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Open all year Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada · Funding
AgriMarketing Program

Up to $2,000,000

AAFC funding for agriculture and agri-food industry associations and businesses to grow and diversify markets: up to $2 million a year and $10 million over five years, normally covering up to 50% of costs (70% in some cases). The intake is listed as open; contact the program before you apply. The program ends March 31, 2028.

Dates not yet checked Mitacs · Funding
Mitacs Accelerate

Research internships with graduate students and postdocs, co-funded by Mitacs. A partner organization (business, not-for-profit, hospital or municipality) contributes from $7,500 per 4- or 6-month internship and Mitacs matches it, for a $15,000 research award. Applications are taken on a rolling basis; talk to a Mitacs advisor first.

Dates not yet checked Mitacs · Funding
Mitacs Business Strategy Internship

Business strategy internships with a post-secondary student: a $10,000 award per 4- or 6-month internship, of which the partner organization pays $5,000 (or a $15,000 model with at least $7,500 from the partner). Businesses, not-for-profits, hospitals and municipalities can apply at any time through the Mitacs portal.

Dates not yet checked Government of Ontario – MEDJCT · Funding
Regional Development Program

Ontario's Regional Development Program, the umbrella for the Eastern and Southwestern Ontario Development Funds and related funds. It supports small and medium-sized businesses investing in new equipment and training, plus municipalities and economic development organizations. Projects can't be eligible under other provincial programs.

Dates not yet checked FedNor · Funding
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (Northern Ontario)

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.