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We’d like to remind you that the application window for the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) Stream, Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF), and Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) is closing soon. The deadline for these regional funding streams which...

As you may have noticed, many government funding programs now require a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) section as part of the application. Organizations with basic DEI policies and practices in place are often better positioned to submit complete and competitive proposals. To support our...

Launched in 2012, the Forest Innovation Program (FIP) drives R&D for innovative technologies and products within Canada’s emerging bioeconomy. FIP funds projects that tackle fiber supply issues and meet modern market demands. Key objectives include: Supporting the full production cycle from...

A major funding opportunity has just opened for companies and organizations working in (or looking to enter) Canada’s defence supply chains. The Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) is now accepting applications, offering up to $10 M in substantial interest-free repayable funding to...

Amount: repayable funding up to $10 million. ...

As the tariff dispute with the United States continues, more businesses are feeling direct and indirect impacts. Although the Federal and provincial governments have introduced grants, loans, and remission programs to address this impact, they may not be enough. We’ve teamed up with reputable...

I’m excited to share a new fully funded digital marketing training opportunity available through Jelly Academy, powered by Upskill Canada (Palette Skills). This training is fully funded by the Government of Canada, so there is no cost to businesses to participate. Digital marketing isn’t...

The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program is now open for applications until December 11, 2025. This wage subsidy helps employers hire summer students while supporting youth across Canada in gaining meaningful work experience. Through CSJ, eligible employers can receive a 50% wage subsidy based on...

The Ontario government is investing $500 million to create a new Critical Minerals Processing Fund as part of its plan to protect Ontario by building a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy. The fund will provide strategic financial support to projects that accelerate the...

We’re happy to share with you more takeaways from the recent Onrario 2025 Budget Update, which includes new and enhanced programs designed to boost your business’s competitiveness and resilience in the face of ongoing economic uncertainty. We can see that the government is prioritizing...