Are you a Canadian innovator trying to reduce the costs of your collaborative research projects? Government grants are widely available and can be a game-changer for your business. Whether… Read More

The Ontario government is making a significant investment in the life sciences sector by allocating $5.5 million to support 11 innovative companies. Each company will receive $500,000 to he… Read More

The global automotive industry is poised for transformation fueled by technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences. This evolution presents unprecedented opportunities for C… Read More

Eligible businesses located in Saskatchewan can access government funding programs to support a wide range of strategic growth projects, including business expansion, capital in… Read More

Canadian businesses can become global players in the development and manufacturing of advanced automotive systems with a strategic plan and continuous investment. There are thousands of com… Read More

The Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) is an essential initiative managed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to bolster the competitiveness and efficiency of Canad… Read More

The Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (FSIIP) is a pivotal initiative by the Government of Ontario aimed at enhancing productivity, competitiveness, and innovation within the… Read More

AI’s transformative power is demonstrated by the Scale AI Cluster’s Self-Learning Route Optimization project led by Routific. This Vancouver-based company leverages sophisticate… Read More

In the realm of technological advancement and economic growth, Ontario is paving the way with its OCI Critical Industrial Technologies Initiative. This innovative program is designed to fos… Read More

Canadian businesses have a unique opportunity to enhance their research and development (R&D) projects through collaborations with the country’s world-class post-secondary institu… Read More

Innovation is reshaping the agricultural landscape, and the Agtech Growth Fund (AGF) stands as a cornerstone in advancing technology within the sector. Designed to accelerate the commercial… Read More

Canada continues to solidify its position as a global leader in the electric vehicle (EV) market with significant investments pouring into the EV supply chain. Recently, Asahi Kasei Corpora… Read More

Tourism in Canada is a cornerstone of economic vitality, with destinations like the Niagara Region and Banff drawing millions annually. Recently, the Federal Economic Development Agency for… Read More

The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) announced the second intake of the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) beginning June 3, 2024. This program is an integ… Read More

In a bold move to bolster Ontario’s research capabilities and foster innovation across various sectors, the provincial government has announced a substantial investment of nearly $200… Read More

The CFIN Atlantic: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation Program supports food and beverage manufacturers as they analyze and improve operations sustainability. This initiative helps b… Read More

Workplace diversity is not just a buzzword; it’s a critical component of a thriving, innovative, and resilient business. Celebrating diversity, especially during significant events li… Read More

The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) provides essential funding to enhance accessibility in Canadian communities and workplaces for persons with disabilities.   The EAF aims t… Read More

The Energy Innovation Program (EIP) supports renewable energy demonstration projects that will enhance local energy systems through innovative renewable heat or power generation. This progr… Read More

June 5th is World Environment Day and more than just a date on the calendar; it’s a call to take decisive steps toward sustainability. The responsibility to protect our planet does no… Read More

Exporting is crucial for the Canadian economy – it drives economic growth, creates jobs, and enhances the competitiveness of Canadian businesses on a global scale. By accessing i… Read More

Canada is poised to lead the global transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). With a federal commitment to achieve 100% new light-duty ZEV sales by 2035 and the Canadian Federal Budget 2… Read More

Ontario is making a significant investment in the critical minerals supply chain, with over $4 million allocated to junior mining companies. This funding, provided through the Ontario Junio… Read More

Canada has a strong focus on exporting and plays a significant role in global trade. In 2021, Canada’s annual exports reached a record $637 billion, surpassing previous records by 7%… Read More

Did you know that Ontario is a powerhouse in the manufacturing sector, contributing significantly to the province’s economy? According to Statistics Canada, manufacturing accounts for… Read More

According to the Federal Budget 2024, the economic landscape in Canada is poised for transformation, with the Canada Growth Fund (CGF) emerging as a pivotal player in shaping the nation&rsq… Read More

Canadian enterprises are consistently integrating Lean Six Sigma initiatives with notable achievements. When executed strategically and with foresight, Lean Six Sigma activities typically r… Read More

FedDev Ontario, a pivotal player in Southern Ontario’s economic landscape, has unveiled exciting opportunities for businesses and organizations seeking to scale up operations and driv… Read More

In a groundbreaking move for Canada’s automotive industry, Honda Canada has announced a landmark investment of approximately $15 billion to establish the nation’s first comprehe… Read More

In the face of economic uncertainties and ongoing challenges, Canadian small business owners remain remarkably optimistic about the future. Despite the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pan… Read More

The Ontario Creates – Film Fund – Development Stream is intended to increase domestic feature film production in Ontario. The Film Fund supports Ontario producers of projects ac… Read More

Ontario’s energy landscape is poised for a transformative shift with the announcement that BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is investing $80 million to expand its nuclear manufacturing p… Read More

