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Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Government of Canada, Ryerson University, Brookfield Institute
The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) shares research and resources on women entrepreneurs in Canada. Made up of 10 regional hubs, WEKH operates in both official languages and includes a network of over 250 organizations, reaching more than 100,000 women entrepreneurs.
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Canada Digital Adoption Program
Government of Canada
Offers grants up to $15,000, interest free loans up to $100,000 and advisory services to help eligible small and medium enterprises digitalize business operations or boost e-commerce capacity.
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Magnet Business Growth Portal
Magnet
Receive real-time updates matching businesses to growth opportunities, including:
– Grants, wage subsidies, and recovery funding
– Learning and networking opportunities
– Updates on labour market research and trends
– Trade missions and export funding
– Resources to support your business in navigating COVID-19 and recovery
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Black Innovation Launchpad
RYERSON DMZ
A free virtual skills development platform and year-round program geared at building the next generation of successful Black entrepreneurs. The program is open to learners of all ages from around the world to help participants develop the personal and professional skills needed to kick-start their entrepreneurial journey. This program is a part of Ryerson DMZ’s Black Innovation Programs, and additional initiatives include the Black Innovation Bootcamp and Black Innovation Fellowship.
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Futurpreneur Black Entrepreneur Startup Program
RBC and BDC
This program aims to provide Black entrepreneurs (aged 18-39) with start-up loan financing, up to two year of mentorship, and access to resources and networking opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs across Canada.
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| Investment Accelerator Fund | MaRS Discovery District | Investments of $500,000 | Available to IT, Health and Cleantech companies that are in the early-stage of technology, close to commercialization, ideally have a product that has been built, and there is some early market traction. | Life Sciences, Cleantech, ICT, | Financing & Venture Capital, | Early Stage/Start-Up | http://www.marsiaf.com/why-iaf/ |
| Canada Small Business Financing Program | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Maximum loan of $1 million, of which no more than $500,000 can be used or purchasing leasehold improvements or improving leased property and purchasing or improving new or used equipment | Available for small businesses or start-ups operating for profit in Canada with gross annual revenues of $10 million or less. | Any Sector, | Financing & Venture Capital, | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Early Stage/Start-Up | http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/csbfp-pfpec.nsf/eng/h_la02855.html |
| Amplify Capital | MaRS Discovery District | Initial investments range from $500,000 to $750,000 in Seed and Series A funding, additional capital for follow-on funding potential | A seed stage venture fund investing in technology companies solving for social and environmental market gaps. | Life Sciences, Cleantech, Other, Any Sector | Financing & Venture Capital, | Early Stage/Start-Up | https://www.amplifycapital.ca/ |
| Ontario Creates | Ontario Media Development Corporation | Program specific levels of funding | Range of programs to provide Ontarios cultural entrepreneurs from the book and magazine publishing, film and television production, sound recording and interactive digital media content industries with the opportunity to grow their businesses. | Other, | Business Supports, | Any Size, | https://www.ontariocreates.ca/ |
| Matching Investment Fund | Canadian Dairy Commission | Non-repayable contributions of 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $150,000 | Available for companies and Food Technology Centres with product development initiatives that help stimulate demand for Canadian dairy products and ingredients. | Food & Beverage, | Business Supports, | Any Size, | https://www.cdc-ccl.ca/en/node/748 |
| FinTech Sandbox | Ontario Centre of Innovation | Access to data, networks, platforms, and events for the financial technology sector | Available to fintech small and medium sized enterprises and start-ups throughout Ontario looking for free access to critical data, development tools and a curated network of customers for free. | Financial Services, ICT, | Business Supports, | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Early Stage/Start-Up | https://fintechsandbox.org/what-we-offer |
