Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (Northern Ontario)
Run by FedNor
The short answer · Checked today
FedNor's main business and innovation program in Northern Ontario, with a stream for growing companies (Business Scale-up and Productivity) and a stream for not-for-profits that build the region's innovation capacity. FedNor says budget is limited because of high demand; talk to a FedNor officer before you apply.
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Apply on fednor.canada.ca(Opens the funder’s site)Key facts
| Who can apply | Small businesses, Non-profits and charities |
|---|---|
| Pays for | Growth and equipment, Research and innovation |
| Where | Ontario |
| Type | Funding |
| Intake | Dates not yet checked |
Who qualifies, in the funder’s words
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Dates
Budget is limited because demand is high.
“The program currently has limited budget availability due to a high demand.” Source: fednor.canada.ca · Checked today
Who qualifies
The ecosystem stream is for not-for-profits that grow the region's innovation capacity.
“for not-for-profit organizations looking to grow the region's innovation capacity” Source: fednor.canada.ca · Checked today
Other
Talk to a FedNor officer before you apply.
“Please contact a FedNor officer to discuss your project prior to submitting an application under the program.” Source: fednor.canada.ca · Checked today
How to apply
Contact a FedNor officer to discuss your project before you apply.
Other programs for the same need, open now
Up to $250,000
Non-repayable equity contributions for Indigenous small and medium-sized businesses: up to $99,999 for individual entrepreneurs and up to $250,000 for community-owned businesses, through Indigenous Financial Institutions and Métis Capital Corporations. There is no deadline.
Up to $500,000
Repayable contributions of up to $500,000 per project (up to 50% of costs) for incorporated small and medium-sized businesses and Indigenous businesses in Northern Ontario that are scaling up, adopting technology or improving productivity. Retail and service businesses and small start-ups are not covered. Applications are assessed as they arrive, but budget is limited.
Up to $5,000,000
Ontario funding for businesses expanding in eastern Ontario (at least 3 years operating, 10+ employees or 5 in rural areas, creating at least 5 jobs, investing at least $500,000 or $200,000 rural): interest-free loans of up to 15% of costs to $5 million, with grants in some cases. Community projects can get grants of up to 50%, to $1.5 million. The next application deadline is January 21, 2027.
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Sources and checks
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