On March 6, 2015, it was announced that London-based Fanshawe College in southern Ontario will be receiving an $8.1 million federal contribution to build a 20,000 square foot facility to validate and test industrial, internationally developed products for market. The… Read more »
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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.
AgriInnovation Program – Commercialization and Adoption Stream
The AgriInnovation Program (AIP) is a five-year program administered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The purpose of this program is to develop research and development projects to increase economic growth in Canada’s agri-food sector. The AIP is divided into two… Read more »
Ontario Food Processor Qualifies for Facility Expansion Funding
NorthBridge engaged an Ontario food processor that was looking to invest in a multi-million dollar facility expansion. The project included the construction of new warehouse space, the purchase of new equipment, and the hiring of new employees. The purpose of… Read more »
AgriInnovation: Research and Development Stream
The AgriInnovation Program (AIP) was introduced by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in 2013 as part of the five-year Growing Forward 2 Initiative. The program received $468 million to support companies in the agriculture industry that are participating in research and… Read more »
Student Start-ups: Success of Velocity
Velocity was created for the purpose of giving students at the University of Waterloo access to resources to turn their innovative ideas into successful start-up businesses. Through Velocity, students at the University of Waterloo are fostered as entrepreneurs through first-hand… Read more »
Employee Spotlight: Jamie Fernandez
Jamie Fernandez joined our Client Management team in October, and his combination of enthusiasm and professionalism has made him a welcome addition to the NorthBridge team. As a Client Manager, Jamie’s role is to set up and attend meetings with… Read more »
February: A Month to Reinvest in Friends and Family
Over the past long weekend, love was in the air, but did you ever wonder how much that affection costs us? Valentine’s Day offers up opportunity for extra romance and treats, but how much money do we reinvest in our… Read more »
NorthBridge Success Story: Ontario Software Developer Qualifies for SR&ED Tax Credit
NorthBridge engaged a software developer located in the Region of Waterloo that was developing new software and technology in the mobile application space. The company was looking to develop new innovative software and invest in cutting edge research. The company… Read more »
Communitech: A Leader in Global Technological Innovation
In 1997, Communitech was founded in the Waterloo Region by a group of entrepreneurs to establish a community with the aim of supporting technological innovation at all geographic levels: regionally, provincially, and nationally. By the beginning of 2015, this not-for-profit… Read more »