| Innovative Solutions Canada | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Funding assessed on a case-by-case basis | Various funding programs offered thoughout the year designed to support the development of early-stage R&D and prototype testing. | Any Sector, ICT | Early Stage and Pre-Commercial Support, | Early Stage/Start-Up | http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/101.nsf/eng/home |
| Ontario Computer Animation & Special Effects Tax Credit | Ontario Creates | Refundable tax credit of 18% of eligible Ontario labour expenditures | Available to companies to cover labour expenditures incurred to eligible computer animation and special effects activities. Qualifying corporations may include animation or visual effects houses, post-production houses and film and television production companies which perform eligible computer animation and special effects activities. | Other, ICT | Tax Incentives and Credits | Any Size, | https://www.ontariocreates.ca/tax-incentives/ocase |
| Ontario Film & Television Tax Credit | Ontario Creates | Refundable tax credit, generally 35% of eligible Ontario labour expenditures | Available to companies to cover labour expenditures incurred by a qualifying production company with respect to an eligible Ontario production. This tax credit is generally harmonized with the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit. | Other, ICT | Tax Incentives and Credits | Any Size, | https://www.ontariocreates.ca/tax-incentives/ofttc |
| Ontario Production Services Tax Credit | Ontario Creates | Refundable tax credit of 21.5% of all qualifying production expenditures incurred in Ontario | Available to companies to cover qualifying production expenditures incurred by a qualifying corporation with respect to an eligible film or television production. This tax credit can be combined with the federal Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit. There are no per-project or annual corporate tax credit limits. | Other, ICT | Tax Incentives and Credits | Any Size, | https://www.ontariocreates.ca/tax-incentives/opstc |
| Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit | Ontario Creates | Refundable tax credit of 40% for eligible labour, marketing and distribution expenditures | Available to qualifying corporations for expenditures related to the creation of eligible interactive digital media products. | ICT, Other, | Tax Incentives and Credits | Any Size, | https://www.ontariocreates.ca/tax-incentives/oidmtc |
| Ontario Small Business Deduction | Ministry of Finance | Reduces the corporate income tax rate from 3.5% to 3.2% on the first $500,000 of active business income | Available to Canadian-controlled private corporations. | Any Sector, | Tax Incentives and Credits, | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), | https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/corporations/provincial-territorial-corporation-tax/ontario-provincial-corporation-tax/ontario-small-business-deduction.html |
| Ontario Tax Credit for Manufacturing and Processing | Ministry of Finance | Tax credit to reduce the corporate income tax rate to 10% | Available to manufacturing and processing companies if the corporation has had Ontario taxable income during the tax year as well as eligible Canadian profits from manufacturing and processing, fishing, farming, mining and logging. | Life Sciences, Automotive, Aerospace, Food & Beverage, Cleantech, Other, | Tax Incentives and Credits, | Any Size, | https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/corporations/provincial-territorial-corporation-tax/ontario-provincial-corporation-tax/ontario-tax-credit-manufacturing-processing.html |
| School of Social Entrepreneurs | School of Social Entrepreneurs | Subsidized or free training and education programming | Provides training workshops and programs that support entrepreneurship focused on social and environmental change. | Any Sector, | Early Stage and Pre-Commercial Support, | Early Stage/Start-Up | https://www.the-sse.ca/ |
| Accelerated Investment Incentive | Canada Revenue Agency | Up to 100% capital cost allowance | Provides an enhanced capital cost allowance (CCA) on equipment purchases, including full expensing in the first year for manufacturing and processing (M&P) and clean energy equipment. | Life Sciences, Automotive, Aerospace, Food & Beverage, Cleantech, Other, | Strategic Investments & Technology Adoption, Tax Incentives and Credits | Any Size, | https://www.investcanada.ca/incentives-programs/accelerated-investment-incentive |
| Business Development Bank of Canada | Government of Canada | Range of Financing and Advisory Services | Provides a range of financing and business advisory services for all stages of business development. | Any Sector, | Strategic Investments & Technology Adoption, Early Stage and Pre-Commercial Support, Business Supports, Financing & Venture Capital, | Any Size, Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Large Business, Early Stage/Start-Up | https://www.bdc.ca/en/pages/home.aspx |
