ACCESS TO CAPITAL
CAPITAL FOR LARGE PROJECTS
Grant
Must have a network of partners associated with the project.
Total Amount
Matching Required
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Eligibility
Accessible Technology Program Funding
To co-fund innovative projects that will lead to new assistive technologies for Canadians with disabilities
Up to 80%
Grant
Must be at a Technology Readiness Level between 7-9. Ideally focused on a military application.
Total Amount
Matching Required
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BCIP
Help bridge the pre-commercialized gap by providing �first customer assistance� through a government purchasing option
Up to $500,000 per proposal
Grant
Canadian company based in Southern Ontario. 15 to 1,000 full time employees. Open application.
Total Amount
Matching Required
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Eligibility
FedDev - Investing In Business Growth And Productivity
Accelerate growth/support jobs, expand markets/facilities, adopt new technologies, and improve productivity.
75% cash
Up to $20,000,000
Fund
Must be incorporated in Canada, have funding commitments from other sources, and be able to complete the project within two years.
Total Amount
Matching Required
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Global Market Accelerator
Increase the production, marketing and sales capacities of globally competitive businesses that build proven technologies and solutions for reducing GHG emissions.
Up to 50% of eligible costs
$2,000,000 - $5,000,000
Fund
Must take place in Ontario, must provide metrics and be in good financial standing.
Total Amount
Matching Required
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GreenON Food Manufacturing
To help producers, processors and rural communities reduce their greenhouse gas emissions
Up to $1,000,000
Grant
Must be Ontario based. Must have at least 500 employees.
Total Amount
Matching Required
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Eligibility
GreenON Industries
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions form buildings and the production of goods.
Matching
Up to $20 million per project
Investment
Open Application.
Total Amount
Matching Required
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Eligibility
Keiretsu Forum Central Canada Chapter
Global angel investment group with 2,500 accredited members over 46 chapters.
$250,000 to $5,000,000
Investment
Total revenue of less than $500,000. Net tangible assets do not exceed $500,000. Open application. Focus primarily on IT, Health, and Cleantech with minimum market size of $100M.
Total Amount
Matching Required
Use
Eligibility
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund
Early stage investment for companies demonstrating potential for high-growth and have innovative technologies.
Up to $500,000
Loan
50 to 500 employees or likely they reach 50 employees within three years. Operate in Southern Ontario. Open application.
Total Amount
Matching Required
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Eligibility
Southern Ontario Fund For Investment In Innovation (SOFII)
Financing for the development of new product or services, access new markets, install new technologies or processes.
1:1 matching
$250,000 to $500,000
Investment
Open Application.
Total Amount
Matching Required
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Southwestern Ontario Angel Group (SWOAG)
Angel investment group located in London and Southwestern Ontario.
$50,000 to $500,000
Grant
5-10 employees and looking to double headcount, willing to invest at least $100,000 in project, must have private sector support.
Total Amount
Matching Required
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Southwestern Ontario Development Fund
Provides funding for Southwestern Ontario companies to create jobs, encourage innovation and attract private investment.
At least 50% of total costs from own resources through private financing depending on stream
Up to $1.5 million
Investment
Must have a woman in a C-suite role who holds a significant ownership position.
Total Amount
Matching Required
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Standup Ventures Fund
Supports ventures in health, IT and cleantech
$250,000 to $1 million
Grant or loan
Four different streams, conditions for application vary widely.
Total Amount
Matching Required
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Strategic Innovation Fund
To support R+D commercialization, firm expansion and growth, investment attraction and reinvestment; and collaborative technology development and demonstration
Repayable and non-repayable loans
No maximum
Grant
Must be pre-commercial and have the potential to have quantifiable environmental and economic benefits.
Total Amount
Matching Required
Use
Eligibility
The SD Tech Fund
Supports cleantech projects (development and pre-commercialization) that address climate change, air quality, clean water and clean soil.
2/3 of project costs (75% can be from other government sources)
$300,000 to $15 million