Resources
Plain-language writing on funding, procurement, operations, and franchising — pulled from real client engagements, not textbooks.
Funding Directory
A curated directory of the federal and provincial funding, tax credit, and wage subsidy programs most owners never claim. Not exhaustive — but a strong starting point.
Funding program intake windows open and close throughout the year. For accurate, current information on which applications are open and how to apply, please contact Yaktak Solutions directly.
Refundable and non-refundable credits filed with your corporate tax return.
Canada Revenue Agency
Canada's largest single business incentive — refunds a portion of wages, contractor costs, and materials spent on qualifying technical work.
Who qualifies
Canadian-controlled private corporations conducting experimental development, applied research, or basic research in Canada.
Ontario Ministry of Finance
Provincial top-up to federal SR&ED for corporations with a permanent establishment in Ontario.
Who qualifies
CCPCs with Ontario-based R&D expenditures under prescribed limits.
Ontario Creates
Refunds labour costs for developing interactive digital media products in Ontario.
Who qualifies
Corporations developing eligible interactive digital media products in Ontario.
Non-repayable and repayable funding administered by federal departments and agencies.
National Research Council
Advisory support plus non-repayable contributions to accelerate development and commercialization of innovative technologies.
Who qualifies
Incorporated Canadian SMEs (fewer than 500 employees) with growth ambitions and technical projects.
Global Affairs Canada
Supports Canadian SMEs entering new export markets — covers travel, marketing, translation, and IP protection abroad.
Who qualifies
For-profit Canadian SMEs with 1–500 employees, $100K – $100M in annual revenue.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Large-scale contributions supporting business innovation, R&D, and industrial expansion projects.
Who qualifies
For-profit corporations undertaking large, transformative business projects in Canada.
FedDev Ontario
Repayable contributions to help SMEs scale up, adopt new technology, and enter new markets.
Who qualifies
Incorporated for-profit SMEs in southern Ontario, in operation for at least 3 years.
Programs targeting capital investment, clean technology, and productivity upgrades.
Ontario Ministry of Finance
Refundable credit on qualifying capital investments in buildings, machinery, and equipment used in manufacturing or processing in Ontario.
Who qualifies
CCPCs with a permanent establishment in Ontario, engaged in manufacturing or processing.
Canada Revenue Agency
Refundable credit on eligible clean-energy equipment — solar, wind, geothermal, storage, non-road zero-emission vehicles, and more.
Who qualifies
Taxable Canadian corporations acquiring eligible clean technology property.
Government of Ontario
Cost-shared grants and loans supporting productivity, innovation, and expansion in Ontario manufacturing.
Who qualifies
Ontario-based manufacturers investing in productivity and technology adoption projects.
Programs that offset the cost of new hires, apprentices, and workforce development.
Employment Ontario
Employer-directed training funding — pays two-thirds of eligible third-party training costs for new or existing employees.
Who qualifies
Ontario employers of any size training current or new hires with a third-party trainer.
Canada Revenue Agency
Non-refundable tax credit for employers hiring eligible Red Seal apprentices in their first two years.
Who qualifies
Employers with eligible Red Seal apprentices in the first 24 months of their contract.
Employment and Social Development Canada
Wage subsidy for employers hiring post-secondary students for work-integrated learning placements.
Who qualifies
Canadian employers hiring eligible post-secondary students in approved fields of study.
Various federal departments
Wage subsidies for employers hiring youth (15–30) facing barriers to employment.
Who qualifies
Employers hiring eligible youth through delivery partners.
Support for Canadian businesses growing internationally.
Global Affairs Canada
Trade commissioners in 160+ cities worldwide provide market intelligence, qualified contacts, and troubleshooting for exporters.
Who qualifies
Canadian companies seeking to export or expand internationally.
Export Development Canada
Credit insurance, working-capital financing, and buyer-financing programs to derisk international sales.
Who qualifies
Canadian exporters and companies with international expansion plans.
Global Affairs Canada
Supports international R&D partnerships — covers travel, IP protection, and technical validation with foreign partners.
Who qualifies
Canadian for-profit SMEs pursuing an international R&D collaboration.
Regional development agency funding for specific parts of Canada.
FedDev Ontario
Supports incubators, accelerators, and innovation hubs strengthening the southern Ontario business ecosystem.
Who qualifies
Not-for-profits and post-secondary institutions supporting innovation ecosystems in southern Ontario.
Government of Ontario
Cost-shared funding for business projects that create jobs and attract investment in southwestern Ontario.
Who qualifies
Businesses investing at least $500K and creating 5+ new jobs in southwestern Ontario.
Government of Ontario
Regional equivalent of SWODF for eastern Ontario — supports growth, expansion, and investment attraction.
Who qualifies
Businesses investing and creating jobs in eastern Ontario.
Program details are summarized for convenience and may change without notice. Always verify current eligibility, funding amounts, and application windows with the administering agency before applying.