IRAP IAP Funding Extended
On November 6, 2020, the Government of Canada announced over $155M to extend NRC IRAP Innovation Assistance Program (IAP) funding for existing recipients who qualified and received IAP funding from April 1 to June 23, 2020. In April 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an additional $250M in funding through the NRC-IRAP IAP to support innovative, early-stage companies […]
Upcoming Webinar: Guide to Leveraging Government Funding for StartUps
There are many Government Funding programs available to assist Canadian start-ups with expenses related to R&D, new product development, tapping into international markets and workforce development. Join this webinar with NorthBridge Consultants and OKR Financial to learn about some of these programs, how they fit in the different stages of your corporate development, and structuring […]
Corridor Medtech Startups Compete at the Third Annual SNG Hawk’s Nest
Sunnybrook Next Generation’s Hawk’s Nest is back for the third annual pitch competition and fundraiser, where four of the most promising local medtech startups will compete for a chance to win up to $50,000 in non-dilutive financing. It starts with dozens of startups. Pitch applications from the most promising emerging medtech companies are screened and […]
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 […]
New CanExport Program to Support Export Market Development
CanExport is a new government funding program announced on January 5, 2016 that will provide $50 million over the next five years in direct funding to Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to support new export market development. Through the CanExport program, companies can receive financial support of 50% up to $99,999 for export marketing […]
Techtoberfest – Investment and Funding Opportunities for Startups
Communitech will be hosting its Techtoberfest 2015 event from October 13 – 14. This two-day conference is geared towards CEOs and founders of startups that are looking to learn more about investment opportunities. In addition to the multitude of presentations offered, this event is a great networking opportunity that will allow startups to connect with […]
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, […]
Early Stage Exporters Fund
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has released a new funding program called Early Stage Exporters (ESE). The ESE program will assist early-stage post-revenue companies to attend international trade shows, participate in outgoing or incoming missions, develop marketing tools, invest in market research, and participate in foreign bidding projects. The program will fund up to 50% of […]
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 […]