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PodcastingGrants, Subsidies and Contributions - Science and Technology
Last Verified:
2007-08-21
This Info-Guide provides an overview of grants, subsidies and contributions potentially available for businesses in Ontario involved in science and technology, including programs offered or supported by the governments of Canada and Ontario.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
Grants for business are available in specific industries and for specific purposes. Subsidies are primarily available for certain employment situations. The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of some of the grants and subsidies presently available for businesses in Ontario.
Although a grant or subsidy is only available for specific situations or industries, there are a number of government financing options available for Ontario entrepreneurs. The Financing for Starting a Business Info-Guideand the Financing for Established Businesses Info-Guide will provide you a useful overview of these financing options.
In addition, the Sources of Financing web site is an Internet resource for locating traditional and alternative sources of small business financing.
2. Resources
Funding Guide for International Science and Technology Cooperation
A guide describing the grants and bursaries, post-doctoral fellowships, and major international prizes available for Canadian research institutes, universities and firms for research.
For further information:
visit the web site:
Funding Guide for International Science and Technology Cooperation
see the document
Funding Guide for International Science and Technology Cooperation
3. Funding and Support
Endangered Species Recovery Fund (ESRF)
The Endangered Species Recovery Fund (ESRF) sponsors scientific/research and education/outreach projects that assist the recovery and protection of Canadian species at risk. The maximum award is $25,000 per year for up to two years.
For further information:
call 1-800-267-2632
visit the web site:
Endangered Species Recovery Fund
see the document
Endangered Species Recovery Fund (ESRF)
Technology Early Action Measures (TEAM)
TEAM supports projects that are designed to demonstrate technologies that mitigate GHG emissions nationally and internationally, and that sustain economic and social development.
For further information:
call 1-800-622-6232
visit the web site:
Technology Early Action Measures (TEAM)
see the document
Technology Early Action Measures (TEAM)
Moving on Sustainable Transportation Program - MOST
Supports projects that produce the kinds of education, awareness and analytical tools we need if we are to make sustainable transportation a reality.
For further information:
call 613-998-6607
visit the web site:
Moving On Sustainable Transportation
see the document
Moving on Sustainable Transportation Program (MOST)
ecoFREIGHT Program - Transport Canada
Provides the freight transportation industry with cost shared funding for real world testing of freight transportation technologies that have the potential to reduce the emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases (GHG).
For further information:
call 613-991-1196
visit the web site:
ecoFREIGHT Program - Transport Canada
Networks of Centres of Excellence Program
Funds networks involved in leading-edge, multidisciplinary, university-based research and training.
For further information:
please call : 613-995-6010
visit the web site:
Networks of Centres for Excellence
see the document:
Networks of Centres of Excellence Program
4. Tax Credits
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program
The program is a federal tax incentive program to encourage Canadian businesses of all sizes and in all sectors to conduct research and development in Canada that will lead to new, improved, or technologically advanced products or processes.
For further information:
call 1-800-959-5525
visit the web site:
(SR&ED;) Tax Incentive Program
see the document
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED;) Program
Ontario Innovation Tax Credit (OITC)
Public and private corporations can receive a tax credit for scientific research and experimental development carried on in Ontario.
For further information:
call 1-800-668-5821
visit the web site:
Ontario Innovation Tax Credit (OITC) Claim Form/Guide
see the document
Ontario Innovation Tax Credit (OITC)
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