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, […]
NorthBridge Success Story: Ontario Software Developer Qualifies for SR&ED Tax Credit
NorthBridge engaged a software developer located in the Region of Waterloo that was developing new software and technology in the mobile application space. The company was looking to develop new innovative software and invest in cutting edge research. The company had looked into several government incentive programs but were unaware of how these programs could […]
Communitech: A Leader in Global Technological Innovation
In 1997, Communitech was founded in the Waterloo Region by a group of entrepreneurs to establish a community with the aim of supporting technological innovation at all geographic levels: regionally, provincially, and nationally. By the beginning of 2015, this not-for-profit organization has created a tech hub consisting of 1,000 companies (including Google, BlackBerry, and Open […]
Linking SR&ED to OIDMTC Tax Credits
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit provides support for digital media companies that are investing in innovative technologies and experimental development projects. Eligible companies can receive support for labour, materials, overhead, and subcontract costs related to scientific research or experimentation development. The SR&ED tax credit works seamlessly with other programs including the […]
Western Innovation Initiative
As the innovation limits are continually being pushed, the Canadian government continues to support the Western Innovation Initiative (WINN). WINN provides interest-free repayable contributions (covers up to 50% of capital equipment and other direct expenditures) for SMEs located in Western Canada that are looking to bring their developed technologies, that are in the later stages […]