http://www.ontario.ca/businessprograms Ontario Business Program Guide – All Programs en Wed, 16 May 2012 09:13:17 EST Copyright: Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2012 http://www.ontario.ca ONT05_024105 ONT05_024107 Advice and Consultation Are you looking for in-person assistance to help you start or expand a small business in Ontario? If so, a Small Business Enterprise Centre can help you. Categories: Advice and Consultation. Organization(s): Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI), Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM). Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:34:00 EST http://www.ontario.ca/sbec business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024165 ONT05_024166 Tax credits You may not have to pay the Ontario Employer Health Tax on the first $400,000 of your payroll. If you are associated with another employer, you have to share the tax exemption.
Categories: Tax credits. Organization(s): Ministry of Finance (MOF). Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:17:00 EST http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/tax/eht/faq_exempt.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_024198 ONT06_024199 Education and Training;Northern Ontario;Youth Through this program, young northerners will have access to work placements and internships that will serve as a springboard to rewarding and successful careers. By investing in our highly skilled young workforce, Northern Ontario employers prepare them for future employment right here in the North. Categories: Education and Training, Northern Ontario, Youth. Organization(s): Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:12:00 EST http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/youth_internship_and_co-op_e.asp business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024128 ONT05_024129 Financing;Entrepreneurship;Northern Ontario;Youth You can receive a grant up to $25,000 if you are between the ages of 18 and 29 and plan to start a new for-profit business in Northern Ontario. Categories: Financing, Entrepreneurship, Northern Ontario, Youth. Organization(s): Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:09:00 EST http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/northern_ontario_young_entrepreneur_e.asp business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_023441 ONT06_023442 Financing;Human Resources and Training;Northern Ontario;Entrepreneurship The NOHFC is proud to support northern entrepreneurs with up to $125,000 in the form of a conditional contribution per project to start a new business. Categories: Financing, Human Resources and Training, Northern Ontario, Entrepreneurship. Organization(s): Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:06:00 EST http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/northern_ontario_entrepreneur_e.asp business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024126 ONT05_024127 Financing;Northern Ontario;Energy Incentives Funding is available if you’re a Northern Ontario business aiming to reduce energy use through a renewable energy project. Businesses undertaking renewable energy projects in Northern Ontario are also eligible for funding. Categories: Financing, Northern Ontario, Energy Incentives. Organization(s): Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:03:00 EST http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/northern_energy_e.asp business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_024190 ONT06_024191 Northern Ontario Modern and reliable infrastructure is a cornerstone of building thriving, prosperous communities everywhere. The NOHFC Infrastructure and Community Development Program helps northern communities make the investments necessary to improve critical infrastructure and develop partnerships that find effective ways to create jobs and improve economic prospects in the North. Categories: Northern Ontario. Organization(s): Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:40:00 EST http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/infrastructure_and_community_development_e.asp business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024124 ONT05_024125 Financing;Northern Ontario;Human Resources and Training Would you like to expand your business or create jobs for Northern Ontario? You could receive funding up to $1 million to help with your project. Categories: Financing, Northern Ontario, Human Resources and Training. Organization(s): Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:32:00 EST http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/enterprises_north_job_creation_e.asp business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024168 ONT05_024169 Research and Development;Northern Ontario;Financing;Cultural Development You could receive a grant or a loan to research and develop new technology, if you operate an incorporated business in Northern Ontario. Categories: Research and Development, Northern Ontario, Financing, Cultural Development. Organization(s): Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:28:00 EST http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nohfc/programs/emerging_technology_e.asp business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_023424 ONT06_023425 Advice and Consultation;Education and Training;Entrepreneurship;Financing;Northern Ontario;Research and Development The Tourism Development Fund supports new or revitalizes existing tourism products and experiences, and supports regional tourism economic development initiatives. Categories: Advice and Consultation, Education and Training, Entrepreneurship, Financing, Northern Ontario, Research and Development. Organization(s): Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS). Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:12:00 EST http://www.grants.gov.on.ca/GrantsPortal/en/OntarioGrants/GrantOpportunities/OSAPQA005130 business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_023430 ONT06_023431 Advice and Consultation;Entrepreneurship;Financing;Northern Ontario;Research and Development;Cultural Development Celebrate Ontario is an annual program that helps new and existing Ontario festivals and events enhance their programs, activities and services to grow Ontario’s tourism market. The program also supports bid and event hosting costs of major one-time events and festivals attracting out-of-province visitors. Categories: Advice and Consultation, Entrepreneurship, Financing, Northern Ontario, Research and Development, Cultural Development. Organization(s): Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS). Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:06:00 EST http://www.grants.gov.on.ca/GrantsPortal/en/OntarioGrants/GrantOpportunities/OSAPQA005140 business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_024772 ONT06_024773 Tax credits If you paid tax on fuel used in Ontario to operate PTO equipment, you may qualify for a refund. Categories: Tax credits. Organization(s): Ministry of Finance (MOF). Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:07:00 EST http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/refund/pto/index.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024110 ONT05_024112 Education and Training;Tax credits Attend business seminars and speak to government officials. These free, one-day learning events feature seminars and a trade show to help you learn about business taxes and other government programs and services. Categories: Education and Training, Tax credits. Organization(s): Ministry of Finance (MOF). Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:57:00 EST http://ontario.ca/taxforum business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_026878 ONT06_026879 Tax credits If you own a commercial or industrial property that is partially or entirely vacant, you may be eligible for a rebate of Provinical Land Tax for the period of the vacancy.
Categories: Tax credits. Organization(s): Ministry of Finance (MOF). Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:52:00 EST http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/refund/plt/vacant.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024111 ONT05_024113 Cultural Development;Tax credits Your Ontario corporation may qualify for a 20% refundable tax credit for expenses related to the production of a sound recording or music video. Categories: Cultural Development, Tax credits. Organization(s): Canada Revenue Agency, Ministry of Finance (MOF), Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC). Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:48:00 EST http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/osrtc/index.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_026920 ONT06_026921 Tax credits The Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit (ORDTC) is a non-refundable tax credit. It is available to corporations that carry out scientific research & experimental development (SR&ED) work in Ontario. The ORDTC replaced the Ontario SR&ED tax deduction for tax years ending after December 31, 2008. Categories: Tax credits. Organization(s): Ministry of Finance (MOF), Canada Revenue Agency. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:43:00 EST http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/ordtc/index.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024179 ONT05_024180 Cultural Development;Tax credits If you are a Canadian or foreign-controlled production company, your business may qualify for a 25% refundable tax credit based on eligible production expenses. Categories: Cultural Development, Tax credits. Organization(s): Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC), Canada Revenue Agency, Ministry of Finance (MOF). Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:38:00 EST http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/opstc/index.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024187 ONT05_024188 Cultural Development;Tax credits Your business may qualify for a refundable tax credit based on labour, marketing and distribution expenses used to develop interactive digital media products in Ontario. Categories: Cultural Development, Tax credits. Organization(s): Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC), Canada Revenue Agency, Ministry of Finance (MOF). Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:35:00 EST http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/oidmtc/index.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024156 ONT05_024157 Research and Development;Tax credits If you are an Ontario-based corporation, you may be able to claim a 10% tax credit for scientific research & experimental development carried out in Ontario. Categories: Research and Development, Tax credits. Organization(s): Canada Revenue Agency, Ministry of Finance (MOF). Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:31:00 EST http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/oitc/index.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024189 ONT05_024190 Cultural Development;Tax credits If you are a Canadian corporation established in Ontario, your business may qualify for a refundable tax credit based on labour expenses of an Ontario film and television production. Categories: Cultural Development, Tax credits. Organization(s): Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC), Canada Revenue Agency, Ministry of Finance (MOF). Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:22:00 EST http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/ofttc/index.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024161 ONT05_024162 Research and Development;Tax credits Your corporation could be eligible for a 20% tax credit for scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) performed through an eligible research institute (ERI). Categories: Research and Development, Tax credits. Organization(s): Canada Revenue Agency, Ministry of Finance (MOF). Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:03:00 EST http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/obritc/index.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024193 ONT05_024194 Cultural Development;Tax credits You may be entitled to a 30% refundable tax credit, to a maximum of $30,000 per literary work, if you publish or promote work by a Canadian author. Categories: Cultural Development, Tax credits. Organization(s): Canada Revenue Agency, Ministry of Finance (MOF), Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC). Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:58:00 EST http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/obptc/index.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_026880 ONT06_026881 Tax credits Do you or your business buy gasoline for unlicensed equipment, such as equipment for farming, construction or manufacturing? If yes, you may get a refund of the tax you have paid. Categories: Tax credits. Organization(s): Ministry of Finance (MOF). Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:54:00 EST http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/refund/gasunlicensed/index.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024195 ONT05_024196 Cultural Development;Tax credits Your corporation may qualify for a 20% refundable tax credit based on labour expenses for performing computer animation and special effects activities. Categories: Cultural Development, Tax credits. Organization(s): Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC), Canada Revenue Agency, Ministry of Finance (MOF). Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:49:00 EST http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/ocase/index.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024191 ONT05_024192 Education and Training;Tax credits;Youth You may qualify for a refundable tax credit of up to $3,000 per placement to hire a student who is participating in a co-operative education program at a recognized Ontario university or college. Categories: Education and Training, Tax credits, Youth. Organization(s): Canada Revenue Agency, Ministry of Finance (MOF). Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:45:00 EST http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/cetc/index.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024197 ONT05_024198 Education and Training;Human Resources and Training;Tax credits You may qualify for an annual tax credit of up to $10,000 per qualifying apprentice to a maximum of $40,000 over a 48 month period. Categories: Education and Training, Human Resources and Training, Tax credits. Organization(s): Canada Revenue Agency, Ministry of Finance (MOF), Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) - Employment Ontario (EO). Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:19:00 EST http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/attc/index.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024137 ONT05_024138 Financing;Research and Development Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) Research Programs can help you tap into the research expertise of Ontario’s universities, colleges and hospitals. Categories: Financing, Research and Development. Organization(s): Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE). Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:48:00 EST http://www.oce-ontario.org/programs-services/commercialization-programs/collaborative-research business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_024200 ONT06_024201 Advice and Consultation;Education and Training;Entrepreneurship;Financing;Human Resources and Training;Research and Development The Ontario Network of Excellence (ONE) has a suite of programs and services that can help technology-based businesses, entrepreneurs, or researchers commercialize their new ideas. Experienced advisors will help determine which resource(s) best match you and your product, goals, and stage of company development.

The member organizations of ONE are listed below.  Contact information for each of these organizations is available on the ONE website. 

• Communitech Technology Association Inc. - Waterloo, ON
• Elorin - Kingston, ON
• Innovation Guelph - Guelph, ON
• HalTech Regional Innovation Centre - Oakville, ON
• Innovation Durham Northumbereland (IDN) - Whitby, Oshawa and Cobourg, ON
• Innovation Factory - Hamilton, ON
• MaRS Discovery District - Toronto, ON
• Niagara Interactive Media Generator (nGen) - St. Catharines, ON
• Northern Technology Alliance - North Bay, Thunder Bay, Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie, ON
• Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) - Ottawa, ON
• Research Innovation Commercialization Centre (RICC) - Mississauga, ON
• We-Tech Alliance - Windsor, ON
• TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario - London, ON
• VentureLAB - Markham, ON

