Government Resources
Entrepreneurs struggling to ensure the growth and success of their
companies should familiarize themselves with the resources available
through the government. A number of different web sites are listed
below with information on different government programs and
organizations, and where you can go to get more information on existing
resources.
Federal Government Programs
The Federal Government has a complete listing of the government assistance programs available in Canada, listed alphabetically, as well as by Ministry/Agency, and Research Area. To access the listing, see:
http://www.strategis.ic.gc.ca/sc_innov/tech/engdoc/1b.html
Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC)
Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC) is a technology investment fund established to contribute to the achievement of Canada's objectives: increasing economic growth, creating jobs and wealth, and supporting sustainable development. TPC advances and supports government initiatives by investing strategically in research, development and innovation in order to encourage private sector investment, and so maintain and grow the technology base and technological capabilities of Canadian industry. TPC also encourages the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in all regions of Canada. For more information on TPC, see:
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/tp00245e.html
Scientific Research and Experimental Development Program (SR&ED)
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development SR&ED Program provides tax incentives to Canadian businesses that conduct SR&ED in Canada. This program is intended to encourage businesses -- particularly small and start-up firms -- to conduct SR&ED that will lead to new, improved, or technologically advanced products or processes. For more information on the SRED Program:
www.ccra.gc.ca/sred
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
The National Research Council (NRC) is Canada's premier science and technology research organization, providing leadership in scientific and technical research, the diffusion of technology and the dissemination of scientific and technical information. The NRC offers the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), designed to stimulate wealth-creation for Canada through technological innovation in Canada's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The IRAP program achieves this through providing excellent knowledge-based innovation assistance services to SMEs, and providing access to relevant resources to support client innovation activities. For more information on NRC, and IRAP respectively, see:
http://www.nrc.ca/corporate/english/index.html
http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/aboutUs/index_e.html
The Canadian Technology Network (CTN)
For small or medium-sized technology related businesses in Canada, the Canadian Technology Network (CTN) provides access to a wide range of technology and related business assistance through a cross-country network of advisors. These advisors are prepared to work with you to identify your needs and help you find solutions to your technology challenges. For more information on CTN, see:
http://ctn-rct.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/about_e.shtml
Canadian Institute for Market Intelligence (CIMI)
The Canadian Institute for Market Intelligence (CIMI) was created to assist Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises in the creation of wealth through innovation. The Institute endeavours to increase the market knowledge, expand the international market presence and improve the competitive standing of Canada's advanced technology firms. For more information on CIMI, see:
http://www.cimi.ca