Canada’s Digital Technology Cluster is a national platform designed to help organizations move faster from innovation to commercialization by reducing risk, accelerating adoption, and unlocking collaboration across industry, academia, and government. The Digital...
Funding
International growth can be challenging — unless you have funding and the right partners and connections already lined up.
The Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) supports Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to build international R&D collaborations that help commercialize innovations abroad. It provides funding to work with foreign partners through...
IRAP stands out as Canada’s leading SME innovation engine, with over $1B invested in companies.
NRC IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program) isn’t only a grant—it gives SMEs access to money, advisory support and provides a network. Objective Support Canadian SMEs in building innovation capacity and taking new technologies to market Provide technical +...
Ontario manufacturers: Don’t miss this new high-impact funding window
If you operate in advanced manufacturing in Ontario, a major opportunity has opened that can significantly accelerate your growth. The province’s Advanced Manufacturing & Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) stream is one of the most valuable programs available for...
Empowering female entrepreneurs: Closing the capital gap
Female-led businesses continue to face significant barriers—not only in visibility and networks, but especially when it comes to access to capital. That’s where DELIA, powered by Nventure, is making a meaningful difference. What Is DELIA? “DELIA” actually stands for...
Your business is ready to grow — the financing just needs to catch up.
For many small businesses, traditional financing is tough to secure — especially without large collateral or a long operating history. The Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) is designed to change that. By sharing the risk with lenders, the federal...
If you’re investing in R&D in Canada, you should be claiming SR&ED
SR&ED: Turning Research & Development into Real Returns The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is a federal tax incentive initiative offered by the Government of Canada. It is designed to support and encourage businesses of all sizes...
Strengthening canadian businesses amid trade uncertainty
In an increasingly uncertain global economy, shifting and expanding tariffs are placing new pressures on Canadian businesses — disrupting supply chains, increasing input costs, and eroding export competitiveness. To help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)...
What is the one thing all growing companies require? Access to capital.
There are currently hundreds of government funding programs available municipally, provincially and federally across Canada that support small to medium-sized businesses. Many that you probably have never heard of. Starting next week, we’ll be sharing one funding...