Alexandra (Alex) Barlow of Mentor Works will join the Institute of Food Processing Technology (IFPT) and Export Development Canada (EDC) at Conestoga College in Cambridge, ON for an exclusive complimentary government funding for agriculture and agri-food processors workshop. Mentor Works & IFPT Funding for Food Processors Workshop: Event Details Owners and leaders of established small to…
One of the most common questions we hear from business owners is, “How can I work with you?” In case you have yet to join us for a free government funding workshop or webinar, this article will aim to answer that question. Mentor Works helps you to realize the potential of government incentives, select the…
MaRS Embark Funding is a wage subsidy offered through MaRS and your local Regional Innovation Centre (RIC). Embark offers up to $20,000 in funding to hire a young professional (between the ages of 22-29) for a business role who will work with the venture to help reach specific goals or milestones. The business is required…
Biotechnology is nearly a $90 billion industry in Canada, and growing. Canadian companies are stepping into the forefront of biotechnology through their development of life-saving vaccines and innovative medicines, while also reinvigorating traditional industries. As the world continues to depend on innovative solutions, Canada is playing an active role in developing more efficient and effective…
Editor’s Note: Since this article’s posting, TECTERRA funding programs have been re-launched to provide enhanced support. For details of these new funding streams, visit Mentor Works’ TECTERRA program page. TECTERRA is a not-for-profit organization that helps small and medium-sized geomatics companies in Alberta and across Canada. TECTERRA offers a wide ranges of funding opportunities including…
As a part of the $295 million Youth Job Strategy, the Ontario government has teamed up with the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities (MTCU) in order to deliver the Youth Employment Fund. The program aims to help youth between 15 and 29 years of age attain employment, with an emphasis on people living in…
Editor’s Note: Since this article’s posting, TECTERRA funding programs have been re-launched to provide enhanced support. For details of these new funding streams, visit Mentor Works’ TECTERRA program page. TECTERRA is dedicated to helping Canadian firms attract, retain and develop highly qualified personnel to support the continued success of geomatics technology in Canada. In Alberta,…
The WaterTAP Embedded Marketing Executive Program is offering two Ontario-based businesses in the water industry the opportunity to benefit from a seasoned marketing executive with a background in the water industry for a period of six months. Successful applicants will benefit from expertise in marketing and communication strategy, technology/service commercialization and improved business development practices….
Unemployment, especially among youth, remains an area of great concern for the federal government. The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada’s pledge to get Canadian youth working by helping them overcome barriers to gaining employment and transition from post-secondary education into the labour market. Since 2006, the Youth Employment Strategy (YES) has helped…
Mitacs is a national not-for-profit organization that supports collaborative research and development efforts between industry and academic partnerships. The Accelerate program is a 4-6 month internship program that provides an opportunity for businesses to access the skills and talent of a graduate student to work on solving a business problem. Mitacs Accelerate R&D funding is…