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.

Join North Group at our upcoming event in Toronto

Are you a tech startup founder seeking to raise capital? In today’s dynamic investment landscape, understanding what investors are looking for is crucial to securing funding. North Group invites you to an exclusive panel discussion, “Navigating Investment Strategies for Tech… Read more »

9 Cleantech Startups Working on Sustainable Solutions

Startups are founded with the intention of bringing innovative ideas to market, often operating with limited funding on a small scale, requiring significant work on R&D while simultaneously aiming to secure investments. While the majority of startups ultimately fail, successful… Read more »

Film, Television, and Digital Media Updates for 2025

Canada’s film sector supports over 180,000 full-time equivalent positions, contributing $20.3 billion to the economy annually. The digital media sector, which includes content such as video games, virtual reality, educational programming, and more, is also a significant contributor to the… Read more »

January 2025 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 »

2024 in Review

2024 marked a number of changes, with ongoing SR&ED consultations resulting in significant changes to the program, while proposals for federal funding focused on innovation and AI, in addition to investments in workforce development, training, and small business support. Notably,… Read more »

December 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 »