| Ontario Automotive Modernization Program | Province of Ontario | Up to $150,000 to help cover up to 50% of eligible project costs | Available to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the automotive supply chain support investments related to technology adoption and lean manufacturing. | Automotive, | Strategic Investments & Technology Adoption, | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), | https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-automotive-modernization-program?_ga=2.9079101.968952162.1597769133-312176872.1574860301 |
| Impact Investing | Toronto Atmospheric Fund | Financing structures vary and are offered on a case-by-case basis - up to $2 million | Available to businesses looking to accelerate the adoption of new, low-carbon technologies but are facing difficulty accessing capital, addressing clients lack of familiarity with new technology or addressing the absence of a track-record in the marketplace. | Any Sector, | Strategic Investments & Technology Adoption, Financing & Venture Capital, Clean Technology and Infrastructure Support, | Any Size, | http://taf.ca/impact-investing/ |
| SDTC Funding | Sustainable Development Technology Canada | Non-repayable contribution, on average 33% and up to 40% of eligible project costs for any given project. | Funding to promising clean technology development and demonstration projects that are start-ups or scale-ups. The technology must demonstrate the potential for GHG emissions reductions, reductions in water consumption and/or the reduction of water, soil or air contamination. The project must include some further development of the technology, mitigate existing technology risk and include validation of the economic viability of the technology. | Cleantech, | Commercialization, Clean Technology and Infrastructure Support, | Any Size, | https://www.sdtc.ca/en/ |
| Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) Program | FedDev Ontario | No-interest, repayable contributions from $500,000 up to $10 million per project | Funding to accelerate the growth of firms and assist with the adoption of new, innovative technologies that support scale-up, productivity, and the development of and entry into new markets | Any Sector, | Global Market Access, Strategic Investments & Technology Adoption, | Any Size, | https://www.feddevontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/02466.html?OpenDocument |
| Voucher for Innovation and Productivity (VIP) | Ontario Centre of Innovation | Funding from $20,000 to $150,000 to the post-secondary institution | Program helps companies develop, implement and commercialize technical innovations by supporting partnerships between Ontario's industry and publicly funded post-secondary institutions. | Any Sector, | Research & Development Support, Commercialization, | Any Size, | https://www.oc-innovation.ca/programs/voucher-for-innovation-and-productivity-vip/ |
| Strategic Innovation Fund | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Repayable and non-repayable contributions assessed on a case-by-case basis | Available to firms of all sizes across all of Canadas industrial and technology sectors to encourage research and development, facilitate the growth and expansion of firms, attract and retain large scale investments and advanced collaboration with academia and non-profit organizations. | Any Sector, | Research & Development Support, Commercialization, Strategic Investments & Technology Adoption, Early Stage and Pre-Commercial Support, | Any Size, | http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/125.nsf/eng/home |
| CanExport Innovation | Trade Commissioner Service | Up to $75,000 in funding | Support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to assist with research and development (R&D) for a single technology: Up to 75% of costs to pursue and sign collaborative R&D agreements with international partners and investors to co-develop, validate or adapt technologies for commercialization. | Any Sector, | International Partnerships, Commercialization, Research & Development Support, Global Market Access, Strategic Investments & Technology Adoption | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), | https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/innovation/index.aspx?lang=eng |
| Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation | Western Ontario Community Futures Development Corporation Association | Interest-bearing term loans of $150,000 to $500,000 | Available to high-growth, innovative small and medium-sized enterprises to support late stage commercialization, new product or service development, new applications or markets, and development or implementation of new processes or technologies. | Any Sector, | Research & Development Support, Global Market Access, Commercialization, Strategic Investments & Technology Adoption, Early Stage and Pre-Commercial Support, Financing & Venture Capital, | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), | https://www.sofii.ca/en/ |
