SWODF New Application Intake Dates Announced
The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) provides support for business growth projects and funding to cover up to 15% of project costs. SWODF is maintained by The Regional Development Fund which supports eligible small- and medium-sized businesses investing in new equipment and training to expand operations in these regions, and also supports municipalities and not-for-profit […]
What Every Canadian Startup Needs to Know About Non-Dilutive Financing
When it comes to starting a Canadian business, especially one with expensive R&D aspirations such as those in the high tech industry, it’s of crucial importance that a startup leverages government funding to extend the runway of its venture. A startup that doesn’t capitalize on the wide range of government funding opportunities is putting itself […]
Bridging the Commercialization Gap- Funding Opportunities
Is your company investing heavily in R&D but struggling to commercialize your innovations? Read our latest Excellence in Manufacturing blog series to learn about various non-dilutive financing options available to Canadian companies that can help close the gap between performing R&D to commercialization in the ICT, Manufacturing, and Agri-food sectors. Part 1: Business growth in Information and […]
Vancouver Agri-food EUREKA! Event About International R&D Collaboration
Join Dutch EUREKA! expert Arnold Meijer and learn about how Eureka! can help you collaborate with 40 countries worldwide. EUREKA! / Eurostars is a program that supports Canadian small & medium enterprises (SMEs) wanting to collaborate with partners in around 40 other countries, in Europe and worldwide, to conduct R&D and develop technologies for new products […]
5 Essential Tips for Maximizing Government Funding
By leveraging the right sources of government funding at the right stage of growth, you can significantly maximize your returns from government funding programs, while minimizing your investment in time. Read our latest article in Small Business BC to find our how you can leverage government funding for your company or contact us today to arrange for a free, no […]
Quebec Budget 2018 Highlights
The 2018 Quebec Budget, tabled on March 27, 2018, reports accelerated gross domestic product (GDP) growth from 1.4% in 2016 to 3% in 2017 and proposes several measures and investments that will impact businesses in Quebec including: Innovation Increasing the additional capital cost allowance rate from 35% to 60% for investments in computer equipment and […]
Connect & Learn in Burnaby- MetroTech Connect Inaugural MeetUp at i-on-CONNECT
Please join us on Thursday March 15, 2018 at 6pm in the Sanctuary Lounge at i-on-CONNECT for MetroTech’s Connect Inaugural MeetUp to learn more about business financing for tech start-ups. WHO: Attendees: Anyone interested in being part of a network of collaborative, innovative, tech start-up focused humans! Presenters: Jaap Siekman MSc, PEng, PMP Jaap is the Regional Manager for NorthBridge […]
Free November 21 Vancouver Seminar – Legal, tax and funding considerations for start-ups
Join specialists in Law, Accounting, Government Funding and Foreign Affairs to learn about how to grow your company. Legal, tax and funding considerations for start-ups and growing companies, doing business in Canada and internationally (or planning to do so). Whether you are a start-up, a growing company, or doing business internationally (or planning to do so), […]
Ontario Drive and Gear to Receive $1.5 Million in Funding From Province
A New Hamburg automotive parts manufacturer, Ontario Drive and Gear, is to receive $1.5 million in non-repayable funding from the Ontario government through the South Western Ontario Development Fund. The money will be used to purchase new equipment, in turn adding 35 jobs to Ontario Drive & Gear’s current headcount of 117.
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 […]