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 […]
Ontario Budget 2018 Highlights
The Ontario 2018 Budget, tabled on March 28, 2018, projects a growing deficit over the next three years and is predicted to resume a downward trend in 2022 with accumulated deficit expected to decline from 23.2% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2017-18 to 22.1% by 2022. The Ontario Budget proposes several measures and investments […]
New $3B Canadian Agriculture Partnership Announced- Applications Now Open
On February 13th, 2018, federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced six federal programs under the new Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP), which is set to launch on April 1, 2018. CAP is a five-year, $3 billion, federal-provincial-territorial agreement that will replace Growing Forward 2 (GF2). GF2 currently includes AgriInnovation, AgriCompetitiveness and AgriMarketing. The new CAP will continue supporting these […]
NorthBridge Celebrates 25th Anniversary
On October 23rd 2017, NorthBridge Consultants will be celebrating 25 years of service to small- and medium-sized businesses located throughout Canada. From our humble beginnings, NorthBridge has grown to a national consultation firm that has successfully filed approximately a quarter billion dollars in tax credits and grants for our clients. Our ability to change and adapt […]
NorthBridge 2015 Fall Newsletter – Review of Major Industry Trends and 2016 Projections
NorthBridge’s 2015 fall newsletter has just been released. Topics covered include: Connected and Interconnected: Information and Communications Technology Trends Where Taste Leads the Way: Opportunities in the Food Industry Printing Our Way to a Flexible Future: Trends in the Plastics Industry NorthBridge Chemical/Plastics Expert: Jeff Mitobe Manufacturing Momentum: How Manufacturing will Change in 2016
Upcoming Canada Logistics Conference
From October 25-27, 2015, the Canada Logistics Conference will be taking place in Niagara Falls, Ontario at the Hilton Hotel & Suites Niagara Falls/Fallsview. Aimed at bringing together supply chain logistics professionals from across the country, this annual thought leadership conference promises to deliver practical ideas and actionable strategies for logistics professionals as we prepare […]
Upcoming Two-Day Canadian Food and Drink Summit
The survival and growth of the food industry in Canada is dependent on the environmentally sustainable development of safe, healthy food. The Canadian Food and Drink Summit 2015 is a two-day event from October 26-27 in Toronto that is geared towards international professionals in the food industry who are interested in learning and discussing new […]
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 […]
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 […]
2014 Ontario Budget Tabled
The 2014-2015 Ontario fiscal budget was tabled on May 1, 2014. Among a hefty deficit for the 2013-2014 year and lower-than-expected revenues, Premier Wynne has announced plans for multi-billion dollar investments in public infrastructure and job growth. Included in these plans is a $2.5 billion Jobs and Prosperity fund. The new fund promises to award […]