Ontario Export Market Access Program Re-Opened
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has released an update to the Export Market Access (EMA) program informing applicants that they will be accepting applications for projects/activities that are completed before April 30, 2017. Do you have a global mindset but think your company is too small to be an exporter? Well, think again. Recognizing that some […]
EMC Strategic Interest Group Networking Event
OWEN SOUND & AREA BRUCE | GREY | HURON Event Details: Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 Location: Hobart Food Equipment Grp; 2875 East Bay Shore Rd, Owen Sound (MAP) To register for this event please contact Jeff Mitobe Agenda Items: Welcome, Introductions & EMC Update Discussion as per SIGs below Plant Tour Roundtable Networking Financing […]
December 1 Toronto Seminar Reminder: Leveraging Your SR&ED to Reduce Patent Application Costs
In today’s competitive and data-driven business environment, the importance of protecting your intellectual property is higher than ever. Exploiting synergies between SR&ED/IRAP and patent applications can save time and resources. Many people don’t realize that significant parallels exist between what is required for a SR&ED/IRAP filing and for a patent filing. Join experts from Northbridge Consultants, […]
November 2 Toronto Seminar: The Government Can Be a Source of Non-Dilutive Financing for Your Startup
Don’t miss an opportunity to learn about how SR&ED tax credits, non-repayable grants and interest-free loans can give your early-stage company the edge it needs to finance growth. If you need to extend your runway, consider doing so in a non-dilutive manner by taking advantage of government funding. Join us for a free seminar on […]
New $25M SMART Green Funding Program for Ontario SMEs
Ontario Manufacturers & Exporters can receive a non-repayable grant of up to $200,000 for projects that will reduce Greenhouse gas emissions through the new Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) Green Smart program, scheduled to open November 2016. The $25M CME Green SMART program is part of Ontario’s new $325-million Green Investment Fund. If your company […]
November 2 Seminar: The Government Can Be a Source of Non-Dilutive Financing for Your Startup
Financing a startup company for innovation or growth has always been a challenge for many in Canada. However, what we lack in VCs is made up for by our plethora of government funding sources. Both the federal and provincial governments provide financial support through over $20 billion in various funding programs each year. If you […]
NorthBridge Summer 2016 Newsletter
Lean Six Sigma Innovation Editor’s Welcome — Lean Innovation: The Art of Making Less Into More Continuous improvement in business is about more than just a set of operational principles to increase efficiency. It is a mindset, and a coprorate culture that is always geared towards finding better, more innovative solutions… Read more. JIT, TPS, […]
December 1 Seminar: Leveraging Your SR&ED Application to Reduce Patent Application Costs
Exploiting synergies between SR&ED/IRAP and patent applications can save time and resources. Many people don’t realize that significant parallels exist between what is required for a SRED/IRAP filing and for a patent filing. Join experts from Northbridge Consultants, a professional engineering firm and subject matter expert on government funding, and PCK, a leading boutique intellectual […]
Program Closing: CME SMART Advanced Technology for Global Growth
The 3rd application intake for CME SMART Advanced Technology for Global Growth program will be closing on July 31, 2016 at 11:59pm, as funds have been almost fully committed. Applications received by this date will be evaluated and the most valuable projects may receive funding; however, applications submitted after this date will be declined and retained for future evaluation should additional funding become available. […]
Resolving claimants’ SR&ED concerns: Changes to CRA Guidelines
On May 30, 2016, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) made the following changes to the guidelines for resolving claimants’ SR&ED concerns in order to make the administrative review process faster and more consistent: Form RC532: Request for Administrative Review has been introduced to ensure that claimants provide the necessary information to the CRA to evaluate […]