SWODF Funds Business Expansion in South-Western Ontario

Companies in Southwestern Ontario that are looking to expand should consider the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF).  If you are planning to invest in new operations, improve competitiveness, improve productivity or pursue new markets, and will be creating jobs in south-western Ontario,  you may be eligible for government funding.  SWODF will cover up to 15% […]

Government Grant Case Study: Ontario Manufacturer Qualifies for Expansion Grant

NorthBridge engaged an Ontario manufacturer that was looking to hire new employees and undertake a multi-million dollar expansion project.  The company was expanding their facility and adding new equipment in order to increase capacity and better serve their customers. The company had applied for the SR&ED program but was unaware of government funds that were […]

Northern Ontario Internship Program

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) has opened a funding program to support the hiring of recent graduates in Northern Ontario. Through the Northern Ontario Internship Program (NOIP), businesses can receive a grant up to 50 percent of a recent graduate’s salary to a maximum contribution of $31,500 , for a 52 week internship.  NOIP […]

Growing Forward 2 Ontario Funding for Agri Processors

Growing Forward 2 (GF2) is a comprehensive federal-provincial-territorial initiative aimed at encouraging innovation, competitiveness, market development adaptability and industry capacity in Canada’s agri-food and agri-product sector.  Under Growing Forward 2, there is funding available to support agriculture processors through Project Planning (50% cost share) and Project Implementation (35% cost share) projects.  Both streams offer non-repayable grants, […]

IRAP Assists Gener8 With Innovation

Gener8, a technology company based in Vancouver, British Columbia who provides solutions to the entertainment industry, recently received up to $400,000 in funding from the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP).  IRAP, administered by the National Research Council (NRC), assists SMEs with the development and commercialization of innovative, technology-driven, new and improved products. Gener8 specializes in […]

SemiosBIO Technologies Receives Funding From Investing in Business Innovation (IBI)

SemiosBIO Technologies Inc. a discoverer and developer of pheromone-based pest control solutions recently received up to $474,000 through the Investing in Business Innovation (IBI) fund. The IBI fund assists start-up businesses to accelerate the commercialization of new products, processes, and practices by increasing, stimulating, and leveraging private sector investment. According to a news release by […]

Cornwall Business Expands with Assistance From the Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII)

Chalk up another victory for Canadian government funding as MPIQC expands its facilities with assistance from the Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII) program. MPIQC is an electronics manufacturer that provides products and services for a vast assortment of clientele including space and satellite, military and defense contractors, communication firms, government, automotive speciality […]

Canadian Video Game Industry Continues to Thrive

It may come as no surprise that Canada now ranks 3rd worldwide in the video game industry according to the Entertainment Software Association of Canada.  With game studios like Ubisoft producing blockbuster titles such as Assassin’s Creed 3, and a booming mobile gaming app industry in Toronto, Canada is well on its way to rise […]

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