Government Funding

Ontario scaling up innovation in life sciences sector; Aurora-based Piramal Healthcare receives $1.7 million

23 June 2026

The Ontario government is investing more than $18 million to support 11 companies through the Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF), a strategic initiative that helps Ontario’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the human health sciences sector commercialize market-ready products, scale operations, strengthen competitiveness and prepare for procurement opportunities. The latest round of funding under the LSSUF program has been allocated to 11 recipient companies. Life Science Scale Up Fund recipients includes Piramal Healthcare (Canada) […]

Markham manufacturer highlights AI, automation push as Ontario expands $5M digital business funding. Here’s how companies can apply

22 May 2026

The additional $5-million investment in the Digital Competence Centre (DCC) was announced May 20 at Sable Metal Fabrication in Markham by the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.

Ontario investing $5 million to help small businesses adopt digital technologies

21 May 2026

The Ontario government is continuing to deliver on its plan to protect workers and support small and medium-sized businesses with an additional $5 million to expand the Digital Competence Centre (DCC).

NGen announce $79.5 million in new AI projects to help Canadian manufacturers compete globally; four companies from York Region receive funding

31 March 2026

Combined with more than $50.3 million in direct investment from industry, the projects represent a total investment of $79.5 million in Canadian advanced manufacturing innovation.

EuroSpec Manufacturing Funding Announcement

Ontario strengthening auto parts manufacturing in Newmarket; Eurospec Manufacturing receives $150,000 in O-AMP funding

18 March 2026

In support of EuroSpec’s $307,000 facility investment, Ontario is providing $150,000 in funding through the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP).

$1.7M provincial grant helping Newmarket firm protect jobs amid U.S. tariffs

6 March 2026

Exco Engineering has received $1,700,800 to help protect local jobs and restore critical supply chains to Ontario in the face of rising threats of U.S. tariffs on automotive tooling.

Ontario welcomes over $11.6 Million manufacturing investment by Eco Guardian in Aurora

2 March 2026

The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of $11,659,975 by Eco Guardian, a manufacturer specializing in eco-friendly, compostable food packaging solutions, to increase their domestic manufacturing capabilities and create 42 new, good-paying jobs in Aurora.

Ontario Investing $1.9 Million to Drive Local Research and Innovation in York Region

27 February 2026

The Ontario government is investing over $1.9 million in research projects at York University. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, supporting homegrown research at York University will lead to groundbreaking discoveries and real-world applications.

Newmarket-based manufacturing firm, Palcam Technologies, gets $3.75M boost as part of federal auto strategy

19 February 2026

The federal government is providing a Newmarket manufacturer a $3.75 million boost as part of its efforts to strengthen the Canadian auto sector.

Ontario gives York Region its own autotech development site and $2.5M to help smaller companies test future products

12 February 2026

Ontario Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Minister Vic Fedeli, York officials and York University announced the Regional Technology Development Site (RTDS), one of nine in the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network, at a York Region Transit building in Richmond Hill last week.

Five York Region-based companies receive funding through the Ontario Together Trade Fund

5 January 2026

The Ontario government is supporting companies and workers impacted by U.S. tariffs by investing $16.5 million through the Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF), a strategic initiative dedicated to helping Ontario businesses grow, adapt and remain competitive in the face of U.S. tariffs. The OTTF will provide targeted support to businesses impacted by trade disruptions.

Government of Canada supports the growth of three York Region companies

18 December 2025

The Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario , alongside the Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy announced over $3.1 million to support the growth and resiliency of three York Region companies.

Minister Fedeli speaks at Marvell Technology announcement

Ontario welcomes Marvell workforce expansion to support AI Infrastructure Development

2 December 2025

The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of $238 million for a five-year expansion by Marvell Technology which includes the launch of a new office in Toronto, scaling of its semiconductor research and development (R&D) operations in Ottawa and York Region, and the establishment of a new optical lab.

Markham headquartered NordSpace announces new Advanced Manufacturing for Aerospace Lab

28 October 2025

Canada’s push for sovereign space capabilities gains momentum with NordSpace’s new AMA Lab, set to revolutionize rocket engine and pressure vessel production.

Ontario boosting training for entrepreneurs through the $5-million 2025-26 RAISE grant program

10 September 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025-26 RAISE program, where participants will receive free online business development training from DMZ at Toronto Metropolitan University — one of Canada’s leading business incubators — and a one-time grant of $10,000 upon successful completion.

Drone flying with cityscape in background

Markham-based QEA Tech receives $4.2M in NRC support to advance AI-driven building envelope retrofit technology

14 August 2025

QEA Tech announced that it is receiving advisory services and up to $4,200,000 CAD in funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to support research and development for its patented building envelope audit technology.