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Funding intelligence, policy analysis, and what we're seeing across Canadian industry. Updated as programs open.

Canada’s Regional Defence Investment Initiative: Up to $10M for Defence Supply Chain Companies
Funding Alerts

Canada’s Regional Defence Investment Initiative: Up to $10M for Defence Supply Chain Companies

Mar 2026

Canada’s commitment to NATO’s 2% GDP defence spending target is opening up to $10M per project for companies in — or pivoting into — defence supply chains. Here’s who qualifies and how dual-use works.

Regional Tariff Response Initiative: Up to $10M for Businesses Impacted by U.S. and China Tariffs
Funding Alerts

Regional Tariff Response Initiative: Up to $10M for Businesses Impacted by U.S. and China Tariffs

Mar 2026

The federal government’s direct response to U.S. and China trade disruptions. Two streams: up to $10M repayable or $1M non-repayable. Steel and automotive get priority.

Ontario’s Forest Biomass Program: Up to $10M for Wood Utilization and Bioproduct Projects
Funding Alerts

Ontario’s Forest Biomass Program: Up to $10M for Wood Utilization and Bioproduct Projects

Mar 2026

Ontario’s Forest Biomass Program funds projects across four streams — from feasibility studies to $10M facility modernizations. Here’s what qualifies, what it pays, and how to apply.

2026 Federal Budget: What Changes for Canadian Growth Companies
Funding Alerts

2026 Federal Budget: What Changes for Canadian Growth Companies

Mar 2026

A breakdown of the key changes in the 2026 federal budget that affect Canadian growth companies and the funding programs they rely on.

Critical Minerals Funding: A Complete Guide to CMIF and the Strategic Response Fund
Sector Intelligence

Critical Minerals Funding: A Complete Guide to CMIF and the Strategic Response Fund

Mar 2026

Everything you need to know about the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund and the Strategic Response Fund for mining, processing, and critical infrastructure projects.

SR&ED in 2026: What the New Clean Tech ITC Means for Your Claims
Policy Analysis

SR&ED in 2026: What the New Clean Tech ITC Means for Your Claims

Feb 2026

How the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit interacts with SR&ED and what it means for companies claiming both.

Why Funding Is a CEO-Level Job (And Always Will Be)
Sector Intelligence

Why Funding Is a CEO-Level Job (And Always Will Be)

Jan 2026

The strategic case for keeping funding decisions at the executive level, and why delegation almost always leaves money on the table.

IRAP Updates: New Contribution Limits and Eligibility Changes
Funding Alerts

IRAP Updates: New Contribution Limits and Eligibility Changes

Jan 2026

NRC IRAP has updated its contribution limits and eligibility criteria for 2026. Here is what changed and who it affects.

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