The second round of consultations for the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program is now open. With $600 million in funding recently promised in the federal budget to enhance the SR&ED program from 2025-2029, these consultations will… Read more »
NorthBridge Consultants’ Canadian Business Blog is dedicated to bringing businesses news and information to help companies identify and access the most appropriate government funding programs.
We offer opinions and insider information that can provide a pulse on government initiatives, the health of the Canadian economy, and firsthand thoughts from Canadian business owners.
Navigating Canada’s Budget 2024: Insights on Funding, Tax Credits, and Innovation
Yesterday, the Government of Canada released Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation, which proposed investments in clean technology, AI, modernization of SR&ED, intellectual property, and workforce development. NorthBridge has compiled a summary of key points outlined as part of the… Read more »
April 2024 Government Funding Updates
At NorthBridge, we keep up to date on all the most recent government funding updates, intake announcements and upcoming grant deadlines in Canada so you don’t have to. Each month, we will be providing a summary of the most important… Read more »
Funding Agricultural and Agri-food Innovation and Technology
As the agriculture and agri-food sector continues to grow, technology has become increasingly important to harvesting, processing, and manufacturing agriculture and agri-food products. Challenges ranging from climate change to supply chain shortages have presented a need for improved process and… Read more »
March 2024 Government Funding Updates
At NorthBridge, we keep up to date on all the most recent government funding updates, intake announcements and upcoming grant deadlines in Canada so you don’t have to. Each month, we will be providing a summary of the most important… Read more »
Webinar Recap: SR&ED Tax Credit Essentials—A Beginner’s Crash Course
Last week, NorthBridge held a webinar to cover key topics and important insights on the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) program. SR&ED, administered by the CRA, offers investment tax credits (ITCs) to support innovation, R&D, and capacity building in… Read more »
How International Companies Looking to do Film/TV and Digital Media in Canada can Reap the Benefits
As a major part of the global film, television, and digital media industries, Canada’s low production costs, experienced talent, and robust tax incentive programs provide many opportunities for international media and content companies to operate through establishments in Canada. Several… Read more »
Government Funding Basics: Part 3—Accessing funding for established companies
Government funding offers numerous opportunities for businesses to receive compensation for different purposes, including salaries, capital equipment, research and training, innovation and development, and commercialization. Following the previous installments, which introduced government funding basics and how to access funding as… Read more »
Government Funding Basics: Part 2—Accessing funding for startups
Government funding offers numerous opportunities for businesses to receive compensation for different purposes, including salaries, capital equipment, research and training, innovation and development, and commercialization. Part one of the Government Funding Basics series focused on types of funding available and… Read more »