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.

March 2021 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 provide a summary of the most important news in government funding. Get in… Read more »

February 2021 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 provide a summary of the most important news in government funding. Get… Read more »

January 2021 Government Funding Roundup

For: Canadian companies involved in large-scale, transformative, and collaborative projects concerning decarbonization Strategic Innovation Fund – Net Zero Accelerator On December 17, 2020, the Government of Canada announced a new initiative to support rapid decarbonization in Canada via a $3B… Read more »

Alberta’s Proposed Innovation Employment Grant

The province of Alberta has proposed to make its province more attractive for small- and medium-sized technology businesses through the launch of its new Innovation Employment Grant (IEG). The program is currently under development and is expected to launch January… Read more »

Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)

The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) was recently announced to replace the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program in providing direct financial assistance for eligible fixed property expenses to businesses that are economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Available… Read more »

IRAP IAP Funding Extended

On November 6, 2020, the Government of Canada announced over $155M to extend NRC IRAP Innovation Assistance Program (IAP) funding for existing recipients who qualified and received IAP funding from April 1 to June 23, 2020. In April 2020, Prime Minister… Read more »

Congratulations Momentum Pitch Competition Finalists!

A warm congratulations to the ten innovative Canadian companies selected as finalists for the Momentum Technology Startup Pitch Competition, targeting the advanced manufacturing, energy, and mining sectors. Please wish them luck as they pitch in the virtual event this Friday,… Read more »