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.

Multivans Recognized for Manufacturing Success

Here at NorthBridge, we love a good success story. Yesterday, FedDev Minister Gary Goodyear and Member of Parliament David Tilson visited Bolton, Ontario to recognize the success of a long-standing Canadian Manufacturer. Multivans Inc. has manufactured FRP, aluminium, and refrigerated… Read more »

Northbridge in the Media

Check out our special report on changes to the SR&ED program in 2014 (published in Canadian Manufacturing) here.

Northern Ontario Development Program Funds Innovation

Small to medium sized companies located in Northern Ontario that are looking to invest in innovative projects that will lead to commercialization should consider the Innovation stream of the Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP). This repayable fund focuses on increasing innovation,… Read more »

The Importance of The Hypothesis in SR&ED Documentation

If you’ve submitted a SR&ED claim before, you’re likely quite familiar with the following questions: “Was there technological uncertainty?”  “Did the process result in a scientific or technological advancement?” These criteria have been part and parcel of the SR&ED documentation… Read more »

Funding Announcement: ICTC Career Connect

The Information and Communication Technology Council (ICTC) has just announced that they are currently accepting applications for their 2014-2015 Career Connect initiative. The ICTC Career Connect program connects employers with post-secondary graduates in an information and communications technology (ICT) field.… Read more »

Employee Spotlight: Sandra Stepan

Sandra Stepan has recently joined the NorthBridge team as a Client Manager. She is bright and cheerful and such a wonderful addition to the Sales and Marketing team. Her role is to set up and attend client meetings, research government… Read more »

Northbridge Exhibits at MEET Trade Show in Moncton

If you were at the Mechancial Electrical Electronic Technology (MEET) Trade Show in Moncton last week, you probably saw Northbridge team members Pierre, Vy, and Justin at our booth! Here are some highlights from the show: