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Name Type Regions Available Amount Market Eligible Apply
CIHR Proof of Principle Phase I To advance discoveries/inventions towards commercializable technologies, to attract new investment and improve health outcomes for Canadians Grant Canada $160,000 Science
CIHR Industry-Partnered Collaborative Research Operating Grant To help the academic community and Canadian companies with an interest in Health R&D to work together to improve the quality of health of Canadians Grant Canada $2,500,000 Science All
Chemical, Biological, Radiological-nuclear explosives research and technology initiative To sharpen the focus of the scientific and security communities on the areas that are most relevant today Grant Canada $10,000,000 Defense All
Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program To promote Canada's economic growth by buying innovative goods and services and test them within some of their departments Grant Canada $500,000 Any All
C-WIN Career Development Award To recognize women who study the brain and nervous system Award International $2,000 Science All
BMES Distinguished Achievement Award To be awarded each year to a company, charitable foundation or nonacademic institution who have made great contributions in the field of Bioengineering Prize International $1,000 Science Company
Blue Planet Prize This award is given to individuals and organizations who have made outstanding achievements in scientific research and its application to provide solutions to global environmental problems Prize International $674,000 Science Any
Job Connect – Ontario To connect applicants and employers with the incentive of financial support that can be used for training, work, etc. Wage Supports Ontario Any Any Company
Co-operative Development Initiative To support projects in areas of public policy priority that test applications of the co-operative model Unknown Canada $0 Agriculture All
Ontario Tax Exemption for Commercialization To support innovation in the Ontario Economy; 10 year tax exemption for new corporations that commercialize IP developed by research institutes Tax Refund Ontario $0 Technology Company
Gasoline Used in Unlicensed Business Equipment To provide a refund for gasoline purchases for unlicensed vehicles/machinery for business purposes Tax Refund Ontario Negotiable Any All
Ontario Retail Tax Exemption on R&D and Manufacturing Equipment Exemptions for production machinery bought for the use of qualified manufacturers Tax Exemption Ontario $0 Any Company
Small Business Deduction A Small business deduction that may be claimed by a small business operating in Canada Tax Deduction Canada $0 Any Company
Ontario Research and Development Expenditure Deduction Make the income from the Federal Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax credit deductible from Ontario corporate income tax obligations Tax Deduction Ontario $0 Any Company
Ontario Current Cost Adjustment To provide an incentive for companies to purchase pollution control equipment use in Ontario Tax Deduction Ontario $0 Any Company
Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program To encourage Canadian businesses to conduct R&D in Canada leading to new, improved technologies or processes Tax Credit Canada $0 Technology Company
RST Exemption for Manufacturing Equipment RST exemptions for production machinery and equipment bought by the use of qualified manufacturers Tax Credit Canada $0 Any Company
Ontario Research Employee Stock Option Credit Incentive to high-tech companies find and keep highly-skilled researchers Tax Credit Ontario $0 Any Company
Ontario Production Services Tax Credit To help alleviate eligible expenses of domestic/foreign film and television production companies Tax Credit Ontario $0 Media/Entertainment/Arts Company
Ontario New Technology Tax Incentive 100% immediate write-off of the eligible cost of qualifying intellectual properties acquired in a course of a transfer Tax Credit Ontario $0 Intellectual Property Company
Ontario Innovation Tax Credit 10% refundable tax credit for corporations that make expenditures on scientific and research development carried out in Ontario Tax Credit Ontario $0 Any Company
Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit To offset labour expenses for Ontario Film and Television production Tax Credit Ontario $0 Media/Entertainment/Arts Company
Ontario Employer Health Tax Exemption Eligible employers do not have to pay tax on the first 400,000 of annual Ontario payroll based on employee stock options Tax Credit Ontario $0 Any Company
Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects (OCASE) Tax Credit To enhance the competitiveness of Ontario's computer animation industry; tax credit is for 20% of eligible expenditures in respect to computer animation Tax Credit Ontario $0 Media/Entertainment/Arts Company
Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit To help employers who hire co-op/non co-op students Tax Credit Ontario $3,000 Any Company
Ontario Capital Tax Elimination for Manufacturing and Resources Activities To eliminate the Capital Tax for companies primarily engaged in manufacturing and resource activities Tax Credit Ontario $0 Manufacturing Company
Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit Provides a corporation with a 20% refundable tax credit for a scientific research and experimental development expenditures, under contract with an eligible research institute Tax Credit Ontario $0 Any Company
Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit To refund tax credit where a publisher established pre-press, printing and marketing expenditures to publish a book Tax Credit Ontario $0 Media/Entertainment/Arts Company
