Strategic Interest Group Events in Northern Ontario
Please join us for the upcoming Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) Strategic Interest Group (SIG) networking events in Sudbury (March 1st, 2017) and North Bay (March 2nd, 2017). Attending these SIG event is a great opportunity to interact, share and discuss your best practices with your peers from other companies and learn more about: Currency exchange uncertainties […]
Smart Financing for Startups- Seminar & Networking Event in Toronto
Enjoy a night of networking and learning in Toronto’s Cultural Incubator! Please join us for a networking event and an informative seminar to learn from industry experts about key topics on financing for start-ups . At this event you will be hearing from several experts on key topics including: Accounting for Start-ups How your Financials speak […]
December 1 Toronto Seminar Reminder: Leveraging Your SR&ED to Reduce Patent Application Costs
In today’s competitive and data-driven business environment, the importance of protecting your intellectual property is higher than ever. Exploiting synergies between SR&ED/IRAP and patent applications can save time and resources. Many people don’t realize that significant parallels exist between what is required for a SR&ED/IRAP filing and for a patent filing. Join experts from Northbridge Consultants, […]
November 2 Toronto Seminar: The Government Can Be a Source of Non-Dilutive Financing for Your Startup
Don’t miss an opportunity to learn about how SR&ED tax credits, non-repayable grants and interest-free loans can give your early-stage company the edge it needs to finance growth. If you need to extend your runway, consider doing so in a non-dilutive manner by taking advantage of government funding. Join us for a free seminar on […]
Changes to the Export Market Access Program
Last week, the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) enacted a series of changes to the Export Market Access (EMA) program, which provides funding for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ontario looking to develop export sales in foreign markets. Companies that have taken advantage of this program in the past […]
EMA Supports the Development of Export Sales in Foreign Markets
Small to medium-sized enterprises in Ontario that are looking to develop export sales in foreign markets should take advantage of the Export Market Access (EMA) cost-sharing grant, a $5 million initiative jointly sponsored by the Ontario government and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. EMA will cover up to 50% of eligible costs in four specified […]
Start-Up Companies and Government Funding
Start-up companies are a popular topic of conversation these days, especially in Southwestern Ontario. There are many resources for these new companies including government funding and tax credit programs. It is critical that these companies are made aware of programs and services that can help them reach their business objectives. The Scientific Research & Experimental […]
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, productivity, and competitiveness in Northern Ontario. The key sectors are biotechnology, mining and forestry, agri-food, […]
New AMF Funding to Support Manufacturers
The Advanced Manufacturing Fund (AMF) is a $200 million program that is run through FedDev. The program aims to subsidize manufacturers in southern Ontario by investing between $10-20 million for eligible expenditures in the form of a repayable grant. AMF promotes continued long-term growth, productivity, and competitiveness of Ontario’s manufacturing sector by investing in innovative technologies […]
EODF Supports Expansion and Development Projects in Eastern Ontario
Eastern Ontario companies that are looking to undertake an expansion and development project should consider applying for the Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF). EODF will provide non-repayable funding of up to 15% of eligible project costs to a maximum of $1.5 million. This fund supports new investment in local regions, the creation of new jobs, […]