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 […]
Employee Spotlight: Nhuan Vuong
Nhuan Vuong joined NorthBridge in October and has already made major contributions to our team. As a technical writer, his job includes writing project narratives for SR&ED applications as well as applications for government grants, loans, and other tax credits. Recently, his focus has been on the Export Market Access (EMA) program and ensuring his […]
OIDMTC Supports Development of Digital Media in Ontario
The Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC) is a refundable tax credit that supports the development of interactive digital media in Ontario. Eligible projects must be interactive digital media that includes content designed to educate, inform, or entertain that incorporates at least two of the following: text, images, or sound. The tax credit funds […]
Winter 2015 Newsletter- Government Funding Year in Review
Northbridge Consultant’s Winter 2015 newsletter is out! Topics covered include: The 2014 Government Funding Year in Review CME SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth SR&ED Opportunities in the Plastics Industry Relish Interactive: We’re the New Ketchup Early Stage Exporters Funding Get to Know the NorthBridge Team: VP Operations Jen Mahon Yves Landry Open Once More! […]
Linking SR&ED to Government Grants: IRAP
The Provincial and Federal government work together to deliver funding programs to encourage companies to invest in innovation. The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program funds R&D work conducted in Canada in the form of a tax credit. On the other hand, the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) provides grant funding for new technology-driven […]