Ontario Drive and Gear to Receive $1.5 Million in Funding From Province

A New Hamburg automotive parts manufacturer, Ontario Drive and Gear, is to receive $1.5 million in non-repayable funding from the Ontario government through the South Western Ontario Development Fund.  The money will be used to purchase new equipment, in turn adding 35 jobs to Ontario Drive & Gear’s current headcount of 117.

Linking Government Grants to SR&ED: Digital Media Sector

Over the last twenty years, indirect funding has become the most common source of funding for eligible research and development (R&D) work. The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive program has been used as one of the main indirect funding sources by countless companies performing R&D. Although SR&ED continues to help companies remain […]

Upcoming Digital Media Events in Ontario

Digital media professionals do more than create software and content that entertain the masses. They also play a big part in helping medical professionals work together to improve patient care and save lives. On October 14, Interactive Ontario is hosting Interact: Hacking Healthcare in Toronto. This two-hour event from 6-8 p.m. is for digital media […]

SR&ED Projects From Star Trek

If the inventors of the technological innovations depicted in the Star Trek franchise conducted their research and development (R&D) in Canada and had been Canadian-Controlled Private Corporations, they could have been eligible for funding using the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program. In SR&ED, there are several industries and sub-sectors that are eligible for […]

Techtoberfest – Investment and Funding Opportunities for Startups

Communitech will be hosting its Techtoberfest 2015 event from October 13 – 14. This two-day conference is geared towards CEOs and founders of startups that are looking to learn more about investment opportunities. In addition to the multitude of presentations offered, this event is a great networking opportunity that will allow startups to connect with […]

Successful Abbotsford Seminar on Government Funding

On Thursday September 30th, NorthBridge partnered with the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Concierge Service to deliver a breakfast seminar on numerous government funding opportunities. Company representatives from various industry sectors were able to learn about the most recent advancements in direct and indirect government funding programs, as well as gain a […]

Celebrate Modern Manufacturing on Manufacturing Day – October 2, 2015

October 2 marks this year’s Manufacturing Day, a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. A collaboration between the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International (FMA), the National Association of Manufacturers, and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), Manufacturing Day has been celebrated since 2012 and last year was made an officially […]

Top 10 Innovations in September

September 26, 2013 – Scientists at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago developed the first mind-operated prosthetic leg, where movement is initiated through communication between the thought signals of the wearer, reinnervated muscles, and sensors in the prosthetic limb. September 18, 2012 – Rethink Robotics revealed its invention of Baxter, the first humanoid robot with the capacity […]

Upcoming Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show

The Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) will open its doors from September 28 – October 1 at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. As Canada’s largest manufacturing trade show, CMTS boasts more than 3,000,000 lb of manufacturing equipment and over 700 suppliers of business solutions and technologies demonstrating live, working equipment. CMTS provides a unique […]

Learn From The Experts: Government Funding Seminar in Abbotsford, BC

Don’t miss an opportunity to learn from the experts about how different government funding programs can help you realize and accelerate your corporate goals. Register today to attend a free breakfast seminar on government funding and learn about funding opportunities to support growth, investment in innovation, and workforce development. Time: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 7:30 am […]

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