Federal Budget 2025: What Businesses Should Watch For
On November 4, Prime Minister Mark Carney will table his inaugural federal budget, setting the stage for a transformative era in Canada’s economic and fiscal landscape. With a projected deficit between $70 billion and $100 billion for 2025/26, as estimated by economists, the government is expected to pursue a dual strategy of strategic investment and […]
Canada’s Innovation Clusters
The Global Innovation Clusters (GIC) initiative is a federal program created by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). It was established to build globally competitive innovation ecosystems in Canada by funding and coordinating large-scale collaboration between businesses, researchers, and government. Through this initiative, Canada supports five industry-led clusters that focus on digital technologies, protein […]
Why Great Projects Miss Out on Funding: The Most Common Pitfalls We See
Government funding can be a powerful tool for driving innovation, growth, and capacity-building but navigating the landscape isn’t always straightforward. We often see organizations with strong ideas and high-impact projects miss out on funding for reasons that are completely avoidable. In our work supporting clients across industries, we’ve identified a few recurring pitfalls that stand […]
Navigating Startup Fundraising: How our Skool Community can Help you Fundraise Smarter
Did you know North Group has a growing online community to help startups fundraise smarter? Our Skool Community, Start-up Funding Connect, is a space designed specifically for founders who want to scale, learn from peers, and tap into expert support on all things funding. Challenges Faced by Startups Fundraising became significantly more challenging in early […]
Canada’s AI Momentum: Where We Stand in 2025
In its 2024 federal budget, the Government of Canada reaffirmed its commitment to artificial intelligence (AI), launching a series of new initiatives that build on the foundations of the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy. These measures are designed to strengthen Canada’s position as a global leader in responsible AI development. For companies operating in or adjacent to […]
Government Funding Basics: Part 1 – Funding types, eligibility, and access
In this first post of a three-part series, we’ll focus on types of funding opportunities that exist in Canada, how to qualify and apply, and where to find resources. Throughout the series, we will discuss how you can use funding programs to your advantage depending on the unique situation of your company. Government funding offers […]
February 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 news in government funding. Get in touch today to learn more about each program and […]
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 news in government funding. Get in touch today to learn more about each program and […]
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 funding. Get in touch today to learn more about each program and assess your eligibility. For: Canadian […]
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 processes and rapid application deadlines. However, with some advanced planning, a funding strategy can facilitate […]