Grant · not repaid

Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program

Innovation Initiatives Ontario North · Ontario

OpenGeneral
Funding
Up to $10,000
Up to $10,000 per project
Deadline
Ongoing
Open, accepted on an ongoing basis (no fixed deadline).
Type
Grant · not repaid
Covers up to 50% of eligible costs
Company stage
Early Stage / Startup, SME

Overview

Provides grants of up to $10,000 covering up to 50% of eligible costs for market growth and expansion, product development, and productivity/business enhancement projects by innovative businesses in the districts of Nipissing, Timiskaming, Parry Sound or Muskoka.

Who can apply

  • Must have an innovative registered business operating in the districts of Nipissing, Timiskaming, Parry Sound or Muskoka (Northern Ontario).
  • Not applicable to restaurants, wholesalers, distributors or re-sellers.
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What it can pay for

R&DExportCapital / EquipmentBusiness ExpansionCommercializationTechnology adoptionAdvisory

Past recipients

No public list of past recipients is linked for this program yet.

Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

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Last checked by SeedPort: Oct 1, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.