StatCan recently released a report indicating the direction research and development (R&D) spending by businesses in the industrial sector has been going over the past several years. With anticipated spending of $15.5 billion in industrial R&D in 2012 (an increase… 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.
Lambton Conveyor Receives $1.5 Million Grant in Chantham-Kent County
On October 19th, the provincial government announced the opening of the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (“SWODF”), which is designed to provide financial assistance and incentives to innovate and grow Ontario’s economy and create local jobs. The fund is region specific,… Read more »
SMART Prosperity Now Initiative Assists Canadian Manufacturers
FedDev Ontario and the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters’ (CME) SMART Prosperity Now initiative provides a crucial source of funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to improve the productivity of their manufacturing facility and expand their reach into global markets.… Read more »
Spin Master Innovation Fund Assists Young Entrepreneurs
Toronto-based Spin Master, a children’s entertainment giant, partnered with the Business Development Bank of Canada and the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) to launch the Spin Master Innovation Fund. This fund provides up to 10 Canadian entrepreneurs, between the ages… Read more »
Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC) FAQ
The OIDMTC is one of the biggest tax credit incentives in Canada – here are some frequently asked questions about the program. What is Interactive Digital Media? For the purposes of the OIDMTC, an Interactive Digital Media product has the… Read more »
NorthBridge’s Autumn 2012 Newsletter – Government Funding Opportunities
NorthBridge Consultants has released its Autumn 2012 Newsletter. Topics covered include: Editor’s Welcome – Government Funding: Stay Ahead of the Curve Government Funding Programs Maximizing Government Funding For Growth Bill C-45: What You Need to Know
Bank of Canada Expected to Announce No Change to Interest Rates
The Bank of Canada (BoC) is expected to announce no change to the current ultra-low interest rates. The BoC may be under pressure to increase interest rates due the the sky-rocketing Canadian housing market, and the increasing debt load of… Read more »
NorthBridge Pleased to Accept Nomination for Ninjamatics’ 2012 Canadian Weblog Awards
NorthBridge Consultants is pleased to accept the nomination for Ninjamatics’ 2012 Canadian Weblog Awards in the “Business & Career and Science, Technology & the Internet” category. The Ninjamatics’ 2012 Canadian Weblog Awards are a juried competition — no voting! — with nominations that are open in… Read more »
NorthBridge Launches New Website
NorthBridge is pleased to announce the launch of our new website, to reflect our expertise beyond SR&ED in helping companies navigate the government funding system. Our goal is to be your in-house government funding resource across four main business objectives:… Read more »