As the world intensifies its focus on environmental sustainability, Canada has emerged as a leader in clean energy and emissions reduction initiatives. With significant government backing… Read More

In a significant stride towards bolstering local manufacturing in Southwestern Ontario, the Ontario government proudly announced its support of $125 million in investments by four esteemed… Read More

According to the Canadian Federal Budget 2024, a net-zero economy is a high priority for the federal government. Even at the provincial level, all budgets stated a strong focus on sustainab… Read More

Canada’s cybercrime landscape has undergone a significant transformation. Once confined to the shadows of the black market, cybercrime has now grown into a sprawling network of sophis… Read More

The Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative is available to processors of cow, goat, sheep, and water buffalo milk. Eligible applicants can receive up to $200,000 in cost-share support to… Read More

In this blog, we delve into the diverse array of policies, programs, and financial commitments designed to bolster Canada’s economy, foster innovation, support sustainable growth, and… Read More

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has recently announced a new funding program, the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) to support investments in processing facilitie… Read More

Did you know that Canada’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is the country’s largest innovation initiative, supporting research and developme… Read More

Did you know that job growth in the AI sector surged by nearly one third in Canada over the past year? This remarkable growth places AI among the highest-performing industries, and its impa… Read More

Did you know that despite women business owners contributing approximately $150 billion to the Canadian economy, they still encounter significant hurdles in their entrepreneurial journeys?… Read More

Budget 2024 marks a pivotal step in fulfilling the government’s pledge to rejuvenate healthcare and ease financial burdens for families across Manitoba. With a focus on expanding heal… Read More

Newfoundland and Labrador’s fiscal plan for 2024 includes a deficit of $152 million, primarily attributed to ongoing investments aimed at supporting residents and businesses during a… Read More

In Ontario, economic growth has faced significant challenges over the last year with gross domestic product (GDP) expected to slow to 0.3 per cent in 2024, down from the estimate of last ye… Read More

Saskatchewan’s Finance Minister Donna Harpauer unveiled the province’s fiscal plan for the year 2024-25, marking her final budget announcement before stepping down from office… Read More

The Ontario government’s focus on the automotive industry has never been sharper. With innovation and environmental consciousness driving change, businesses in this sector are eager f… Read More

Quebec, known for its vibrant economy and diverse industries, faces a fiscal landscape marked by an $11 billion deficit. This deficit includes a $1.5-billion contingency reserve and a $2.2… Read More

In a move towards a sustainable transportation future, Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) announces the launch of its groundbreaking Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Strea… Read More

Prince Edward Island’s 2024 budget reflects a strategic focus on economic growth, innovation, and sustainability. This blog delves into key business funding initiatives outlined in th… Read More

The CanExport SMEs  funding program provides Canadian government grants to support Canadian businesses seeking to develop new export opportunities and markets, particularl… Read More

Budget 2024–25 strategically invests in healthcare, housing, and economic growth to align with Nova Scotia’s expanding economic and social goals. The plan emphasizes supporting… Read More

Alberta’s fiscal plan for 2024 underscores a commitment to fortify healthcare and education, foster secure and supportive communities, manage provincial resources, and stimulate job c… Read More

The Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) credit, a prominent program in Canadian research and development funding, continues to disproportionately benefit large co… Read More

The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP), intended to support businesses aiming to navigate the digital age, announced the abrupt closure of its Boost Your Business Technology grant appli… Read More

The British Columbia Provincial Budget 2024 was released on Thursday, February 22, and it outlines the province’s financial plan and strategic vision for innovation, growth, and susta… Read More

The meat processing sector in Ontario is about to experience a significant boost with the Canadian and Ontario governments collectively investing over $13M in funding towards upgrades. This… Read More

With the government prioritizing a cleaner and greener growth approach across most sectors in Canada, the shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum.   In 2021… Read More

Did you know that Ontario’s agri-food industry contributes a staggering $48.8 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to the provincial economy, making up 6.4% of the total Ontario GD… Read More

For decades, Indigenous, Black, and other racialized communities in Ontario have faced obstacles when accessing resources – whether it is education, justice, or even housing.  … Read More

The Canadian clean technology sector is ready for a ground-breaking transformation. According to recent industry statistics, the demand for sustainable solutions in manufacturing is at an a… Read More

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $8M dollars towards the Dairy Processing sector through the five-year long Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) pro… Read More

The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit program is a retroactive business funding program offered by the Canadian federal government that helps… Read More

The Ontario government increasingly prioritizes the automotive industry. Innovation and environmental consciousness are converging in the automotive industry, creating an opportunity for bu… Read More

The 2023 Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) Report related that supporting and growing the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry is a top priority for the Ontario government. As EV leaders… Read More

The Creative Export Canada (CEC) is a government funding program to support projects that generate export revenues and help Canadian Creative Industries reach more people around… Read More

