Start-up Debt Financing Panel on November 29th (Kitchener)
NorthBridge and NorthSpring Capital Partners will be hosting a debt financing panel at Catalyst Commons (Kitchener) the evening of November the 29th, alongside BDC and Easly. The discussion panel will be hosted be Evan Clark of the Golden Triangle Angel Network (GTAN) and the ongoing discussion will focus on how start-ups can extend their run-way […]
Upcoming Webinar (April 13)- Navigating Government Funding Programs
There are many Canadian government funding programs available for small-to-medium enterprises. However, many companies fail to account for the overhead and compliance costs that are involved with these programs. There is a common misconception that your job is complete once you have applied for a government funding program, when in fact, the application is only […]
Highlights of the 2021 Federal Budget
The 2021 federal budget has proposed several measures that impact small- to medium-sized business in Canada. To follow is a summary of key announcements. Extension of Canada Emergency Wage and Canada Emergency Rent Subsidies Budget 2021 proposes to extend the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and the Lockdown Support until September […]
April 2021 Grant Round-Up
At NorthBridge, we keep up to date on all the most recent government funding updates, intake announcements and upcoming deadlines so you don’t have to. Each month, we provide a summary of the most important news in government funding. Get in touch today to learn more about each program and assess your eligibility. For: Alberta-based companies […]
March 2021 Government Funding Roundup
At NorthBridge, we keep up to date on all the most recent government funding updates, intake announcements and upcoming deadlines so you don’t have to. Each month, we provide a summary of the most important news in government funding. Get in touch today to learn more about each program and assess your eligibility. For: Quebec-based SMEs […]
February 2021 Government Funding Roundup
At NorthBridge, we keep up to date on all the most recent government funding updates, intake announcements and upcoming deadlines so you don’t have to. Each month, we provide a summary of the most important news in government funding. Get in touch today to learn more about each program and assess your eligibility. For: Collaborative […]
January 2021 Government Funding Roundup
For: Canadian companies involved in large-scale, transformative, and collaborative projects concerning decarbonization Strategic Innovation Fund – Net Zero Accelerator On December 17, 2020, the Government of Canada announced a new initiative to support rapid decarbonization in Canada via a $3B investment over five years in the Strategic Innovation Fund – Net Zero Accelerator. The program […]
Alberta’s Proposed Innovation Employment Grant
The province of Alberta has proposed to make its province more attractive for small- and medium-sized technology businesses through the launch of its new Innovation Employment Grant (IEG). The program is currently under development and is expected to launch January 1, 2021, as part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan. The IEG will offer reimbursement of 8% on […]
Momentum Technology Start-Up Pitch Competition
Are you a technology start-up in Canada targeting the advanced manufacturing, energy, and mining sectors? We are a group of start-up angel investors, venture capitalists, and start-up advisors who are interested in hearing your pitch! [Read more] Target companies You should apply if: You are a Canadian incorporated start-up with a minimum-viable product You have […]
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and Its Impact on SR&ED Claims
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has officially announced that the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and the 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers will be considered government assistance. Thus, assistance received under either wage subsidy will reduce the amount of expenses eligible for Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) investment tax credits and film and […]