The Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit program, administered by the Canada Revenue Agency, allows companies that engage in processes that result in new or improved product development to secure government funding to support their innovative work. The… 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.
NorthBridge Success Story: Ontario Manufacturer Leverages SR&ED Program to Compete in Automotive Industry
The automotive industry is constantly changing and seeking new innovations in product development in order to satisfy the ever-growing demands of consumers. One of our manufacturing clients in Ontario continuously develops highly innovative products to remain competitive in this industry;… Read more »
Top 10 Innovations in July
July 22, 2014 – Stanford researchers invented a process to dissipate heat in solar cells, which are prone to overheating. Researcher Shanhui Fan concluded applying silica glass onto solar cells in a particular pattern facilitates cooling without using an additional… Read more »
Employee Spotlight: Welcome back Vy and Ela!
NorthBridge is happy to welcome back Vy Boulay and Ela Malkovsky, who have been on maternity leave for the last year. Vy is a SR&ED Team Specialist and she is situated in New Brunswick. She works closely with our clients… Read more »
Happy Canada Day from NorthBridge Consultants!
July 1, 1867, was a momentous day in Canadian history; it was the day the Dominion of Canada was born. With the official approval of the British North American Act and establishment of the Confederation, the nation was in its… Read more »
BC Manufacturer Receives SR&ED Tax Credits to Advance Product Development
In 2014, NorthBridge consulted with a manufacturer in British Columbia, in order to determine which new products and processes were eligible for financial reimbursement through the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit program. This manufacturer consistently invested in… Read more »
Funding to Improve Employee Skills in British Columbia
In British Columbia, the cost-sharing Canada-BC Job Grant is a program that provides funding to employers to invest in the training of new employees and to update the skills of current employees. Through this grant, an employer may receive reimbursement for up… Read more »
Employee Spotlight: Denis Dinella
Denis Dinella has recently joined the NorthBridge team as a Lead Generation Specialist. He is enthusiastic and excited to be a part of the Sales and Marketing team. His role includes researching new companies, setting up meetings with potential clients,… Read more »
Success of EMC’s Food, Beverage, and Bio Sector Event in Mississauga
NorthBridge Consultants presented at Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium’s Food, Beverage, and Bio Sector event at Mississauga Civic Centre on Tuesday, June the 16th. The event was well attended by Agri-Food manufacturers and all the attendees left with new knowledge to… Read more »