Categories: Advice and Consultation, Education and Training, Entrepreneurship, Financing, Human Resources and Training, Research and Development. Organization(s): Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI), MaRS Discovery District. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:42:00 EST http://www.oneinnovation.ca/en/Home.aspx business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024135 ONT05_024136 Research and Development;Financing;Entrepreneurship Looking for bridge financing to help move your research results to a marketable product or service? The Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) Commercialization Program can help. Categories: Research and Development, Financing, Entrepreneurship. Organization(s): Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE). Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:12:00 EST http://www.oce-ontario.org/programs-services/commercialization-programs business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024139 ONT05_024140 Research and Development;Human Resources and Training;Education and Training;Financing Would you like to hire a graduate research student? Are you a next-generation researcher interested in entrepreneurship? Learn how the OCE helps connect researchers with employers and entrepreneurship. Categories: Research and Development, Human Resources and Training, Education and Training, Financing. Organization(s): Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE). Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:09:00 EST http://www.oce-ontario.org/programs-services/talent-programs business.programs@ontario.ca ONT04_036483 ONT04_036506 Research and Development;Financing;Entrepreneurship;Education and Training;Human Resources and Training Contact the OCE for help with industrial research and development, commercialization of technology, and access to knowledge from industry and academic communities in Ontario. Categories: Research and Development, Financing, Entrepreneurship, Education and Training, Human Resources and Training. Organization(s): Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE). Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:02:00 EST http://www.oce-ontario.org/ business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024097 ONT05_024134 Advice and Consultation;Education and Training;Export NEBS is a practical, hands-on introduction to the basics of exporting to the United States designed for Ontario small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Categories: Advice and Consultation, Education and Training, Export. Organization(s): Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI). Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:32:00 EST http://www.sse.gov.on.ca/medt/ontarioexports/en/Pages/border_states.aspx business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_027096 ONT06_027097 Advice and Consultation;Education and Training;Research and Development;Youth Mitacs provides opportunities for private businesses and public sector employers to collaborate with top university research students studying at all levels, through internships, training and networking programs. Categories: Advice and Consultation, Education and Training, Research and Development, Youth. Organization(s): Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) - Employment Ontario (EO). Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:44:00 EST http://www.mitacs.ca business.programs@ontario.ca ONT04_036458 ONT05_024098 Advice and Consultation;Entrepreneurship;Export;Financing If your business has five or more employees and annual sales of $500,000 or more, you may qualify for a grant of up to 50% of eligible costs incurred to develop export sales. Categories: Advice and Consultation, Entrepreneurship, Export, Financing. Organization(s): Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC). Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:42:00 EST http://exportaccess.ca/en/home business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_027077 ONT06_027078 Energy Incentives;Financing The SJIF is a discretionary, non-entitlement grant and loan program designed to support leading-edge investments in Ontario that create at least 50 high value jobs or will have at least $10 million in eligible costs. This program focuses on four priority sectors: Clean/Green Technologies, Financial Services, Information and Communication Technology and Life Sciences. Categories: Energy Incentives, Financing. Organization(s): Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI). Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:52:00 EST http://www.ontariocanada.com/ontcan/1medt/econdev/en/ed_sjif_main_en.jsp business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_027071 ONT06_027072 Research and Development The purpose of the New Directions Research Program is to stimulate the sustainable growth and competitiveness of Ontario’s agri-food sector through investment in innovative and high quality research in partnership with industry, rural communities/organizations, other levels of government and research institutions. Categories: Research and Development. Organization(s): Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:32:00 EST http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/research/new_directions/index.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_027021 ONT06_027022 Advice and Consultation;Cultural Development;Export This program supports the international promotion of Ontario artists and content producers and their cultural content by providing up to $5000 to cover travel-related costs for individuals attending an eligible event or activity in Ontario or abroad. Categories: Advice and Consultation, Cultural Development, Export. Organization(s): Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS). Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:48:00 EST http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/awards_funding/ipep_fund.shtml business.programs@ontario.ca ONT04_036488 ONT05_024109 Financing You may qualify for funding, if you have a great idea that will grow your business or your local economy, and you are located in Eastern Ontario. Categories: Financing. Organization(s): Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI). Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:43:00 EST http://www.ontario.ca/easternfund business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_026928 ONT06_026929 Energy Incentives;Financing;Youth Find out how you may receive a rebate toward the purchase or lease of a new plug-in hybrid electric or battery electric vehicle. Categories: Energy Incentives, Financing, Youth. Organization(s): Ministry of Transportation (MTO). Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:57:00 EST http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/vehicle/electric/electric-vehicles.shtml business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_026926 ONT06_026927 Advice and Consultation;Education and Training;Entrepreneurship;Human Resources and Training;Youth Learn about essential skills and how they apply to hiring, managing and training employees. Categories: Advice and Consultation, Education and Training, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources and Training, Youth. Organization(s): Ministry of Education (EDU). Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:46:00 EST http://skills.edu.gov.on.ca/OSPWeb/jsp/en/introduction.jsp?lang=en business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_024593 ONT06_024594 Youth Summer Jobs for Youth is an employment program that gives disadvantaged youth a paid employment placement supported by Youth Worker Leaders. Categories: Youth. Organization(s): Ministry of Children and Youth Services (MCYS). Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:31:00 EST http://www.youthconnect.ca/htdocs/english/work/summerjobs.asp business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_024946 ONT06_024947 Education and Training;Financing;Youth Employers who have qualified journeypersons in place who are willing to provide students with supervision and training may qualify for participation in the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. Categories: Education and Training, Financing, Youth. Organization(s): Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) - Employment Ontario (EO). Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:51:00 EST http://www.oyap.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=homepage&language=E business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_026778 ONT06_026813 Export;Financing;Advice and Consultation;Entrepreneurship Ontario Exporters Fund is a pilot grant program to assist Ontario SMEs in priority MEDI sectors become export ready and help them gain/increase access to export markets. Ontario SMEs with annual sales of $500,000 to $3.5 million and exports no greater than 10% of total annual sales, may qualify for a grant up to 50% of eligible costs to conduct an export readiness assessment. Ontario SMEs with annual sales of $3.5 million to $20 million and exports in the range of 10% to 50% of total annual sales in markets beyond the US, may qualify for a grant up to $50,000 to hire an Export Manager. Categories: Export, Financing, Advice and Consultation, Entrepreneurship. Organization(s): Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI). Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:43:00 EST http://www.ontarioexporters.ca/home/ business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_026898 ONT06_026899 Tax credits OTEC is aimed at supporting innovation in Ontario’s economy by encouraging the commercialization of intellectual property which has been developed by qualifying Canadian universities or colleges. OTEC applies to newly established corporations in priority areas, offering a refund of corporate income tax and corporate minimum tax paid for a qualifying corporation’s first ten taxation years.
Categories: Tax credits. Organization(s): Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI). Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:04:00 EST http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/programs/TaxExemptionCommercialization.asp business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_026896 ONT06_026897 Financing Are you an Ontario-based firm in the emerging technology sector? If so, you may be able to access up to a maximum of $25 million for your business.
Categories: Financing. Organization(s): Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI). Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:50:00 EST http://www.ocgc.gov.on.ca/site/en/funds/ontario-emerging-technologies-fund/ business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_026882 ONT06_026883 Human Resources and Training Are you eligible for Employment Insurance and want to start your own business?
Categories: Human Resources and Training. Organization(s): Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) - Employment Ontario (EO). Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:50:00 EST http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employees/selfEmployment.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_023432 ONT06_023433 Entrepreneurship;Human Resources and Training Opportunities Ontario helps companies invest and create jobs in Ontario by facilitating the immigration process for key employees needed for the long term success of their investment. Categories: Entrepreneurship, Human Resources and Training. Organization(s): Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration (MCI). Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:21:00 EST http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/pnp/index.htm business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_023428 ONT06_023429 Entrepreneurship;Youth;Human Resources and Training;Education and Training Passport to Prosperity supports educators and employers in developing experiential learning opportunities for high school students. Categories: Entrepreneurship, Youth, Human Resources and Training, Education and Training. Organization(s): Provincial Partnership Council, Ministry of Education (EDU). Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:04:00 EST http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/job/passport/ business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_026871 ONT06_026873 Financing;Export Check out how your cultural media company could receive funding for export development.
