Regional Economic Growth through Innovation – Northern Ontario (Business Scale-up and Productivity)

About This Opportunity

Scale-up, commercialization, productivity, adoption of innovative technologies and market expansion for ambitious companies.

Eligibility Criteria

Businesses at various stages, including high-growth firms, operating in Northern Ontario and meeting FedNor eligibility/project criteria.

Application Process

how to apply. Regional artificial Intelligence Initiative – for the development and adoption of AI in the region Funding under this program is to bring new technologies to market and help accelerate AI adoption in critical sectors, such as agriculture, health sciences, manufacturing, mining and forestry in Northern Ontario. Find out how to apply. Business scale-up and productivity — for ambitious companies in need of growth funding Funding offered under this program stream helps businesses at various stages of development, including high-growth firms, to accelerate growth and adopt innovative technologies that support scale-up, commercialization, productivity and market expansion to become more competitive globally. Find out how to apply. Regional innovation ecosystems — for not-for-profit

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1. Step 1

   Funding requirements

   Work out how much you need to raise and how long it lasts.

2. Step 2

   Cash-flow forecast

   Show how the award would sit against income and costs.

3. Step 3

   Market size

   Estimate TAM, SAM, and SOM if the call asks for market evidence.

4. Step 4

   Business readiness

   Check gaps before you spend time on a full application.

5. Step 5

   Carbon and impact

   Capture environmental figures where the programme requires them.

6. Step 6

   Find partners

   Browse the company directory if the call needs collaborators.

7. Step 7

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