Ontario Export Market Access Program Re-Opened
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has released an update to the Export Market Access (EMA) program informing applicants that they will be accepting applications for projects/activities that are completed before April 30, 2017. Do you have a global mindset but think your company is too small to be an exporter? Well, think again. Recognizing that some […]
Breakfast Seminar in Vancouver- Financing Solutions for Technology Companies
Join us for an insightful presentation with Canada’s top financial houses servicing the technology sector. Hosted by MNP, learn about a range of alternate funding options available. Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Time: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Location: MNP Tower Suite 2200 MNP Tower 1021 West Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C. Panelists include Jonathan Schubert […]
November 2 Toronto Seminar: The Government Can Be a Source of Non-Dilutive Financing for Your Startup
Don’t miss an opportunity to learn about how SR&ED tax credits, non-repayable grants and interest-free loans can give your early-stage company the edge it needs to finance growth. If you need to extend your runway, consider doing so in a non-dilutive manner by taking advantage of government funding. Join us for a free seminar on […]
November 2 Seminar: The Government Can Be a Source of Non-Dilutive Financing for Your Startup
Financing a startup company for innovation or growth has always been a challenge for many in Canada. However, what we lack in VCs is made up for by our plethora of government funding sources. Both the federal and provincial governments provide financial support through over $20 billion in various funding programs each year. If you […]
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, […]
Start-Up Companies and Government Funding
Start-up companies are a popular topic of conversation these days, especially in Southwestern Ontario. There are many resources for these new companies including government funding and tax credit programs. It is critical that these companies are made aware of programs and services that can help them reach their business objectives. The Scientific Research & Experimental […]
IRAP Announces Support for Early Stage Firms
Accelerators and incubators based in Canada that support the development and growth of start-up companies can receive funding from the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP). The Canadian Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP) will provide non-repayable funding over a five year period to a limited number of qualified applicants. To ensure that the funding is allocated […]
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 […]
SR&ED and IRAP Funding Available to Assist Canadian Technology Startups
A recent PwC report found that Canadian start-up companies are looking more into building their business than into Mergers & Acquisition exits. Government funding provides significant assistance for Canadian technology start-ups, with 50% of start-ups surveyed applying for at least one source of funding, according to the report. Amongst these start-ups, 35% said they took […]