Ontario Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit A refundable tax credit for companies employing apprentices in certain trades during the first 36 months Tax Credit Ontario $0 Any All
OMDC Ontario Sound Recording Tax Credit (OSRTC) Eligible sound recording expense equal to 20% for a taxation year less government assistance Tax Credit Ontario $0 Media/Entertainment/Arts Company
OMDC Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit 40% of eligible Ontario labour expenditures and eligible marketing/distribution expenses can be credited Tax Credit Ontario $0 Media/Entertainment/Arts Company
New Technology Tax Incentive (ONTTI) Ontario To decrease the cost of IP acquisition; 100% write-off when acquiring intellectual property by a corporation from an unrelated person for the purpose of innovation or an invention Tax Credit Ontario $0 Any Company
Computer Capital Cost Allowance 45% deduction on general-purpose computer equipment and software purchases Tax Credit Canada $0 Any Company
Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit A non-refundable tax credit equal to 10% of salaries and wages to eligible apprentices - max 2,000 per apprentice Tax Credit Canada $0 Any All
AgriInvest To manage small income declines and provide support for investments to mitigate risks or improve market outcomes Savings Account Canada Negotiable Agriculture Company
Technology Transfer Office TTO offers world-class laboratories to help companies who wish to acquire technologies and make use of expertise and facilities under collaborative arrangements Resource Ontario $0 Technology All
Ontario Disability Support Program Employment Supports To assist those with disabilities apply for work opportunities/starting their own businesses Resource Ontario Negotiable Any All
Communications Research Centre Canada’s Innovation Centre To help young Canadians develop their potential through on-site technology incubation through test beds, business development assistance, and more than 300 research scientists, engineers and technologists to consult with Resource Ontario $0 Any All
Career Focus Provides funding for employers to help post-secondary graduates with career-related opportunities Resource Canada $0 Any Company
Business Mentorship and Entrepreneurship Program To help entrepreneurs obtain necessary management skills to take new-high tech product or service through to the market place Resource Ontario $0 Any All
BizPal To help businesses with the simplification of business permit and licence processes Resource Canada $0 Any All
TiEQuest To connect entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts with the private equity and venture capital industry Prize Canada $50,000 Any All
The Steacie Prize To award a young scientist or engineer in Canada for outstanding scientific research Prize Canada $10,000 Science All
Silicon Valley Boomer Business Plan To award the business plan with the highest potential and serve the 45+ boomer consumer market Prize International $10,000 Any All
Qualcomm Qprize To discover and take a stake in breakthrough technologies of strategic interest to Qualcomm Prize International $250,000 Mobile Technology All
Near Field Communication Forum Global Competition Promote the development and deployment of innovative NFC services by commercial and academic developers Prize International $7,000 Communications All
Manning Innovation Awards Recognizing and encouraging people in agriculture, medical science, consumer products, communications, etc. Prize Canada $100,000 Technology All
Index Award Inspire design worldwide by respond to needs of people in both developed and developing countries; improve important aspects of people's lives Prize International $100,000 Any All
Gold Medal of the Society (SPIE) In recognition of outstanding engineering or accomplishments in optics or photographic technology Prize International $10,000 Optics All
Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering Awarded for the excellence achieved and overall influences of research conducted in natural sciences or engineering Prize Canada $1,000,000 Engineering Student/Grad
George W. Goddard Award Invention and development of a new technique, photonic instrumentation, instrument or system Prize International $2,500 Optics All
Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize Improve the human condition, encourage collaboration between engineering and medical professions Prize International $500,000 Bioengineering All
Energy Storage Challenge Advances in storage technology that fits into compact areas Prize International $10,000 Energy All
Embedded Spark Windows Embedded CE enthusiasts showcase skills Prize International $15,000 Internet All
Electrica Awards Innovative solutions to improve network stability, efficiency and environmental strategy Prize International $70,000 Electricity All
Connect This! The Embedded Internet Challenge Uses Intel technology to create social and environmental impact Prize International $10,000 Software/mobile applications All
Brian Mercer Awards for Innovation Fund development of concept or prototype for a near-market product Prize International $500,000 Engineering Student/Grad
Archon X PRIZE for Genomics To be awarded to the first team that can build a device and sequence 100 human genomes within 10 days or less with an accuracy of no more than 1/100,000 bae pairs covering at least 98% of the genome Prize International $10,000,000 Science Any
A.E. Conrady Award Recognizing exceptional contributions in designing and constructing optical systems and instrumentation Prize International $2,000 Optics All
