Among various funds and grants available to industries there are grants specifically awarded to professional artists and innovators. To promote importance and impact of the professional artists’ works, the Canada Council of Arts awards grants to artists, groups, collectives and art organizations. This is to help the artists to achieve their artistic endeavours and present their works in the … [Read more...] about Grants for Professional Artists – Part 1.
Small Business Funds
NSERC Engage – Is it for you?
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), a known name among academic institutions and business sectors, has been working to foster partnerships between academic institutions and businesses by providing research grants, knowledge resources, facilities and skilled talent for the purpose of leading innovation and encouraging technological research and development. There … [Read more...] about NSERC Engage – Is it for you?
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
Funding Opprtunities for Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs
Among various funding opportunities for hiring and training, OCE provides one of the comprehensive programs for young students and entrepreneurs. Ontario Centres of Excellence(OCE) offers different programs intended to help and develop the capacity of research institutions in Ontario. The main goal of OCE's programs is to assist and encourage technology based start-ups and entrepreneurs an … [Read more...] about Funding Opprtunities for Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs
Up to $500k small business loans
Other than banks and financial institutions there are a number of funding programs available to Small Medium-sized Enterprises(SMEs) providing up to $500k small business loans with low or zero interests. Either you are at early stages of establishing your business or at final stages for commercializing your developed products you may qualify. Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation … [Read more...] about Up to $500k small business loans
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