Guelph’s funding environment is heavily influenced by its world-class research institutions and its focus on high-value industry. We focus on programs that prioritize innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, significantly increasing your probability of success.
Mitacs Accelerate & Academic Partnerships
The University of Guelph is an engine of innovation, and programs like Mitacs Accelerate are essential for tapping into that resource. We help your business structure R&D projects that involve collaborations with university researchers, graduates, or students. This program provides wage subsidies that dramatically reduce the cost of hiring high-calibre talent to drive your R&D forward, whether you’re in biotech, cleantech, or advanced manufacturing. We streamline the often complex process of securing and managing these academic partnership funds.
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
For Guelph’s core Agri-Food and Agri-Innovation sector, the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) is a cornerstone of funding. This federal and provincial program provides capital for projects that improve sustainability, food safety, and processing efficiency. We specialize in positioning your investments – such as facility upgrades, specialized processing equipment, or environmental technology adoption – to align with SCAP’s priorities, ensuring you access funding directly relevant to the region’s top economic pillar.
FedDev Ontario: Business Scale-Up and Productivity
When your successful R&D phase is complete, you need significant capital to scale. FedDev Ontario provides larger, more competitive funding amounts for established Guelph businesses that are ready for substantial growth. This capital is often used for large-scale equipment purchasing, market expansion, and productivity improvements. We focus on demonstrating the tangible economic impact and job creation potential of your project, which is critical for winning these high-value, regional development funds.
SR&ED Tax Credit: The Foundation for Innovation
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Credit is the single largest federal support program for R&D in Canada, making it the financial foundation for many Guelph innovators. If you are developing new products, processes, or technologies in biotech, cleantech, or advanced manufacturing, you are likely eligible. We provide end-to-end expertise in maximizing your claim for the R&D performed on your specialized equipment and staffing costs, ensuring you convert your innovation expenses into valuable tax credits.