| Canadian International Innovation Program | Global Affairs Canada and National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program | Funding assessed on a case-by-case basis | Seed funding to support Canadian small or medium-sized enterprises pursuing international research and development collaboration with a foreign partner on projects that have the potential for commercialization. The program can help Canadian businesses find research and development partnerships in: Brazil, China, India, Israel, and South Korea. | Any Sector, | International Partnerships, Global Market Access, Commercialization, | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), | https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/ciip-pcii/index.aspx?lang=eng |
| Canada Post Solutions for Small Business | Canada Post | Membership-based savings program to support small businesses with shipping, marketing and e-commerce | Small businesses can gain access to tools and savings to support business growth. Key features include shipping, direct mail and packaging discounts; direct mail marketing tools; and e-commerce partnership tools with Shopify and PayPal. | Any Sector, | Shipping Support, | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), | https://www.canadapost.ca/cpc/en/business/small-business.page? |
| Eurostars | National Research Council Canada-Industrial Research Assistance Program | Access to technology, expertise and markets in Europe and beyond | Available to small and medium sized enterprises performing research and development with a focus on a technological area with an aim to develop a new product, process or service alongside partners/participants in Eurostars countries (European Union). | Any Sector, | International Partnerships, Research & Development Support, Global Market Access | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), | https://nrc.canada.ca/en/support-technology-innovation/eurostars-program |
| Next Generation Network Program | Ontario Centre of Innovation | Funding of up to $50,000 | Supports opportunities for Ontario-based small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME) to use the CENGN testbed to further develop proof-of-concept or demonstrations that could lead to new technologies, products, processes and/or services. Funding is available for stand-alone SME projects or SME collaborations with industry partners and/or public sector organizations such as municipalities, healthcare facilities or public utilities. Proof-of-concept project activities can include, but are not limited to, technology adoption demonstration, start-up or scale-up support, prototyping, product testing and applied research and development. | Any Sector, | Research & Development Support, Early Stage and Pre-Commercial Support, | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Early Stage/Start-Up | https://www.oc-innovation.ca/programs/next-generation-networks-demonstration-program/ |
| Financial support for Technology Innovation - NRC IRAP | National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) | In 2018‑2019, NRC IRAP was mandated to expand its support to include an increased funding threshold of up to $10 million for larger research and development projects. | NRC IRAP provides funding to support research and development projects at various stages of the innovation cycle. | Any Sector, | Commercialization, Strategic Investments & Technology Adoption | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), | https://nrc.canada.ca/en/support-technology-innovation/financial-support-technology-innovation-through-nrc-irap |
| Black Innovation Launchpad | Ryerson DMZ, Province of Ontario | No funding | Launchpad is a completely virtual skills development platform to help aspiring Black founders develop the personal and professional skills needed to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey | Any Sector, | Early Stage and Pre-Commercial Support, | Early Stage/Start-Up | https://dmz.ryerson.ca/BI-Launchpad/ |
| Black Innovation Fellowship | Ryerson DMZ, Province of Ontario | No funding | Six week incubator helps early-stage startups build upon their initial success to achieve product-market fit. | Any Sector, | Early Stage and Pre-Commercial Support, | Early Stage/Start-Up | https://dmz.ryerson.ca/BI-Fellowship/ |
| Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF) | Province of Ontario | Up to 66% of marketing and promotional costs | Aims to increase cultural tourism by providing up-front working capital directed towards the applicant’s marketing and promotional costs. Only non-profits eligible. | Tourism, Arts & Culture | Business Supports, | Any Size, | https://www.ocaf.on.ca/ |
| Futurpreneur Black Entrepreneur Startup Program | Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) | Financing from $5,000 to $60,000 | This program aims to provide Black entrepreneurs (aged 18-39) with startup loan financing, up to two year of mentorship, and access to resources and networking opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs across Canada. | Any Sector, | Business Supports, | Any Size, | https://www.futurpreneur.ca/en/besp/ |
