The television and film industry is a significant part of the Canadian economy, contributing over $12 billion annually to the national GDP, and employing over 244,000 people. However, the industry has faced uncertainty in the past several years due to… 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.
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 »
Webinar Recap: Do you know where your SR&ED is at?
Yesterday, NorthBridge held a webinar for existing clients and contacts to provide key information on the status of SR&ED, review best documentation practices, and discuss funding stacking policies. As a recap, we discussed: The status of the SR&ED review proposed… Read more »
January 2024 Government Funding Updates
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 »
December 2023 Government Funding Updates
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 »
Highlights of the 2023 Fall Economic Statement
Despite a robust recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the combination of higher interest rates and subdued global activity has led to a deceleration in Canada’s economic growth, dropping from 3.8% in 2022 to 2.6% in the first quarter of 2023.… Read more »
Creating a Government Funding Strategy
Companies in Canada have the opportunity to apply to numerous government funding options, with $5.2 billion spent on R&D in 2021, including grants and loans, but many businesses struggle to gain access to this funding due to long, complex application… Read more »
November 2023 Government Funding Updates
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 »
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 »