Workforce Development Funding for Biotech Companies
As issues with climate change and rapidly depleting resources are becoming more urgent, there is a pressing need to form strategies to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). In Canada, a bio-economy is being adapted as a key strategy to support SDGs. Bio-economy is defined as economic activities associated with the invention, development, production and use […]
New Grant for Hiring STEM and Business Students
If you plan to hire a student or recent graduate for a work term, the new Student Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Program can can help support up to 50-70% of wages, for a maximum $5-7K depending on the candidate you hire. The WIL program aims to support partnerships between employers and post-secondary education (PSE) institutions to create more […]
Funding Webinar- Optimizing Returns from Multiple Government Funding Sources
Domestic and international competition is forcing Canadian businesses to develop new or improved products, increase productivity and expand sales in global markets. Financing for innovation or growth has always been a challenge for many companies in Canada. Both the federal and provincial governments provide their financial support through over $20 billion in various funding programs […]
Funding Webinar: Optimizing Returns from Multiple Government Funding Sources
We invite you to join us for our upcoming information session! Domestic and international competition is forcing Canadian businesses to develop new or improved products, increase productivity and expand sales in global markets. Financing for innovation or growth has always been a challenge for many companies in Canada. Both the federal and provincial governments provide […]
Learn From The Experts: Government Funding Seminar in Abbotsford, BC
Don’t miss an opportunity to learn from the experts about how different government funding programs can help you realize and accelerate your corporate goals. Register today to attend a free breakfast seminar on government funding and learn about funding opportunities to support growth, investment in innovation, and workforce development. Time: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 7:30 am […]
Linking SR&ED to Training
There are many different government funding programs available to Canadian companies. The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is $3.5 billion tax credit initiative that encourages Canadian companies to invest in R&D. However, to optimize corporate returns from government funding programs, other grants can be leveraged in addition to SR&ED. One of the main […]
Leveraging Hiring Grants and SR&ED Tax Credits
The Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit program, administered by the Canada Revenue Agency, allows companies that engage in processes that result in new or improved product development to secure government funding to support their innovative work. The program provides tax credits on eligible labour, overhead, material, and subcontracting costs dependent on the […]
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, […]
Linking SR&ED to Hiring Grants
There are many different government funding programs available to Canadian companies. The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is $3 billion tax credit initiative that supports the R&D expenditures of Canadian companies. This program is very popular and well known, but there are several additional programs that are available to SR&ED recipients. One of […]
Success Story: Creating Jobs for Canada’s Youth
The Youth Employment Strategy (YES) has provided another $198,000 towards helping youth find gainful employment in Canada. A press release announced that the government of Canada would provide a local New Glasgow business funds to supplement the creation of 10 jobs for youth facing barriers to employment. This announcement comes in the wake of many others, […]