| Venture Ontario Fund | Ontario Capital Growth Corporation | Venture capital investments assessed on a case-by-case basis | The fund will invest in venture capital funds focussing on in-demand, high-growth sectors where Ontario has a competitive advantage including life sciences, medical devices, clean technology, information technology and artificial intelligence. | Cleantech, Life Sciences, ICT | Financing & Venture Capital, | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Early Stage/Start-Up | https://www.ocgc.gov.on.ca/ |
| Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Venture capital investments assessed on a case-by-case basis | The Venture Capital Catalyst Initative (VCCI) will leverage private sector and other capital to inject a total of over $1.7 billion into the venture capital (VC) marketplace. A renewed VCCI builds on this momentum by investing $350 million in large national funds to support Canadian VC fund managers, $50 million in the life sciences sector and $50 million in inclusive growth. Through this investment, there is dedicated support for under-represented groups in the VC ecosystem such as women, Indigenous and racialized communities. | Any Sector, Life Sciences, Cleantech | Financing & Venture Capital, | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Early Stage/Start-Up | https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/061.nsf/eng/h_03052.html |
| Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grants | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Up to $15,000 per organization under the Travel and Small-Scale Initiative streams; Up to $50,000 under the Project stream | Funds eligible Indigenous organizations to fund travel, small-scale initiatives and projects related to intellectual property, Indigenous knowledge and Indigenous cultural expressions. | Any Sector | Research & Development Support, Commercialization, | Any Size | https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/108.nsf/eng/h_00010.html |
| The Site Readiness Program | Province of Ontario | Successful applicants will be reimbursed for 50% of their eligible costs, up to $25,000, once they complete the program. | The Site Readiness Program is a funding initiative to help industrial sites become more equipped to attract investment. | Any Sector | Commercialization | Any Size, | https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-investment-ready-certified-site-designation-your-industrial-property |
| Regional Development Program: Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream | Province of Ontario | Up to 15% of project costs. | The Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) Stream will provide financial support to advanced manufacturing companies with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises across Ontario. It will provide investments in: capital equipment technology adoption skills development. | Advanced Manufacturing | Commercialization | Any Size, | https://www.ontario.ca/page/regional-development-program-advanced-manufacturing-and-innovation-competitiveness-stream |
| Canada Digital Adoption Program | Government of Canada | $2,400 to $15,000 grants plus up to $100,000 interest free loan. | Canada Digital Adoption Program offers grants, interest free loans and advisory services to help small and medium enterprises digitalize business operations or boost e-commerce capacity. | Any Sector, | Strategic Investments & Technology Adoption | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) | https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/152.nsf/eng/home |
| Intellectual Property Ontario | Province of Ontario | Intellectual Property Ontario will provide expert intellectual property (IP) advice and access to IP resources to help researchers and companies better understand how to maximize the value of IP, strengthen their capacity to grow, compete in the market, and enhance research and commercialization outcomes. | General | https://www.ontario.ca/page/intellectual-property-ontario | |||
| Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) Program | Province of Ontario | Non-repayable grants of up to $10,000 and individual coaching | The Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) Grant Program helps to remove economic barriers by providing funding, training, and culturally-relevant services to entrepreneurs. Successful applicants will receive a $10,000 grant to faciliate innovation and growth, as well as training and coaching for sustainable economic development. Online training for RAISE will include modules about business financials, cash flow management, creating a business plan, business operations, marketing and public relations strategies, and digital transformation. RAISE will also provide culturally-relevant business coaching to assist entrepreneurs in realizing their business plans and reducing barriers to information and services. | Any Sector, | Business Development Planning & Advisory Resources, | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) | https://digitalmainstreet.ca/raise/ |
