ACCESS TO CAPITAL
CAPITAL FOR LARGE PROJECTS
Grant
Accessible Technology Program Funding
Total Amount
Matching Required
Up to 80%
Use
To co-fund innovative projects that will lead to new assistive technologies for Canadians with disabilities
Eligibility
Must have a network of partners associated with the project.
Grant
BCIP
Total Amount
Up to $500,000 per proposal
Matching Required
Use
Help bridge the pre-commercialized gap by providing �first customer assistance� through a government purchasing option
Eligibility
Must be at a Technology Readiness Level between 7-9. Ideally focused on a military application.
Grant
FedDev - Investing In Business Growth And Productivity
Total Amount
Up to $20,000,000
Matching Required
75% cash
Use
Accelerate growth/support jobs, expand markets/facilities, adopt new technologies, and improve productivity.
Eligibility
Canadian company based in Southern Ontario. 15 to 1,000 full time employees. Open application.
Fund
Global Market Accelerator
Total Amount
$2,000,000 - $5,000,000
Matching Required
Up to 50% of eligible costs
Use
Increase the production, marketing and sales capacities of globally competitive businesses that build proven technologies and solutions for reducing GHG emissions.
Eligibility
Must be incorporated in Canada, have funding commitments from other sources, and be able to complete the project within two years.
Fund
GreenON Food Manufacturing
Total Amount
Up to $1,000,000
Matching Required
Use
To help producers, processors and rural communities reduce their greenhouse gas emissions
Eligibility
Must take place in Ontario, must provide metrics and be in good financial standing.
Grant
GreenON Industries
Total Amount
Up to $20 million per project
Matching Required
Matching
Use
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions form buildings and the production of goods.
Eligibility
Must be Ontario based. Must have at least 500 employees.
Investment
Keiretsu Forum Central Canada Chapter
Total Amount
$250,000 to $5,000,000
Matching Required
Use
Global angel investment group with 2,500 accredited members over 46 chapters.
Eligibility
Open Application.
Investment
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund
Total Amount
Up to $500,000
Matching Required
Use
Early stage investment for companies demonstrating potential for high-growth and have innovative technologies.
Eligibility
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.
Loan
Southern Ontario Fund For Investment In Innovation (SOFII)
Total Amount
$250,000 to $500,000
Matching Required
1:1 matching
Use
Financing for the development of new product or services, access new markets, install new technologies or processes.
Eligibility
50 to 500 employees or likely they reach 50 employees within three years. Operate in Southern Ontario. Open application.
Investment
Southwestern Ontario Angel Group (SWOAG)
Total Amount
$50,000 to $500,000
Matching Required
Use
Angel investment group located in London and Southwestern Ontario.
Eligibility
Open Application.
Grant
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund
Total Amount
Up to $1.5 million
Matching Required
At least 50% of total costs from own resources through private financing depending on stream
Use
Provides funding for Southwestern Ontario companies to create jobs, encourage innovation and attract private investment.
Eligibility
5-10 employees and looking to double headcount, willing to invest at least $100,000 in project, must have private sector support.
Investment
Standup Ventures Fund
Total Amount
$250,000 to $1 million
Matching Required
Use
Supports ventures in health, IT and cleantech
Eligibility
Must have a woman in a C-suite role who holds a significant ownership position.
Grant or loan
Strategic Innovation Fund
Total Amount
No maximum
Matching Required
Repayable and non-repayable loans
Use
To support R+D commercialization, firm expansion and growth, investment attraction and reinvestment; and collaborative technology development and demonstration
Eligibility
Four different streams, conditions for application vary widely.
Grant
The SD Tech Fund
Total Amount
$300,000 to $15 million
Matching Required
2/3 of project costs (75% can be from other government sources)
Use
Supports cleantech projects (development and pre-commercialization) that address climate change, air quality, clean water and clean soil.
Eligibility
Must be pre-commercial and have the potential to have quantifiable environmental and economic benefits.