October 13, 2014 – At Nanyang Technological University, researchers developed a gel titanium dioxide battery with a 20-year lifespan plus the capacity to recharge the battery up to 70% within two minutes. October 23, 2001 – The first generation iPod,… Read more »
Linking Government Grants to SR&ED: Digital Media Sector
Over the last twenty years, indirect funding has become the most common source of funding for eligible research and development (R&D) work. The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive program has been used as one of the main… Read more »
Techtoberfest – Investment and Funding Opportunities for Startups
Communitech will be hosting its Techtoberfest 2015 event from October 13 – 14. This two-day conference is geared towards CEOs and founders of startups that are looking to learn more about investment opportunities. In addition to the multitude of presentations… Read more »
Learn From The Experts: Government Funding Seminar in Abbotsford, BC
Don’t miss an opportunity to learn from the experts about how different government funding programs can help you realize and accelerate your corporate goals. Register today to attend a free breakfast seminar on government funding and learn about funding opportunities to… Read more »
2015 Waterloo Innovation Summit: What Drives Leading Innovative Ecosystems?
The 2015 Waterloo Innovation Summit begins today as a three day event that features a guided tour of the Waterloo Region ecosystem as well as a distinguished lineup of keynote speakers, firesides chats, and panel sessions at the main summit… Read more »
Summary of Provincial and Territorial R&D Tax Credits
The Canada Revenue Agency has recently released the most current summary of provincial and territorial R&D tax credits. Recent program developments by region include: Manitoba As of January 1, 2014, the definition of ‘eligible expenditures’ has been amended in line… Read more »
Linking Government Grants to SR&ED: Capital Equipment
The Canadian government allocates a portion of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to direct and indirect funding for businesses. Direct funding is made available in the form of repayable and non-repayable grants, while indirect funding is available in the form… Read more »
Linking Government Grants to SR&ED: Business Expansion
In order to sustain a thriving economy, the government of Canada continually invests in business growth and expansion through various direct and indirect sources of funding. Over the past five years approximately 35% of Canadian gross domestic expenditure on R&D… Read more »
NorthBridge Success Story: Ontario Manufacturer Leverages SR&ED Program to Compete in Automotive Industry
The automotive industry is constantly changing and seeking new innovations in product development in order to satisfy the ever-growing demands of consumers. One of our manufacturing clients in Ontario continuously develops highly innovative products to remain competitive in this industry;… Read more »