| Medical Innovation Xchange (MIX) | Medical Innovation Xchange (MIX), Province of Ontario | Advisory services | Assistance for Canadian medical technology startups to scale up successufully offering mentoring, financial advisory and facilitating industry connections. | Advanced Manufacturing | Business Development Planning & Advisory Resources, | Any Size, | https://www.medicalinnovationxchange.com/ |
| ArchAngel Network of Funds | ArchAngel | Venture capital | A consortium of superangels and venture capitalists, from the Toronto-Waterloo Innovation Corridor ecosystem have come together to create an early stage investment fund to support Canada’s new entrepreneurs and proven innovators for the current COVID-19 crisis. The fund is meant to augment government COID-19 counter measures with additional capital, global partner networks, and expertise. | Any Sector, | Financing & Venture Capital, | Early Stage/Start-Up, Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) | http://archangelnetwork.ca |
| Futurpreneur Financing | Futurpreneur Canada; Business Development Bank of Canada | Upto $60,000 collateral free loan | Offers collateral-free loans of up to $60,000 at better interest rates than most banks. | Any Sector, | Financing & Venture Capital, | Early Stage/Start-Up | https://www.futurpreneur.ca/en/get-started/financing-and-mentoring/ |
| Futurpreneur Financing for Indigenous Entrepreneurs | Futurpreneur Canada; Business Development Bank of Canada | Up to $60,000 collateral free loan | Offers collateral-free loans of up to $60,000 at better interest rates than most banks. In addition, offers a program with up to two years of mentorship, plus access to resources and networking opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs across Canada for Indigenous entrepreneurs age 18-39 . | Any Sector, | Financing & Venture Capital, | Early Stage/Start-Up | https://www.futurpreneur.ca/en/indigenous |
| Tender Opportunities for Canadian Black Owned or Led Small Businesses | Government of Canada | Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has posted several tender opportunities for Canadian Black owned or led small businesses. These tender opportunities are part of a procurement pilot program to open bidding opportunities for Canadian Black owned or led small businesses. The pilot program will inform the expanded use of targeted approaches to increasing diversity in future procurements and support opportunity and economic growth for Black Canadians. It supports the Black Entrepreneurship Program, which will help Black Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs grow their businesses and succeed now and into the future. | Any Sector, | Business Development Planning & Advisory Resources, | Early Stage/Start-Up, Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) | https://buyandsell.gc.ca/tender-opportunities-for-canadian-black-owned-or-led-small-businesses | |
| Black Entrepreneur Program | Black Opportunity Fund | Advisory service program offerings in 90 day, 6 month, or 1 year in duration based on assessed need. Successful application will receive non-repayalbe funding to support their business upon completion of key program milestones. | Established to provide Canadian Black entrepreneurs who have been unable to access traditional funding from financial institutions, with business education, financial literacy, skills training and support to help build their capacity and knowledge to operate successful, sustainable businesses. | Any Sector, | Business Development Planning & Advisory Resources, | Early Stage/Start-Up, | https://blackopportunityfund.ca/funding-programs/black-entrepreneur-program/ |
| CPA Small Business Financial Literacy Tool Kit | Chartered Professional Acccounts of Canada | Financial literacy resources | Supported by Government of Ontario funding, the CPA Canada Financial Literacy Program has put together resources to help you manage the finances of your small business and provide you with the tools you need. | Any Sector, | Business Development Planning & Advisory Resources, | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) | https://www.cpacanada.ca/en/public-interest/financial-literacy/financial-literacy-resources/small-and-medium-businesses-financial-literacy-resources |
| Indigenous Entrepreneurship Grant | Hydro One | Indigenous-owned businesses headquartered in Ontario are invited to apply to one of two grant levels. Level 1: $2,500 grant + CCAB membership | Level 2: $7,500 grant + CCAB membership | The grant is administered through Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business’s Tools and Financing for Aboriginal Business (TFAB) program to enhance Aboriginal entrepreneurship through providing access to development and networks. | Any Sector, | Business Supports, | Any Size, | https://www.hydroone.com/about/indigenous-relations?utm_source=news_release&utm_medium=vanity_url&utm_campaign=ccab_grants_2022 |