Strategic Aerospace and Defense Initiative – Industry Canada To encourage strategic research and development that encourages innovation and excellence in new products; enhance the competitiveness of Canadian companies; foster collaboration between research institutions and private sector Loan Canada Any Defense Company
Ottawa Community Loan Fund Loans up to 15,000 to small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, talented individuals with international training and community groups Loan Ontario $15,000 Any Start-up
Ontario Innovation Demonstration Fund To help companies in their efforts to commercialize innovative technologies in Ontario by mitigating risk of projects by focusing on alternative energy sources, etc. Loan Ontario $4,000,000 Any Company
OCE CCR New Entrepreneur Micro-finance Financial support to young entrepreneurs Loan Ontario $18,000 Technology Student/Grad
NORTHSTAR Trade Finance To offer financing to credit worthy buyers of eligible Canadian goods and services Loan Canada Negotiable Any Company
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Emerging Technology Program To pursue research, development and commercialization projects that demonstrate high potential in revenues, collaboration, and encourages successful innovation in small companies Loan Ontario $1,000,000 Technology Company
MRI Innovation Demonstration Fund To help companies commercialize innovative technologies to improve the green technology industry Loan Ontario $4,000,000 Technology All
First Capital Business Loan Fund To stimulate the growth and employment of Kingston Loan Ontario $10,000 Any Start-up
Fednor Innovation Fund Innovation-related activities to identify opportunities for linking resource industries with knowledge-based industries Loan Ontario $500,000 Any Company
Fednor Applied Research and Development Program Increase overall competitive position of Northern Ontario private sector firms by supporting commercialization of intellectual property, development, manufacturing, etc. Loan Ontario $500,000 Manufacturing Company
Farm Credit Canada Products and Services To help the farming sector of Canada with funding and resources to strategically expand the farming industry in Canada Loan Canada Negotiable Agriculture All
FACTOR Programs for the Recording Industry To provide assistance toward the growth and development of the Canadian Independent Recording Industry Loan Canada $50,000 Media/Entertainment/Arts All
Enterprises North Job Creation Program To provide financial assistance to private sector to bring new jobs to Northern Ontario Loan Ontario $1,000,000 Technology All
Energy Loan To support the switch to renewable energy sources Loan Canada Negotiable Agriculture Company
EDC Supplier Financing EDC can provide you with access to cash rather than payment from your foreign buyers by buying promissory notes from your buyers Loan Canada Any Any Company
EDC Project Finance To provide projects sponsors with access to limited recourse financing for large-scale global infrastructure and industrial projects Loan Canada Any Any All
EDC Export Guarantee Program The export guarantee program helps you access additional financing to support export-related needs/foreign investments Loan Canada $7,500,000 Any Company
EDC EXPORT Express Credit To promote Canadian Companies in foreign markets Loan Canada $50,000 Any Company
EDC Buyer Financing To provide financing to a foreign buyer of Canadian goods Loan Canada $100,000 Any Company
EcoAgriculture Biofuels Capital Initiative To provide repayable contributions for the construction or expansion of transportation biofuel production facilities Loan Canada $25,000,000 Agriculture All
Community Futures Program To help finance new or existing businesses and social enterprises for start-up, expansion or stabilization Loan Ontario $150,000 Any All
Canadian Youth Business Foundation Expansion Program To provide additional funding for youth businesses; up to 30,000 total Loan Canada $10,000 Any Company
Canadian Agricultural Loans Act Program To give farmers easier access to credit; can use loans to establish, improve, and develop farms, while agricultural co-operatives may also access loans to process, distribute, or market the products of farming Loan Canada $500,000 Agriculture Company
Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program To facilitate the agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector's ability to seize opportunities and to find solutions to remain competitive Loan Canada Negotiable Agriculture All
Canada Youth Business Foundation Succession Financing Program To assist young people to take over businesses Loan Canada $15,000 Any Company
Canada Youth Business Foundation Start-Up Loan To provide small, low interest loans to young entrepreneurs with sound business plans who are taking over a business Loan Canada $15,000 Any Start-up
Canada Youth Business Foundation and BDC Start-Up Financing Program To provide small, low interest loans to young entrepreneurs with sound business plans who are taking over a business Loan Canada $15,000 Any Start-up
Canada Small Business Financing Program To help new businesses get started and established businesses expand; to improve access to loans, stimulate economic growth and create jobs Loan Canada $500,000 Any Start-up
Canada Newcomer Entrepreneur Program To assist newcomers between 18 and 34 with financing, coaching, mentoring, and business resources Loan Ontario $15,000 Any Start-up
Canada New Media Fund To provide repayable advances for the development, production, and marketing of Canadian interactive digital cultural products intended for public in both off. Languages Loan Canada $14,300,000 Technology Company