Categories: Financing, Export. Organization(s): Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS), Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC). Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:04:00 EST http://www.omdc.on.ca/Page3222.aspx business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_024048 ONT06_024049 Advice and Consultation;Education and Training;Research and Development Bioenterprise is a commercialization agent, established to help promote the creation, growth and expansion of businesses in the Agri-Food, Agri-Life Sciences and Bio-Product Industries. Categories: Advice and Consultation, Education and Training, Research and Development. Organization(s): Bioenterprise. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:25:00 EST http://www.bioenterprise.ca/index.cfm business.programs@ontario.ca ONT04_036485 ONT04_036508 Advice and Consultation Business advisors in 12 regional offices assist small and medium-sized businesses in Ontario to grow and expand their business. Advisors have expertise in business planning, finance, exporting and access to a network of people and resources to enhance competitiveness and profitability.
Categories: Advice and Consultation. Organization(s): Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI). Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:48:00 EST http://www.ontariocanada.com/ontcan/1medt/smallbiz/en/sb_bizadvise_en.jsp business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_025704 ONT06_025705 Advice and Consultation;Education and Training;Financing;Northern Ontario If you're an employer in the North, we can support skills training projects in emerging technology sectors with grants of up to 75 per cent. Categories: Advice and Consultation, Education and Training, Financing, Northern Ontario. Organization(s): Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) - Employment Ontario (EO). Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:20:00 EST http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employers/ntpf.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_023438 ONT06_023439 Advice and Consultation;Education and Training;Human Resources and Training The program provides advisory and financial assistance to help employers, employees’ organizations and communities adjust to the impact of job loss in the workplace. The services are aimed at helping laid-off employees identify their needs and secure appropriate support. Categories: Advice and Consultation, Education and Training, Human Resources and Training. Organization(s): Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) - Employment Ontario (EO). Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:11:00 EST http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employees/aap.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024120 ONT05_024121 Human Resources and Training Local Boards are located across Ontario. They identify workforce issues in your region and work with employers and other stakeholders to identify local labour market needs. Categories: Human Resources and Training. Organization(s): Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) - Employment Ontario (EO). Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:52:00 EST http://www.workforceplanningontario.ca/english business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_024242 ONT06_024246 Advice and Consultation;Education and Training;Human Resources and Training We can help you recruit employees - from posting opportunities to matching a position’s requirements to a participants’ experience. Categories: Advice and Consultation, Education and Training, Human Resources and Training. Organization(s): Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) - Employment Ontario (EO). Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:49:00 EST http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employmentontario/eoes.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024170 ONT05_024171 Human Resources and Training Get a $2-per-hour hiring incentive if you hire a student for rural and northern summer jobs placement. Categories: Human Resources and Training. Organization(s): Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) - Employment Ontario (EO). Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:48:00 EST http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/jobseekers/sjs.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024145 ONT05_024146 Human Resources and Training;Education and Training You may qualify for a $2,000 signing bonus if you register a new apprentice in a sector where there is high demand for skilled workers. Categories: Human Resources and Training, Education and Training. Organization(s): Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) - Employment Ontario (EO). Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:02:00 EST http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employers/emp_bonus.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024122 ONT05_024123 Human Resources and Training Ensure your employees receive on-the-job training as required under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. This program is primarily for the mining, forestry, construction and automotive sectors. Categories: Human Resources and Training. Organization(s): Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) - Employment Ontario (EO). Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:57:00 EST http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/apprentices/modular.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT04_036351 ONT04_036354 Human Resources and Training Access funding to deal with labour force changes. Categories: Human Resources and Training. Organization(s): Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) - Employment Ontario (EO). Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:41:00 EST http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employers/labourMarket.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT04_036490 ONT04_036512 Human Resources and Training Receive a wage subsidy for your community-based projects, when you give job seekers meaningful work experience. Categories: Human Resources and Training. Organization(s): Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) - Employment Ontario (EO). Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:01:00 EST http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employers/jobCreation.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT04_036491 ONT04_036513 Human Resources and Training Grants are available to help you develop training-related programs, standards and materials for your workforce. Categories: Human Resources and Training. Organization(s): Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) - Employment Ontario (EO). Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:49:00 EST http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/apprentices/sector.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT04_036486 ONT04_036461 Cultural Development;Education and Training;Entrepreneurship;Export;Northern Ontario;Research and Development;Youth The Rural Economic Development program (RED) provides up to 50% funding support to projects in the food processing sector, community revitalization, and skills training, with a focus on job creation in rural Ontario. Categories: Cultural Development, Education and Training, Entrepreneurship, Export, Northern Ontario, Research and Development, Youth. Organization(s): Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:23:00 EST http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/rural/red/index.html business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_023436 ONT06_023437 Entrepreneurship People with disabilities who are starting their own business can get help from community service providers to develop and implement a business plan. Categories: Entrepreneurship. Organization(s): Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS). Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:31:00 EST http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp/employment_support/ business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_024046 ONT06_024047 Financing The program protects the financial interests of Ontario producers of grain corn, soybeans, canola, and wheat who sell their crop to licensed dealers. Categories: Financing. Organization(s): Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), Agricorp. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:18:00 EST http://www.agricorp.com/en-ca/Programs/GFPP/Pages/Overview.aspx business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_024167 ONT06_024168 Financing The program encourages wineries to undertake new or expanded activities to grow their VQA business and be more competitive in the wine and grape industry. Categories: Financing. Organization(s): Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI). Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:24:00 EST http://www.ontariocanada.com/ontcan/1medt/smallbiz/en/sb_vqa_en.jsp business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_024042 ONT06_024043 Advice and Consultation;Financing The Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program is established through provincial legislation and regulation to provide protection to cattle sellers against default in payment when cattle are sold to a licensed dealer. Categories: Advice and Consultation, Financing. Organization(s): Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), Ontario Cattle Association. Tue, 18 May 2010 15:21:00 EST http://www.cattle.guelph.on.ca/programs/LicencedDealers.asp business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_023982 ONT06_023983 Research and Development The International Strategic Opportunities Program (ISOP) provides funding for strategic international collaborations between Ontario research institutions and the global research community. The goal of the program is to improve Ontario’s long-term economic potential by attracting and retaining the best and brightest research talent. Categories: Research and Development. Organization(s): Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI). Wed, 05 May 2010 12:42:00 EST http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/programs/isop/program.asp business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_023434 ONT06_023435 Human Resources and Training;Advice and Consultation;Education and Training Employment Ontario helps over 1 million Ontarians, including employers, every year through services such as: job placement services, apprenticeship training, literacy and basic skills upgrading, and Ontario Job Creation Partnerships. Categories: Human Resources and Training, Advice and Consultation, Education and Training. Organization(s): Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) - Employment Ontario (EO). Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:53:00 EST http://www.ontario.ca/employmentontario business.programs@ontario.ca ONT06_023516 ONT06_023517 Advice and Consultation;Financing;Education and Training;Youth;Entrepreneurship CYBF provides pre-launch coaching, business resources, start-up financing and mentoring to help youth (age 18 to 34) launch and sustain a successful business. Categories: Advice and Consultation, Financing, Education and Training, Youth, Entrepreneurship. Organization(s): Canadian Youth Business Foundation. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:52:00 EST http://www.cybf.ca business.programs@ontario.ca ONT05_024143 ONT05_024144 Research and Development;Financing You may qualify for a grant of up to $4 million to help commercialize your innovative green technologies, processes and/or products in Ontario. Categories: Research and Development, Financing. Organization(s): Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI). Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:55:00 EST http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/programs/idf/guidelines.asp business.programs@ontario.ca ONT04_036350 ONT04_036353 Youth;Financing;Education and Training;Entrepreneurship If you are a student between 15 and 29 years of age, the program Summer Company can award up to $3,000 to help you start and run a summer business. Categories: Youth, Financing, Education and Training, Entrepreneurship. Organization(s): Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI). Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:16:00 EST http://www.ontario.ca/summercompany business.programs@ontario.ca