| Canada Brand for Agri-Food Businesses and Associations | Government of Canada | Digital tools to complement and strenghten agri-food business marketing activities | The Government of Canada will refresh the Canada Brand platform to ensure industry and partners have access to new graphics and tools optimized for today’s digital platforms. The refresh will also enable them to reach more consumers and enhance virtual connections with international buyers, and will include a modernized look, signature, messaging, and suite of digital-first marketing products for the Canada Brand. The Canada Brand program is open to Canadian entities that have a role in producing, promoting or supporting Canadian agriculture, food and seafood products. It currently includes branding and graphics material, photography for use in marketing and promotional materials, Canadian content statements, messaging on Canada’s advantages and promotion at Canada Pavilions for international trade shows. | Food & Beverage, | Business Supports, | Any Size, | https://marquecanadabrand.agr.gc.ca/intro/index-eng.html |
| Black Innovation Bootcamp | Ryerson DMZ, Province of Ontario | No funding | Six-week program designed to support very early-stage Black tech founders around the world. The Bootcamp aims to help founders validate their business ideas and market opportunity, as well as build their first prototype and MVP. Two program stream accepting applications; Incubator and Pre-Incubator. | Any Sector, | Early Stage and Pre-Commercial Support, | Early Stage/Start-Up | https://dmz.ryerson.ca/BI-Bootcamp/ |
| Magnet Business Growth Portal | Magnet | Access to business growth resources and information | Receive real-time updates matching businesses to growth opportunities, including: - Grants, wage subsidies, and recovery funding - Learning and networking opportunities - Updates on labour market research and trends - Trade missions and export funding - Resources to support your business in navigating COVID-19 and recovery | General | Business Supports, | Any Size, | https://magnet.today/business/growth/ |
| Life Sciences Innovation Fund | Province of Ontario | Up to $500,000 in early stage risk capital | The fund is aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by life sciences entrepreneurs moving innovative and capital-intensive investments from a conceptual stage through to commercialization. | Life Sciences | Commercialization, Financing & Venture Capital, | Early Stage/Start-Up | https://www.oc-innovation.ca/programs/life-sciences-innovation-fund/ |
| Food Enterprise Certification Program | Government of Canada | Certification program consisting of two sessions. | The trade certification program educates small businesses on how to meet trading partner requirements across grocery and foodservice channels and provides guidance and resources through the product listing process. | Business Development Planning & Advisory Resources, | Early Stage/Start-Up | https://gs1ca.org/small-business/trade-certification/#gs1cahb | |
| Collaborate 2 Commercialize | Ontario Centre of Innovation | Up to 50% of total eligible project costs, from $20,000 to $150,000 | Supports the collaboration between Academia and Industry to solve an industry-based problem and drive the commercialization of Intellectual Property (IP). | Any Sector, | Financing & Venture Capital, | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Early Stage/Start-Up | https://www.oc-innovation.ca/programs/collaborate-2-commercialize/ |
| Ontario Collaborative Innovation Platform | Province of Ontario | Access to research experts and funding partners | The Ontario Collaborative Innovation Platfor (OCIP) simplifies the process of setting up an R&D partnership and provides businesses with access to supporting services to turn ideas and prototypes into commercial success. | Any Sector, | Business Development Planning & Advisory Resources, | https://ocip.ecampusontario.ca/ | |
| Ready 4 Market | Ontario Centres of Innovation | Investments are up to $250,000 and total round sizes range from $500,000 to $2 million | OCI co-invests with angel and other investors in early-stage Ontario-based start-ups with competitive IP commercializing transformative technologies to support their growth into scalable businesses. | Any Sector, | Financing & Venture Capital, | Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) | https://www.oc-innovation.ca/programs/ready-4-market/ |
| Venture LAB | Venture LAB | No Funding | Support and direction connections for founders to raise capital, attract and retain talent, commercialize technology and IP and acquire customers. | Life Sciences, Cleantech, ICT, Advanced Manufacturing | Business Development Planning & Advisory Resources, Research & Development Support, Commercialization | https://www.venturelab.ca/ | |
| Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business | Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business | Programming and resources for members to cultivate economic opportunities for Indigenous businesses | CCAB is committed to the full participation of Indigenous peoples in Canada's economy. As a national, non-partisan association, its mission is to promote, strengthen and enhance a prosperous Indigenous economy through the fostering of business relationships, opportunities, and awareness. | https://www.ccab.com/ |