BDC Young Entrepreneur Financing Program Fund the Start-up stage of business development Loan Canada Negotiable Any Start-up
BDC Venture Capital To raise funding via venture capital at every stage of a company's development cycle with a focus on technology-based businesses with high growth potentials Loan Canada Negotiable Any Company
BDC Market Xpansion Loan To expand your domestic market or explore foreign market Loan Canada $100,000 Any All
BDC Financing for Working Capital Fund the Start-up stage of business development Loan Canada Negotiable Any Start-up
BDC Financing for Starting a Business Fund the Start-up stage of business development Loan Canada Negotiable Any Start-up
BDC Financing for Innovation Fund Start-ups Loan Canada Negotiable Any Start-up
Agri-Opportunities Program To provide funding for projects that focus on new agri-food, agriculture, or bioproducts to increase market opportunities in agriculture Loan Canada $10,000,000 Agriculture Company
Advance Payments Program To give producers easier access to credit through cash advances Loan Canada $400,000 Agriculture Company
OCE Proof of Concept Program Supports feasibility studies that test ideas to mitigate risk of further research investments Investment Ontario $25,000 Research Company
Matching Investment Fund To encourage growth and innovation in the manufacture and use of Canadian Dairy Products and ingredients Investment Canada $250,000 Agriculture Company
Eastern Ontario Development Program To finance new or existing small businesses and social enterprises for start-up, expansion, or stabilization plans that help create/maintain jobs Investment Ontario Any Any Company
Blackberry Partners Fund To help small and medium sized businesses by investing in applications, services, and supporting infrastructure for mobile platforms Investment Canada Negotiable Technology Company
BDC Subordinate Financing To increase funding with a hybrid of debt and equity financing; terms of repayment are more flexible than conventional debt financing and based on available cash flow rather than depreciating assets Investment Canada $10,000,000 Any Company
Ontario Self-Employment Tax Benefit To help unemployed eligible individuals create jobs for themselves by starting a business Income Support Ontario $400 Any Start-up
Technology Demonstration Program To impact future defense capabilities by demonstrating military utility of emerging concepts and technologies Grant Canada $6,000,000 Defense Company
Tandem Expansion Fund (Liquidity) To provide financing to high-potential Canadian technology Small to Medium sized enterprises Grant Canada $30,000,000 Technology Company
Sustainable Development Technology Fund To support the development and demonstration of clean technologies that provide solutions to issues of climate change, clean air, and that deliver environmental and health benefits; lessen the risks associated with clean technologies to attract downstream private sector investment and open opportunities for commercial success Grant Canada Any Technology Company
Summer Jobs Service To provide a 2/hour wage support for businesses that hire youths aged 15-24 who take part in the Summer Jobs Service; provides free services to youth to aid them in improving their job-search and self-marketing skills Grant Ontario Any Any Company
Summer Company To help 15-29 year olds start and run their own summer businesses Grant Ontario $3,000 Any Student/Grad
Strategic Project Grants To increase research and training in target areas that could strongly enhance Canada's economy, society, and environment within the next 10 years; Advanced Networks, communications software, enabling technologies all considered by NSERC Grant Canada Any Technology Company
Strategic Jobs and Investment Fund – Ministry of Economic Development and Trade To support R & D and commercialization, attract new investments and jobs in areas of great potential Grant Ontario Any Technology Company
SSMIC CEO in Residence To work directly with local companies who have high growth potential Grant Ontario $203,400 Any Company
SMART Program – Productivity Improvement Project To improver operational efficiency so that your project can launch within 3-4 months, funded at 50% of project costs to a max of 50,000 Grant Ontario $50,000 Manufacturing Company
Smart II Program To fund Canadian manufacturers and exporters Grant Ontario $50,000 Manufacturing Company
Small Business Internship Program To hire a student for employment experience and support small to medium information and communications technologies businesses Grant Canada $10,000 Any Company
Skills Link To assist youth in various circumstances by gaining job experiences Grant Canada $25,000 Any Company
Sector Initiatives Fund To help industry sectors and organizations to develop training programs, materials and standards for their workforces Grant Ontario $250,000 Any Unions
Science and Technology Internship Program Opportunity for recent engineering or science grads to work with a partner or Natural Resources Canada, including geology, forestry and energy Grant Canada $13,200 Natural Resources All
Rural Economic Development Program To remove barriers to community development and economic growth by investing in projects that support sustainable rural economies and community partnerships Grant Canada Any Any All
Public Security Technical Program To promote whole-of-government, industry, and academic collaboration; securities topics include critical infrastructure protection, border and transportation security Grant Canada $400,000 Security Company