In the 2023 Federal Fall Economic Statement, Canada underscored its commitment to a net-zero economy. With an escalating emphasis on clean energy and sustainable production across diverse i… Read More

Exports extend beyond conventional cargo shipments, as intangible assets, notably services, contribute significantly to global trade. This article explores the potential for Canadian servic… Read More

Establishing a supply of critical minerals is fundamental to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and highlights the increased need for sustainability in the mining industry. The Internatio… Read More

Through provincial funding agencies such as Innovate BC and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP), 13 British Columbia cleantech companie… Read More

Automotive companies are adapting to digital transformations at a rapid pace. EVs and self-driving cars have been gaining a great deal of attention over the past few years – a real-li… Read More

2023 was another successful year for Mentor Works, a Ryan company. Channeling our values of trust, integrity, and excellence into our work has yet again proved to be successful. Through a c… Read More

The Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) program is designed to support owners, operators, and managers of commercial and institutional buildings in Ontario.  The program aims to… Read More

Even in Canada, where feminism and the fight for equal rights have come a long way, women entrepreneurs continue to face unique challenges when starting their own businesses. It is evident… Read More

Invest Ontario is a provincial agency dedicated to securing private sector strategic business and capital investments that support economic development. Invest Ontario brings value to the p… Read More

Global decarbonization efforts and the goal of achieving net-zero carbon by 2050 is the largest economic transformation in modern history. To achieve a carbon-pollution-free global economy… Read More

Agri-business includes the agri-food industry, which is one of the fastest growing sectors of the Canadian economy. The industry is divided into several subsectors, including agriculture, f… Read More

Intellectual Property (IP) is a legal concept that protects creators and innovators with ownerships and rights to their own work. IP laws encourage creativity and new ideas as innovators ar… Read More

As part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), the government of Canada is supporting Canadian agricultural and agri-food businesses as they expand production capacity… Read More

The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) features several programs designed to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resilience of the agriculture and agri-food in… Read More

As the number of people in the world is projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, the strain on humanity’s already limited natural resources will intensify, including the demand for food… Read More

Ontario is at the forefront of electric vehicle (EV) revolution and leading the global journey towards clean energy within automotive sector. Over the last three years, Ontario has brought… Read More

The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program is one of the largest wage subsidy programs available to businesses and non-profits across Canada. This program helps cover a portion of co-op, recent g… Read More

On November 21, 2023, Deputy Prime Minister and federal Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland presented the 2023 Fall Economic Statement. The economic statement reassured Canadians that our… Read More

The Critical Minerals Sustainability and Circularity Program is a one-of-kind grant initiative available to both Canada and the UK. This program fosters and supports collaborative industria… Read More

In business-to-consumer marketing (B2C), businesses use multiple marketing strategies to increase their brand awareness, improve relationships with their customers, and drive sales. B2C mar… Read More

To help Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange (CCTX) launch the new Ontario Cybersecurity Excellence Initiative, the Government of Ontario is investing $5 million in funding for Ontario businesses… Read More

The Ontario Biosciences Innovation Organization® (OBIO) recently launched the Life Sciences Critical Technologies & Commercialization (LSCTC) Program to provide infrastructure, comm… Read More

The Canada Growth Fund (CGF) is a funding program designed to help Canadian businesses secure private capital to accelerate the deployment of technologies needed to reduce carbon emissions… Read More

As part of its pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the Canadian federal government is launching various cleantech funding programs to support Canadian Small and Medium Enterprises… Read More

Despite the current recession and high interest rates, Ontario’s economy has stayed strong. The number of companies doing business within the province is increasing. The province has… Read More

After a year of ups and downs in the tech industry, it is time to look ahead. 2023 was a year of recession, layoffs, and uncertainty within the tech world, but 2024 is looking brighter. Wit… Read More

As we enter the 2023 holiday shopping season, it is crucial for your business to consider predicted market trends during planning. With endless stores and alternatives for every item, your… Read More

The International Technology Partnership Program (ITP) supports Alberta’s high potential, high growth, small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they commercialize new products, ach… Read More

Skills training is an essential part of developing the Canadian workforce. The Skills Development Fund (SDF) is an initiative by the Ontario government to fuel innovative workforce developm… Read More

As businesses expand and grow, they need to invest in new technology as well as research and development. The Voucher Program  by Alberta Innovates encourages high-potential small and… Read More

The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) funding program is an effort to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resilience of the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-b… Read More

The new Industry Commercialization Associates Program (ICAP) has been developed to help Alberta based and/or incorporated businesses to attract and retain new talent, accelerate new technol… Read More

Navigating marketing strategies in the Business to Business (B2B) space can be significantly more challenging than the Business to Consumer (B2C) space. While B2C marketing attempts to cult… Read More

The Government of Manitoba is offering a cost-shared program designed to support Manitoba companies in their export initiatives. The Export Development Program (EDP) aims to support the par… Read More