At NorthBridge, we keep up to date on all the most recent government funding updates, intake announcements and upcoming grant deadlines in Canada so you don’t have to. Each month, we will be providing a summary of the most important… Read more »
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NorthSpring Capital Portfolio Company Secures $1.4M Boost for Innovations in Postoperative Monitoring Technology
FluidAI Medical, a Canadian MedTech startup with a focus in early detection of postoperative leaks, has received significant financial support from the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) stream of the Regional Development Program. FluidAI’s proprietary Stream Platform continuously analyzes… Read more »
Highlights of Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement
Although Ontario’s economy has grown throughout 2023, GDP growth is expected to slow over the next several years, with higher interest rates and global economic uncertainty playing a role in the economic outlook. Predicting a significant deficit in the coming… Read more »
August 2023 Government Funding Roundup
At NorthBridge, we keep up to date on all the most recent government funding updates, intake announcements and upcoming deadlines so you don’t have to. Each month, we will be providing a summary of the most important news in government… Read more »
Upcoming Webinar (April 13)- Navigating Government Funding Programs
There are many Canadian government funding programs available for small-to-medium enterprises. However, many companies fail to account for the overhead and compliance costs that are involved with these programs. There is a common misconception that your job is complete once… Read more »
ElevateIP Announces Recipients to Deliver IP Supports and Resources
The ElevateIP program was launched as one of several programs under the National IP Strategy, designed to help businesses manage and leverage their intellectual property. Overseen by Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED), the program assists business accelerators and incubators… Read more »
How to Join the Industry 4.0 Revolution in Canada While Minimizing Costly Overhaul
The first industrial revolution quite literally picked up steam in the mid-18th century, as adoption of the newly invented steam engine in combination with coal power and the mechanization of manufacturing lines fueled massive economy growth. A century later, the… Read more »
A Closer Look at the Agriculture and Agri-food Sector
Canada is poised to become a global leader in agricultural innovations, with goals of doubling agriculture exports of safe, sustainable, high-quality agri-food products while ensuring minimal environmental impacts. These goals are fueled by rapid population growth (9-10 billion people by… Read more »
Momentum Technology Pitch Competition: Judge Spotlight
The Momentum Technology pitch competition was launched in 2020 by a group of angel investors, venture capitalists, and advisors to help connect investors and government with early-stage Canadian technology start-ups in emerging technology sectors. The second pitch competition will be… Read more »