Public Sector Emerging Technology Program To support the research, innovation and development of new technologies that will contribute to future Northern Ontario Prosperity Grant Ontario $1,000,000 Technology Company
PRECARN Small Company Funding To meet needs of small businesses by funding businesses with early commercialization potential in the environment/manufacturing sectors Grant Ontario $500,000 Technology Company
PRECARN Incorporated Industrial T-Gap To bring technologies closer to commercial readiness Grant Canada $100,000 Technology Start-up
Opportunities Fund To provide funding to employers and organizations for local/regional products Grant Canada Negotiable Any Company
Ontario Venture Capital Fund To attract talented fund managers and large investors and ensure that Ontario's emerging companies can fund the capital they need to grow in Ontario Grant Ontario Unknown Any Company
Ontario Targeted Wage Subsidy To enable employers to hire those facing barriers to employment by offering temp wage subsidies; provides jobs to those in need Employment Insurance Grant Ontario Any Any Company
Ontario Research Fund Research Infrastructure Program To promote research excellence by supporting eligible capital costs of research for Ontario Universities, colleges, hospitals and research institutes Grant Ontario Any Research Company
Ontario Research Fund Research Excellence To promote research excellence in Ontario by supporting transformative, internationally significant research of strategic value to Ontario Grant Ontario $8,000,000 Research Company
Ontario Job Creation Partnerships Provides work experience to job seekers within projects that benefit the community/economy Grant Ontario $400 Any Company
Ontario Exporters Fund To assist small and medium sized enterprises to become export ready and help them gain access to international markets Grant Ontario $55,000 Technology All
OMDC Interactive Digital Media Fund To support the creation of interactive digital media content products, to provide flexible funding options that support partnerships between Ontario companies, positive contribution to Ontario economy Grant Ontario $150,000 Media/Entertainment/Arts Company
OMDC Export Fund – Music To provide eligible Ontario companies with funding to pursue export development activities that correspond to a strategy for company growth Grant Ontario $12,000 Media/Entertainment/Arts Company
OMDC Export Fund – Interactive Digital Media Provide eligible companies with funding to participate in export development activities that correspond to a strategy for company growth Grant Ontario $12,000 Media/Entertainment/Arts Company
OMDC Export Fund – Film and Television To provide eligible Ontario companies with funding to pursue export development activities that correspond to a strategy for company growth Grant Ontario $12,000 Media/Entertainment/Arts Company
OMDC Export Fund – Book To provide eligible Ontario companies with funding to pursue export development activities that correspond to a strategy for company growth Grant Ontario $12,000 Media/Entertainment/Arts Company
OMDC Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund To support Ontario's media and entertainment industry development by supporting strategic partnerships that develop fresh approaches and solutions to needs of the media industry Grant Ontario $150,000 Media/Entertainment/Arts All
OCE Market Readiness To determine whether there is a market for the technology considered, if the technology can be licensed or to create new company where private investments can be made Grant Ontario $150,000 Any All
OCE Interact Initiate new industry-academic interactions creating collaborative research partnerships Grant Ontario $13,500 Any Company
OCE First Job Moves talented people from academia to industry; makes it possible for companies to improve ability to innovate by hiring young researchers with significant academic experience Grant Ontario $50,000 Any Company
OCE CCR Funding Support Canadian entrepreneurs to accelerate the commercial introduction of technologies and goods in the priority areas of the federal Science and Technology Strategy Grant Ontario $250,000 Technology All
OCE CCR Embedded Executive Program Fill critical business planning and strategy gaps in start-ups with an embedded executive whose salary will be partially funded by the program Grant Ontario $30,000 Technology Start-up
NSERC Ideas 2 Innovation Program (Phase 2) To accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology and promote its transfer to Canadian Companies Grant Canada $350,000 Technology Academic Staff
NSERC Ideas 2 Innovation Program (Phase 1) To accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology and promote its transfer to Canadian Companies Grant Canada $125,000 Technology Academic Staff
NSERC Collaborative Research and Development Grants Gives companies access to unique knowledge, expertise, and education available at Canadian post-secondary schools and train students who need technical experience provided by said companies Grant Canada $200,000 Any Company
NRC-IRAP Youth Employment Program To provide firms with support to hire post-secondary graduated Grant Canada $30,000 Technology Company
NRC-IRAP Financial Support To provide support to small and medium sized businesses to develop and commercialize Grant Canada Negotiable Any Company
Northern Ontario Youth Internship and Co-op Program To allow young adults to have access to work placements and internships in Northern Ontario Grant Ontario $13,750 Any Company
Northern Ontario Young Entrepreneur Program To mobilize young entrepreneurs between 18 and 29 who plan to start their own business for-for profit; cannot be an expansion or extension of self/relatives' business Grant Ontario $25,000 Any Start-up
Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program To mobilize entrepreneurs and community builders in the north to secure a prosperous economy and foster job creation Grant Ontario $125,000 Any Company
Northern Energy Project To help eligible Northern organizations to pursue clean renewable energy generation capacity Grant Ontario $250,000 Any Company
MITACS ACCELERATE To link businesses across industrial spectrum with university-based expertise Grant Canada $15,000 Any Student/Grad
MaRS Business Project Funding Providing enhanced resources to promising Ontario-based companies that are engaged with MaRS entrepreneurs and advisors to access specialized advisory services Grant Ontario $20,000 Technology Company
Labour Market Partnerships To encourage, support and facilitate human resource planning and labour market adjustments Grant Canada $1,000,000 Any All
Investment Cooperation Program To support responsible engagement in developing countries leading to economic growth and poverty reduction; sharing some of the costs in implementing these solutions Grant Canada $575,000 Any Company
Investing in Business Innovation To assist start-up businesses to accelerate the commercialization of new products, processes and practices by increasing, stimulating, and leveraging private sector investment Grant Ontario $1,000,000 Any Start-up
International Strategic Opportunities Program To fund strategic international collaborations between Ontario research institutions and the global research community Grant Ontario $150,000 Research All
International Science and Technology Partnership Program – Partnership Development Activities with India To call for a joint project involving scientific seminars and workshops, as well as exchanges of scientists and experts to each country Grant Canada $25,000 Technology Company
International Science and Technology Partnership Program – 3 way call for Collaborative R&D – 2010 To call for R&D projects in collaboration with Israeli and Chinese companies/participants Grant Canada $300,000 Technology Company
Intellectual Property Development Fund To allow entertainment and creative cluster companies to retain IP in Ontario; refund of 30% of prior costs of development Grant Ontario $150,000 Intellectual Property Company
Industry Partnership Proposal Program To develop and implement innovative and co-operative marketing programs to further the tourism industry of Ontario Grant Ontario $60,000 Tourism All
Industrial Research Assistance Program – IRAP To support small and medium enterprises in communities across Canada by providing grants, technological and networking assistance; provides investment in research and pre-competitive development technical projects Grant Canada $30,000 Technology Company
Industrial R&D Fellowships Encourage PhD grads in science and engineering to gain experience and seek careers, promote awareness of Canadian Universities Grant Canada $60,000 Any Company
ICT Career Focus To provide eligible companies with a subsidy to create work experience for post-secondary graduates under the age of 30 Grant International $10,000 Technology Company
Housing Internship for First Nations And Inuit Youth To assist Inuit and First Nations youth between the ages of 15 and 30 who are looking for sustainable employment in the housing industry Grant Canada $10,000 Housing/Construction Company
Grant Program for Writers and Publishers To provide support for the creation and publication of Canadian Literature by funding author residencies, literary readings and festivals Grant Canada Negotiable Media/Entertainment/Arts All
Grant Program For Artists To provide grants and services to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations Grant Canada Negotiable Media/Entertainment/Arts All
Going Global Science and Technology Fund To support projects designed to bring together Canadian researchers to foster identified opportunities for collaborative partnerships with key players in foreign countries Grant Canada $75,000 Technology Company
Global Commerce Support Program – Going Global Innovation Enhance Canada's international innovation efforts by supporting Canadian companies/R&D with companies in other countries Grant Canada $75,000 Any Company
GeoConnections Program To grow the online-usage of location based information, and evolve Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure Grant Canada Negotiable Geomatics All
Freight Technology Demonstration Fund To reduce the emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases by improving freight transportation Grant Canada $500,000 Transportation Company
External Research Program Encourage new ideas and innovative solutions for housing issues Grant Canada $25,000 Real Estate/Construction All
Export Market Access To assist small to medium-sized businesses to access and expand growth in new markets beyond the US Grant Ontario Any Any Company
Enabling Accessibility Fund – Small Project Component To support community-based projects across Canada that improve accessibility, remove barriers, and enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their communities Grant Canada $50,000 Any Company
Employer Signing Bonus To assist employers to hire and register youths under 25 years of age who left school and meet apprenticeship standards Grant Ontario $2,000 Trades All
EcoENERGY Innovation Initiative To support energy technology innovation to produce and use energy in a more clean and efficient way Grant Canada Negotiable Any Company
