Under the current global and economic conditions, leveraging multiple government funding sources is critical for business survival. Various federal and provincial programs can be combined or “stacked” to maximize funding, as long as costs are separated and the criteria for… Read more »
New COVID-19 Funding to Mobilize Canadian Businesses
On April 17, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had announced an additional $250M in funding support through the National Research Council of Canada’s Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) to assist innovative, early-stage companies that are unable to access existing COVID-19… Read more »
Top Tech News and Innovations of 2019
As the end of 2019 draws closer, we have the opportunity to look back at the great strides taken in the Canadian and global high tech industry across a range of sectors over the past year. From advanced manufacturing to… Read more »
USMCA Trade Deal – What’s New?
Recently, it was announced that the US, Mexico and Canada have finalized the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This new North American trade deal is intended to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the 1994 pact that governs free trade… Read more »
2019 Economic Review & 2020 Forecast
Canadian stocks are soaring, while the economy is expected to reach slowest pace in a decade. The National Bank of Canada reports investor optimism for a pro-growth agenda on the horizon at the end of 2019, despite the effects of… Read more »
Corridor Medtech Startups Compete at the Third Annual SNG Hawk’s Nest
Sunnybrook Next Generation’s Hawk’s Nest is back for the third annual pitch competition and fundraiser, where four of the most promising local medtech startups will compete for a chance to win up to $50,000 in non-dilutive financing. It starts with… Read more »
SWODF New Application Intake Dates Announced
The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) provides support for business growth projects and funding to cover up to 15% of project costs. SWODF is maintained by The Regional Development Fund which supports eligible small- and medium-sized businesses investing in new… Read more »
Made in Canada: Sustaining a Global Competitive Advantage in Cannabis Technology
Last month marked the one year anniversary since Canada became the first G7 country to legalize cannabis. On October 17, 2019, the Canadian Cannabis Regulations were updated to establish rules for the legal production and sale of three new classes of cannabis… Read more »
Three Kitchener-Waterloo Startups Ranked Fastest Growing Canadian Technology Companies
Waterloo Region startups took the top 3 spots on the 2019 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 list, which ranks Canada’s fastest-growing technology companies by their reported (%) revenue growth over a three-year period. The Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ celebrates leadership, innovation,… Read more »