Navigating Canada’s Budget 2024: Insights on Funding, Tax Credits, and Innovation
Yesterday, the Government of Canada released Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation, which proposed investments in clean technology, AI, modernization of SR&ED, intellectual property, and workforce development. NorthBridge has compiled a summary of key points outlined as part of the Budget. A Review of the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Consultations for the […]
April 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 […]
Funding Agricultural and Agri-food Innovation and Technology
As the agriculture and agri-food sector continues to grow, technology has become increasingly important to harvesting, processing, and manufacturing agriculture and agri-food products. Challenges ranging from climate change to supply chain shortages have presented a need for improved process and product development. To address these issues, several programs have offered funding and resources over the […]
March 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 […]
Webinar Recap: SR&ED Tax Credit Essentials—A Beginner’s Crash Course
Last week, NorthBridge held a webinar to cover key topics and important insights on the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) program. SR&ED, administered by the CRA, offers investment tax credits (ITCs) to support innovation, R&D, and capacity building in Canadian businesses. Keep reading to learn more about the program and how it can benefit […]
How International Companies Looking to do Film/TV and Digital Media in Canada can Reap the Benefits
As a major part of the global film, television, and digital media industries, Canada’s low production costs, experienced talent, and robust tax incentive programs provide many opportunities for international media and content companies to operate through establishments in Canada. Several tax incentives and funding programs are available to foreign companies which have a presence in […]
Government Funding Basics: Part 3—Accessing funding for established companies
Government funding offers numerous opportunities for businesses to receive compensation for different purposes, including salaries, capital equipment, research and training, innovation and development, and commercialization. Following the previous installments, which introduced government funding basics and how to access funding as a startup, this post will focus on obtaining funding as a well-established, late-stage business. There […]
Government Funding Basics: Part 2—Accessing funding for startups
Government funding offers numerous opportunities for businesses to receive compensation for different purposes, including salaries, capital equipment, research and training, innovation and development, and commercialization. Part one of the Government Funding Basics series focused on types of funding available and how to apply. The next two posts will address how to find, qualify for, and […]
Government Funding Basics: Part 1 – Funding types, eligibility, and access
In this first post of a three-part series, we’ll focus on types of funding opportunities that exist in Canada, how to qualify and apply, and where to find resources. Throughout the series, we will discuss how you can use funding programs to your advantage depending on the unique situation of your company. Government funding offers […]
Navigating Canada’s Clean Energy Tax Incentives: Your Guide to Bill C-59
As part of the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023 (Bill C-59), the Canadian federal government provided further details on a number of tax measures intended to promote clean energy. The Implementation Act provided information on the status of the Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage; Clean Technology; Clean Hydrogen; Clean Electricity; and Clean Technology Manufacturing […]