Eastern Ontario Development Fund Invest up to 50% for economic development projects valued at 100,000 or more; attract investment and support job creation in Eastern Ontario Grant Ontario $1,500,000 Any Company
DND/NSERC Research Partnership Program Strengthen Canadian defense industrial base, wealth generation and job creation Grant Canada $500,000 Defense Academic Staff
Defense Industrial Research Program Support strategic research interests of Canadian Forces, introduce new technologies Grant Canada $500,000 Defense Company
Conservation Fund To provide funding for action-oriented, sector-specific electricity conservation pilot projects to conserve energy in Ontario Grant Ontario $1,000,000 Any Company
CIDA Mass Media Initiative Raise awareness about international development and cooperation issues, tackle developing countries' issues Grant Canada $300,000 Media/Entertainment/Arts All
CBRNE/CRTI Strengthen Canada's preparedness in response to Chemical, Biological terrorist attack through science and technology Grant Canada $10,000,000 Defense Company
CANARIE – Green IT Pilot Program Carbon offsets to finance relocation of computer facilities to zero-carbon data centres Grant Canada $2,000,000 Internet Infrastructure All
Canada Periodical Fund To provide financial assistance to Canadian print-magazines, non-daily newspapers and digital periodicals to overcome market disadvantages Grant Canada $50,000 Media/Entertainment/Arts Company
Canada Feature Film Fund – Development, Production and Marketing Programs To encourage the making and marketing of Canadian feature films that have high box-office potential, while supporting a range of genres, budgets, companies and regions Grant Canada $305,000 Media/Entertainment/Arts Company
Canada Book Fund To foster a viable Canadian book industry that publishes and markets Canadian authored books Grant Canada Negotiable Media/Entertainment/Arts Company
Business Growth and Competitiveness – Youth internships To foster economic growth and increased competiveness of Northern Ontario's businesses by working with community and industry stakeholders Grant Ontario $27,500 Any Company
BDC Operating Line of Credit Guarantee To help financial institutions provide their clients with financing needed to remain competitive Grant Canada Negotiable Any Company
BDC Growth Capital for Aboriginal Businesses To increase access to capital for Aboriginal entrepreneurs wanting to expand or create a business Grant Canada $100,000 Any All
Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program To increase the level of collaborative activity between the aquaculture industry and the Fisheries deparment Grant Canada $1,200,000 Agriculture Company
Applied Research and Commercialization Initiative To encourage the collaboration between small and medium sized enterprises and post secondary institutions; provide up to 15 mil in funding for post secondary schools Grant Ontario $750,000 Any Company
AgriStability To provide support to businesses facing a large margin decline Grant Canada Negotiable Agriculture Company
AgriProcessing Initiative To enhance the competitiveness of agriculture-processing sector in Canada; adoption of innovative and new-to-company manufacturing technologies and processes essential to sustaining and improving agriculture sector Grant Canada $2,000,000 Agriculture Company
AgriMarketing To invite national industry associations and alliances to submit funding proposals from their SME members for export market Grant Canada $50,000 Agriculture Company
ADVANCE: Early Stage Innovation Assistance To provide technical assistance and support services to assist in the successful launch and growth of their early stage innovation Grant Ontario $5,000 Any Start-up
Achieving Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence Advancing innovation within manufacturing Grant Ontario $50,000 Manufacturing Company
Aboriginal Business Canada To promote the growth of a strong Aboriginal business sector in Canada by supporting the needs of the client based on the reasonableness and timeliness of returns on investment Grant Canada $100,000 Any All
Defense Research and Development Canada Technology Demonstration Program Impact future defence capabilities by demonstrating potential military utilities Funding Canada $6,000,000 Defense All
Ontario Emerging Technologies Fund Increase the amount of investment made directly into Ontario sectors: Clean technology, digital media, life sciences and advanced health technologies Equity Investment Ontario $250,000,000 Technology Company
OCE Collaborative Research Promote and harness innovative research partnerships between industry and post-secondary schools or research hospitals Equity Investment Ontario $200,000 Any Company
OCE Champions of Innovation Supports research and development of disruptive technologies that can potentially crate new markets and provide the basis for new start-ups Equity Investment Ontario $50,000 Technology All
Investment Accelerator Fund Seed fund designed to help Ontario based early-staged companies bring their products to market Equity Investment Ontario $500,000 Technology Start-up
EDC Equity Indirect Investment To access equity and venture capital to grow your international business Equity Investment Canada Any Any Company
EDC Equity Direct Investment To access equity and venture capital to grow your international business Equity Investment Canada $3,000,000 Technology Company
Community Ventures Capital Fund Economic development and diversification in knowledge-based, bio-products, technology and manufacturing sectors Equity Investment Ontario $500,000 Any Company
