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 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 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 »
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 »
OIDMTC Supports Development of Digital Media in Ontario
The Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC) is a refundable tax credit that supports the development of interactive digital media in Ontario. Eligible projects must be interactive digital media that includes content designed to educate, inform, or entertain that… 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 »