Programs

Program documents within the ICE Inventory

Southern Ontario Development Program

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The Southern Ontario Development Program supports the economic development and diversification of Southern Ontario communities. The program provides funding through contribution agreements to not-for-profit organizations and small and medium-sized enterprises in 6 priority areas: community economic development, information and communications technology, innovation, trade and tourism, human capital, and business financing support. For more information go … Read more

SMART Program

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Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) has created the SMART Program to help small and medium-sized manufacturers in Ontario improve their manufacturing productivity to enable them to compete more effectively in the global economy. The target is manufacturing productivity improvement projects that include lean manufacturing, quality improvement, energy efficiency, IT best practices, and environmental impact reduction. … Read more

Community Futures Program

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This program supports community economic development and builds the capacity of non-metropolitan communities in Ontario to realize their full sustainable potential. Funding is made available through transfer payments that provide contributions to designated Community Futures (CF) organizations in Ontario in support of strategic community planning and socio-economic development, business services, repayable business financing through local … Read more

Applied Research and Commercialization Initiative

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A pilot initiative aimed at addressing the gap between research and commercialization in southern Ontario and encouraging collaboration between small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and post-secondary institutions. For more information go to www.feddevontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/h_00261.html

NRC Student Employment Program

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The NRC Student Employment Program provides students with practical career-related experience in research and development, library sciences, communications, marketing and other areas. The Student Employment Program offers students a challenging and intellectually stimulating environment, while providing them with access to superior equipment, facilities and expertise. Positions are offered at NRC institutes and corporate offices. Each … Read more

Youth Internship Program

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Youth Internship Program is part of Youth Employment Strategy. Program aims to help post-secondary graduates to develop their work skills with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Canada. The program has two components; both are funded by Service Canada. Internship Program with Innovative SMEs provides financial assistance to innovative Canadian SMEs for the hiring of … Read more

Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)

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Program aims to help small and medium-sized enterprises meet the unique challenges they face in the research and development of new products, processes and services and to enhance the innovation capacity of these businesses so that they can turn good ideas into profitable business lines as quickly as possible. It provides advisory and referral services … Read more

Investment Cooperation Program (INC)

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The program supports responsible, developmentally beneficial, private sector engagement in developing countries leading to sustained economic growth and poverty reduction. May provide cost-shared contributions of up to 75% for eligible activities across the four phases of an investment: • Commercial Viability Study • Adaptation and Demonstration of Technology • Sustainability • Implementation • For more … Read more

Global Commerce Support Program

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The Global Commerce Support Program(GCSP) is a contribution program that amalgamates three funding programs for Canadian national associations, communities, companies and researchers. Associations Global Opportunities for Associations (GOA) For Canadian national associations seeking to undertake new or expanded international business development activities, in strategic markets and sectors, for the benefit of an entire industry (member … Read more

Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)

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CCC gives Canadian businesses access to international opportunities. The Corporation facilitates trade with buyers in other countries—primarily in public-sector markets. It levels the playing field for Canada’s exporters and plays a broad role in the Government of Canada’s public policy agenda. For more details please visit: www.ccc.ca/eng/abo_whoWeAre_corporateProfile.cfm Government Contact: CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATION Head Office T: (613) … Read more

Export Source

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Export Source is a website developed by Team Canada Inc. to provide information to aspiring and experienced exporters on resources for building export capability, including training and sources of assistance. It is Canada’s most comprehensive source of export information and practical tool for new and experienced exporters. For more details, please visit: Export Source CONTACT:  1-888-576-4444

Export Development Corporation

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The Export Development Corporation (EDC) is a Crown corporation that provides financing and risk management services to Canadian exporters and investors in up to 200 markets worldwide. See: www.edc.ca/english/index.htm Head Office Export Development Canada Tel: (613) 598-2500 Fax: (613) 237-2690 TTY: 1-866-574-0451 Regional Offices Contact us Form

[Export USA – A] Exporters to the United States (EXTUS)

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Offers sector-specific training sessions at border locations lasting one to three days that include a briefing on exporting and export services and programs available in Canada. The training sessions are run together with trade shows, thus providing networking opportunities to potential Canadian exporters. GOVERNMENT CONTACT: See Export USA for contact

Export USA

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The program supports the efforts of Team Canada Inc. partners to increase the number of active Canadian exporters to the United States. It provides export familiarization and education as a general introduction for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It is provided in three components: Exporters to the United States (EXTUS), New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) and Reverse … Read more

Small Business Internship Program

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The Small Business Internship Program provides small and medium-sized enterprises financial support to hire a post secondary student intern to assist them in their adoption of e-business strategies to increase their productivity and competitiveness. For more information go to www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/sbip-pspe.nsf/eng/home

SDTC SD Tech Fund

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The $550M SD Tech FundTM is aimed at supporting the late-stage development and pre-commercial demonstration of clean technology solutions: products and processes that contribute to clean air, clean water and clean land, that address climate change and improve the productivity and the global competitiveness of the Canadian industry. SDTC does not require any repayments of … Read more

SDTC NextGen Biofuels Fund

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Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a not-for-profit foundation that finances and supports the development and demonstration of clean technologies which provide solutions to issues of climate change, clean air, water quality and soil, and which deliver economic, environmental and health benefits to Canadians.SDTC operates two funds aimed at the development and demonstration of innovative … Read more

Genome Canada

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Genome Canada received $75 million in the 2010 Federal Budget to continue to play an important role in the federal government’s science and technology and innovation agendas. Since 2000, the Canadian federal government has invested $840 M in Genome Canada, to which has been added close to $1.0 billion in partnered co-funding and interest earnings. … Read more

