Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North
Overview
Access up to $10,000 in funding to cover up to 50% of eligible costs for your market growth and expansion, product development and productivity enhancements.
At a glance
| Categories | grant |
|---|---|
| Funding | $10,000 (up to 50% of eligible costs) |
| Status | Accepting applications |
| Region | ON |
| Sectors | technology |
Eligibility and requirements
Money Level 1: $2,500 grant for a minimum project spend before tax of $5,000 Level 2: $5,000 grant for a minimum project spend before tax of $10,000 Level 3: $7,500 grant for a minimum project spend before tax of $15,000 Level 4: $10,000 grant for a minimum project spend before tax of $20,000 You Have an innovative registered business Are operating in the districts of Nipissing, Timiskaming, Parry Sound or Muskoka Note: The program is not intended to support, nor is applicable to, businesses operating as restaurants, wholesalers, distributors or re-sellers distributors or re-sellers. Use this to Market Growth & Expansion Tradeshow attendance/exhibiting (not previously attended) Design/development of branding and select promotional materials Market Research Sales/marketing plans Label design Product Development Product certifications Prototype development (engineering, design, machining/fabrication) Software development Trial testing Equipment/software to prototype Productivity/Business Enhancements Intellectual Property research & protection Business strategies and feasibility analysis Training and certifications Equipment/software related to the core business offering
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps technology teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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