Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) and the Ontario Government launched a $25 million SMART Green program in 2016 to assist Small and Mid-sized Enterprises (SME) reduce greenhouse gases and improve energy efficiency. The SMART Green Program offers non-repayable grants up to $200,000 for 50% of eligible costs. The objective of this program is to encourage technology and process innovations … [Read more...] about Grants to Reduce Green House Gases in Ontario
Funding
Grants for Collaboration with Academic Institutions
Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) offers funding opportunities to Ontario businesses under a collaborative funding program called the OCE Collaboration Voucher Program. Under this program, eligible businesses receive financial assistance to collaborate with academic partners to resolve industry issues, create new products and services and develop online resources to explore opportunities … [Read more...] about Grants for Collaboration with Academic Institutions
Up to $40k Non-repayable Fund for Hiring Youths
Youth Hiring Grants and Funds Youth Employment Program or YEP is an initiative by National Research Council - Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), a body of the Government of Canada to provide financial assistance to small and mid-sized enterprises (SME). The primary goal of the program is to match prospective employers with skilled graduates between the age of 18 and 30 years. … [Read more...] about Up to $40k Non-repayable Fund for Hiring Youths
Grants for Trade Shows and Export Market
Global markets play a crucial role in the progress, expansion and success of a business. Grants for export expansion offers a great opportunity for Canadian companies however, it is usually accompanied by unpredictable and unforeseen challenges. These may include government regulations, target market, language barriers, lack of market intelligence, product certification, etc. In order to … [Read more...] about Grants for Trade Shows and Export Market
Grant for Capital Investment in Green Technologies
Ontario has always been at the forefront of green innovation. Over the past few years, it has offered various grants to businesses dedicated to reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and become more energy efficient enterprises. Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, quotes that these initiatives will reduce GHG emission “….while promoting the innovative and disruptive technologies that will … [Read more...] about Grant for Capital Investment in Green Technologies
Grants available to expand your business and take it to the next level
There are various grants available for small to medium size businesses in Canada to help starting or expanding your business. The business grants would be either from government or private sectors and will be delivered in the form of cash or tax credit. The available grants cover the following areas: Hiring and Training Initiatives Export Market Business Expansion Research and … [Read more...] about Grants available to expand your business and take it to the next level