Canadian Institute for Advanced Research

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The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) is a not-for-profit corporation that supports networks of Canadian and international researchers who conduct long-term research on scientific, social and economic issues. Working in association with Canadian and international institutions, CIFAR provides opportunities for eminent scholars to add to the research base in Canada. CIFAR supports 12 research … Read more

Canada Small Business Financing Program

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The Canada Small Business Financing Program seeks to increase the availability of loans for establishing, expanding, modernizing and improving small businesses. It does this by encouraging financial institutions to make their financing available to small businesses. Under the Program, a small business must apply for a loan at a financial institution (bank, credit union or … Read more

Automotive Innovation Fund

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“The Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF) will provide automotive firms $250 million over five years to support strategic, large-scale research and development (R&D) projects to build innovative, greener, more fuel-efficient vehicles. The AIF will support Canada’s environmental agenda in advancing Canadian capabilities in fuel-efficient automotive technologies and greenhouse gas reduction. Under the AIF, Industry Canada will … Read more

Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF)

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The Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) is an early stage seed fund designed to help Ontario-based, start up and early stage technology companies bring their products and services to market.  Through investment of up to $500K, the IAF helps launch high potential technology ventures.   Applications may be submitted on a continous basis.   For more … Read more

BizPaL

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BizPaL is an online service that simplifies the business permit and license process for entrepreneurs, governments, and third party business service providers.  Easy and convenient, BizPaL provides Canadian businesses with one-stop access to permit and license information for all levels of government.

SME Benchmarking Tool

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SME Benchmarking Tool (formerly Performance Plus) offers industry-specific income statement and balance sheet data for small and medium sized businesses. SME Benchmarking Tool allows you to: Estimate the operating costs for your new business View financial performance averages in your industry Enter your own financial data to see how your business measures up to comparably … Read more

Small Business Research and Policy

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Small Business Research and Policy is a small business resource site that includes an extensive collection of Industry Canada research on small business and entrepreneurship, together with links to other sites, as well as comprehensive statistics on Canadian small businesses.

NUANS® Name Search System

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NUANS® Name Search System  is a computerized search system that compares a proposed corporate name or trade-mark with databases of existing corporate bodies and trade-marks. This comparison determines the similarity that exists between the proposed name or mark and existing names in the database, and produces a listing of names that are found to be … Read more

Corporations Canada

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Corporations Canada allows Canadians and businesses to incorporate at the federal level in accordance with Canadian laws, such as the Canada Business Corporations Act, the Canada Corporations Act, the Boards of Trade Act and the Canada Cooperative Associations Act, regulations and several corporate laws governing federal companies (with the exception of financial intermediaries). It also … Read more

Computers for Schools Program

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The Computers for Schools program in Ontario (CFSO) is administered by Renewed Computer Technology (RCT). The Computers for Schools Ontario program’s primary focus of providing renewed technology, skill development opportunities and environmental leadership delivers triple bottom line community benefits: social, economic and environmental. Firstly, the program helps to meet the demand for computers in the … Read more

Networks of Centres of Excellence Program (NCE)

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NCE fosters powerful partnerships between university, government, and industry. Networks of Centres of Excellence funded by the program are designed to develop Canada’s economy and improve the quality of life of Canadians. The program provides funding to invest in national research networks, determined by open and targeted competitions. See  www.nce.gc.ca  for more information. GOVERNMENT CONTACT: Lyne … Read more

Communications Research Centre – Innovation Centre (CRC)

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For more than 30 years, the Communications Research Centre (CRC) has been the leading federal government laboratory for advanced communications R&D. CRC believes that business success starts with access to technologies, facilities and expertise. CRC is committed to helping small and medium-sized high-tech companies make the Canadian economy strong. The CRC Innovation Centre is a great … Read more

Canada Foundation for Innovation

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The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is an independent corporation created by the Government of Canada to fund research infrastructure. The CFI’s mandate is to strengthen the capacity of Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals, and non-profit research institutions to carry out world-class research and technology development that benefits Canadians.  Support from the CFI enables institutions … Read more

ecoENERGY

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Energy Efficiency Program: The program seeks to integrate energy efficiency/renewable energy technologies into infrastructure projects. Large Energy Projects: Funded initiatives will facilitate the engagement of Aboriginal peoples and northerners in energy-related activities, and implement renewable energy technologies and alternative energy technologies for economic development. Must have verifiable GHG and CAC emissions reductions. For more information … Read more

Aboriginal Business Canada (ABC)

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Aboriginal Business Canada is a program of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC). Working with clients and partners, they provide a range of services and support that is helping to promote the growth of a strong Aboriginal business sector in Canada. Support varies depending upon the needs of the client, the availability, and sources … Read more

Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB)

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The PSAB works to help Aboriginal firms do more contracting with all federal government departments and agencies and assists Aboriginal businesses gain access to the overall procurement process. The PSAB, while led by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development (AAND) Canada , is a Government of Canada initiative. All federal government departments and agencies are encouraged to participate … Read more

Aboriginal Employment Program (AEP)

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Helping to create employment opportunities for Aboriginal people is one of the ways Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) fulfills its mandate to improve the quality of life of Aboriginal peoples and their communities.  AANDC makes it easier for employers to access qualified Aboriginal candidates.  This in turn, increases Aboriginal employment opportunities, helps employers … Read more

OCE First Job Program

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The Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) First Job program is a follow-on opportunity for Ontario companies who have previously partnered with OCE and an Ontario academic institution on a research project. First Job connects talented master’s or Ph.D. graduates with growing companies across Ontario that need highly skilled talent for research and development roles in … Read more

Legal Excellence Program

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The Legal Excellence Program, which is offered in two phases, provides employment opportunities to law students, articling law students, and junior lawyers and notaries.

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