Canada Media Fund – Experimental Stream Product to be used for public or commercial use, subject to uptake by Canadian media industry and creates jobs; Equity Investment Canada $1,000,000 Software/mobile applications Company
Canada Media Fund – Convergent Stream To support the creation of TV shows and digital media content in drama, documentary, children's and performing arts genres Equity Investment Canada $200,000 Media/Entertainment/Arts Company
Work Sharing Program – Human Resources and Social Development Canada To help employers and workers avert temporary layoffs; work temporarily while receiving EI benefits in a reduction of level of business activity Employment Assistance Canada $0 Any Company
New Exporters to Border States Program To provide practical support to firms exporting to the US, ideal for anyone in marketing, sales, management, business development Education Ontario $0 Any Company
IT Exporters to the US Border States To provide practical support to firms exporting to the US Education Ontario $0 Transportation Company
Technology Development Program- Defense To provide financial support to encourage research and innovation organizations to work together to accelerate the development of large-scale technologies with commercial potential Contributions Ontario $20,000,000 Defense Company
Southern Ontario Development Program To promote economic development, diversification, and innovation in Southern Ontario with approximately 100 mil in fund Contributions Ontario Any Any Company
Women 2.0 Pitch Night To increase the number of woman committed to entrepreneurs with the right networks and resources for growing their companies by providing feedback and opinions from executives and investors Award International $0 Any All
The Tech Awards To recognize the achievements of laureates improving the human condition through the use of technology Award International $50,000 Any All
The Alouette Award To award an astounding achievement in space technology, applications, science or engineering Award Canada $0 Aeronautics All
SSMARt Innovation Leader of the Year To acknowledge an IT/science leader who's leadership and/or creative use of science/technology has helped customer relations and positive impact on community Award Ontario $0 Any Company
SSMARt Innovation Company of the Year To acknowledge businesses in Sault St Marie in the Science and Technology sector that show innovation and dedication to improvement Award Ontario $0 Technology Company
SSMARt Innovation Best Website Award To acknowledge businesses in the Algoma district with the most effective website (still online) Award Ontario $0 Website Design All
SSMARt Awards Innovation Project of the Year To promote science and technology leadership, such as advancing the winning organization, improvement of client relations and improving IT sector in Sault St. Marie Award Ontario $0 Any Company
Rolex Young Laureates Programme Young Laureates Programme enables young students to tackle most pressing issues in the world Award International $50,000 Science All
Rolex Awards for Enterprise To recognize and reward innovation for those benefitting their fields of endeavour, their communities and the world Award International $100,000 Science All
OCE Martin Walmsley Fellowship To support an academic innovator working to transfer technology with the support of OCE into a new technologically innovative business venture Award Ontario $100,000 Technology Academic Staff
New Directions Research Program To stimulate the growth and competitiveness of Ontario's agri-food sector through investment and high-quality research Award Ontario $200,000 Agriculture All
MRI Premier Catalyst Award for The Start-Up Company with the Best Innovation To award start-ups with outstanding achievements, growing revenues, and potential to become a market leader based on their breakthrough technology Award Ontario $200,000 Any Start-up
MRI Premier Catalyst Award for The Company with the Best Innovation To award start-ups with outstanding achievements, growing revenues, and potential to become a market leader based on their breakthrough technology Award Ontario $200,000 Any Company
MRI Premier Catalyst Award for Innovator of the Year To award innovators who play a significant role in developing a product or service based on breakthrough technology and show potential Award Ontario $200,000 Any Company
MRI Premier Catalyst Award for Best Young Innovator To award early stage innovators who play a significant role in developing a product or service based on breakthrough technology and show potential Award Ontario $200,000 Any Start-up
Innovation in Engineering Awards To recognize and reward innovation Award International $0 Technology All
Global Security Challenge – Cyber Security Challenge 2010 Seeking cyber-security innovations to combat criminals in digital/online space Award International $10,000 Security All
Global Security Challenge – Best Security Start-up 2010 Seeking hardware/software solutions to protect people, infrastructure, and data systems from terrorist/criminal attacks and natural disasters Award International $200,000 Security Company
Global Security Challenge – Best Security SME 2010 Seeking hardware/software solutions to protect people, infrastructure, and data systems from terrorist/criminal attacks and natural disasters Award International $300,000 Security Company
BDC Young Entrepreneur Award Pays tribute to outstanding young entrepreneurs; nationwide visibility, networking, media relations training, skills development opportunities Award Canada $10,000 Any Start-up
Atherton Entrepreneurship Award Assist under 35's who have been at Queen's for more than 3 years with entrepreneurship business Award Canada $34,000 Any Student/Grad