program changes. Among the countless small business grants and loans programs offered both provincially and on a federal level, small and medium-sized businesses in the manufacturing space qualify for a greater proportion than nearly…
In a previous post, Canadian Government Funding: New Program for Aerospace Technology, Mentor Works covered the Federal government’s announcement of close to $1 billion over five years through including an initial investment of $110 million followed by $55 million annually beginning in 2014 into the Strategic Aerospace and Defense Initiative (SADI) which will help fund…
Graduate Enterprise Internship (GEI), through its partnership with Ryerson University is offering small business grants to companies that hire recent STEM grads. Companies looking to hire a recent graduate from Ryerson University School of Nutrition’s, Nutrition and Food Program can receive up to $15,000 in Ontario grants for small business. Ontario Government Grants for Small…
NSERC Engage is a Canadian small business grants program funded through The National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). The small business government grants serve to support 6 month research and development relationships between industry partners and university graduate students. Expenses Eligible for NSERC Engage Small Business Grants Expenses that are eligible for government funding…
The National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) is a key organization for promoting learning and innovation between students and universities with industry helping support Canada’s growth in innovation development. Significant technological advancements have arisen from the post-secondary collaboration with industry, and so NSERC has created several initiatives to help support their collaboration through a…
The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) have announced that theCME SMART Prosperity Now Program will continue to accept applicants as the program still has capacity to fund a limited number of additional projects. The Ontario government funding program is expected to remain open until May 31, 2013; this date is dependent on the number of…
In recognition of the importance of a highly skilled and adaptable workforce the Ontario government has established a Youth Jobs Strategy supported by Ontario government small business grants and loans. The comprehensive plan hopes to line up more young people from Ontario with employers who are looking for the in-demand skills that will help their…
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) has recently established a funding program called The Infrastructure and Community Development Program (ICDP) for Northern Ontario communities and businesses. NOHFC Ontario Small Business Grants and Loans Details With the help of Government grants Ontario and small business loans Ontario ICDP provides support for projects that have the…
The Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program is an Ontario small business funding grants program offered through The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). NOHFC Government Grants for Small Business Details NOHFC offers small business grants of up to $125,000 or a maximum of 50% of start-up costs to entrepreneurs interested in starting a new, for-profit business…
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is taking applications for their government funding for research and development program: Emerging Technology Program (ETP). Key focuses and stipulations of this grant funding program include: Job creation in Northern Ontario Economic development potential in Northern Ontario Not negatively impact existing businesses in Northern Ontario Small Business Grants…