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.

Linking SR&ED to OIDMTC Tax Credits

The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit provides support for digital media companies that are investing in innovative technologies and experimental development projects. Eligible companies can receive support for labour, materials, overhead, and subcontract costs related to scientific… Read more »

Western Innovation Initiative

As the innovation limits are continually being pushed, the Canadian government continues to support the Western Innovation Initiative (WINN).  WINN provides interest-free repayable contributions (covers up to 50% of capital equipment and other direct expenditures) for SMEs located in Western… Read more »

Employee Spotlight: Nhuan Vuong

Nhuan Vuong joined NorthBridge in October and has already made major contributions to our team. As a technical writer, his job includes writing project narratives for SR&ED applications as well as applications for government grants, loans, and other tax credits.… Read more »

Winter 2015 Newsletter- Government Funding Year in Review

Northbridge Consultant’s Winter 2015 newsletter is out! Topics covered include: The 2014 Government Funding Year in Review CME SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth SR&ED Opportunities in the Plastics Industry Relish Interactive: We’re the New Ketchup Early Stage Exporters Funding… Read more »

Linking SR&ED to Government Grants: IRAP

The Provincial and Federal government work together to deliver funding programs to encourage companies to invest in innovation.  The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program funds R&D work conducted in Canada in the form of a tax credit. On… Read more »