DC Foods to Receive SWODF Funding for Plant Expansion
Yesterday, MPP Daiene Vernile announced that the Ontario government will contribute $800 thousand in support to DC Foods for their expansion project. DC Foods currently employs 151 employees in Waterloo, and will undergo a $8 million investment to expand the plant and to add new equipment this year. The project will help DC Foods expand its […]
BCIDMTC and SR&ED Tax Credits
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit offers assistance to digital media companies who are engaging in experimental development and, through this work, overcoming technological obstacles. By contrast, the Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (IDMTC) provides funding for the production and development of interactive digital media which will be released on the public […]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from NorthBridge Consultants!
With spring just around the corner, many people across Canada will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day today. Born in Roman Britain, St. Patrick was kidnapped at sixteen by Irish raiders and spent six years in captivity in Ireland. Following his release, St. Patrick converted to Christianity and returned to the Emerald Isle as a missionary. […]
FedDev Announces Creation of Canadian Centre for Product Validation
On March 6, 2015, it was announced that London-based Fanshawe College in southern Ontario will be receiving an $8.1 million federal contribution to build a 20,000 square foot facility to validate and test industrial, internationally developed products for market. The Canadian Centre for Production Validation (CCPV) will be the first facility in Canada to offer […]
AgriInnovation Program – Commercialization and Adoption Stream
The AgriInnovation Program (AIP) is a five-year program administered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The purpose of this program is to develop research and development projects to increase economic growth in Canada’s agri-food sector. The AIP is divided into two streams: Industry-Led Research and Development and Enabling Commercialization and Adoption. The Enabling Commercialization and Adoption […]
Ontario Food Processor Qualifies for Facility Expansion Funding
NorthBridge engaged an Ontario food processor that was looking to invest in a multi-million dollar facility expansion. The project included the construction of new warehouse space, the purchase of new equipment, and the hiring of new employees. The purpose of the expansion project was to increase capacity in order to meet the growing demand of […]
AgriInnovation: Research and Development Stream
The AgriInnovation Program (AIP) was introduced by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in 2013 as part of the five-year Growing Forward 2 Initiative. The program received $468 million to support companies in the agriculture industry that are participating in research and development activities. The AIP is divided into two application streams: industry-led Research and Development, and […]
Student Start-ups: Success of Velocity
Velocity was created for the purpose of giving students at the University of Waterloo access to resources to turn their innovative ideas into successful start-up businesses. Through Velocity, students at the University of Waterloo are fostered as entrepreneurs through first-hand experience and interaction with successful industry professionals, and are supported with the tools to learn, […]
Employee Spotlight: Jamie Fernandez
Jamie Fernandez joined our Client Management team in October, and his combination of enthusiasm and professionalism has made him a welcome addition to the NorthBridge team. As a Client Manager, Jamie’s role is to set up and attend meetings with clients to identify the government funding options that best suit the needs of their businesses. […]
February: A Month to Reinvest in Friends and Family
Over the past long weekend, love was in the air, but did you ever wonder how much that affection costs us? Valentine’s Day offers up opportunity for extra romance and treats, but how much money do we reinvest in our economy through purchasing a special something for that special someone? According to Research Management Group, […]