There are so many programs out there, and each one is for something just a little different. Depending on your industry, there may be even more opportunities available. Best to check in with us to assess your funding opportunities and provide recommendations. We've also included some information about the other main funding options: investors and loans.
Frequently Accessed Programs
National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
Best for Startups and Mid-Sized companies looking to fund product development, either with internal labour or external contractors.
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Best for Startups and Mid-Sized companies looking to launch a beta product or acquire equipment to scale the business.
FedNor
Best for Tech Startups and Mid-Sized Companies looking to manufacture products, hire an intern, and scale up their productivity.
Scientific Research & Experimental Development
Best for Tech Startups and Mid-Sized Companies looking to obtain tax credits on scientific research and experimental discovery to recoup investment in product development.
Starter Company Plus
Best for those starting a business, purchasing an existing business and expanding a current business.
OCI Programs
These programs are designed to accelerate the commercialization and adoption of emerging technologies in Ontario.
Investors
Finding investors is very difficult and finding the right investor is even harder. Through investment pitch coaching and accessing our business advisory services, we can help you get investment ready and work to find investors for you. If you want to quickly validate your product and raise some funds, consider a crowdfunding campaign where you raise money from pre-orders. Occasionally we even hold pitch competitions, so check back frequently on our events to see if one is happening soon!
Investor Networks
Northern Ontario Angels
Best for Startups and Mid-Sized companies that are post-revenue
AngelList
Best for Startups and Mid-Sized companies that are post-revenue
MaRS Investment Accelerator
Best for Mid-Sized companies with sales less than $1 million
Crowdfunding Campaigns
Looking to pre-sell your product or service on a platform to gauge market potential and/or find the right messaging without giving up any of your business? We’ve helped other companies successfully raise money from perfect strangers and get exposure for their idea. Kickstarter and Indiegogo are two very popular crowdfunding platforms
Loans
Looking to borrow? Connect with our advisors and we can help you borrow smart and make sure that you can handle the payments. We work with organizations like Thunder Bay Ventures, BDC, and Futurepreneur Canada.
Funding Portal
An online tool that helps companies, municipalities, nonprofits, and other organizations discover grants, government incentives, and other funding.