FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario

Q: How much funding can be received?

FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario Funds up to 10000000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was March 28, 2025.

Q: Is the FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario a grant, loan, or tax credit?

FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario?

FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario is funded by Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)

Q: Who is eligible for the FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario program?

To be eligible for the FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario program, you must: • Must be an incorporated business. • Focus on developing, commercializing, or producing innovative products, processes, and services. • Enhance productivity, capacity, competitiveness, scale-up, and develop new business opportunities.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario?

You can contact Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) by email at info@feddevontario.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-593-5505.

Q: Where is the FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario available?

The FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario program is available the province of ON.

Q: Are startups eligible for the FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario program.

Last Update: August 20, 2025

ON, Canada

Funding for businesses in southern Ontario by FedDev Ontario.

At a glance

Eligible Funding

From $125,000 to $10,000,000

Timeline

Open Date : January 6, 2025
Closing date : March 28, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The FedDev Ontario grant program supports incorporated businesses in Southern Ontario by providing no-interest, repayable contributions ranging from $125,000 to $10 million per project. Eligible activities include developing, commercializing, or producing innovative products, processes, and services, improving productivity and competitiveness, and scaling up or expanding to develop new business opportunities. The program prioritizes projects focused on clean economic growth, business development, technological innovation, and industrial transition.

Financing terms and conditions

No-interest, repayable contributions ranging from $125,000 to $10 million per project.

Activities funded

Development, commercialization, or production of innovative products, processes, and services.
Improvement of productivity, capacity, and competitiveness.
Scaling up and expanding to create new business opportunities, enter new markets, or reach new customers.
Projects supporting clean economic growth and the greening of the economy.
Projects contributing to emissions reductions and creating sustainable and green jobs.
Accelerating business development and growth for growth companies.
Projects in cutting-edge sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, medical technologies, digital health, and agri-tech.
Support for industrial transition by adopting new technologies and innovations to improve competitiveness in traditional sectors.
Projects supporting the transition to zero-emission vehicles and housing manufacturing innovation.
Initiatives promoting inclusive growth and regional coverage, creating opportunities for underrepresented groups and fostering growth in various communities.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 1,250,000

Developing a new AI software for predictive maintenance in manufacturing

$ 2,000,000

Research and development of a novel renewable energy storage system

$ 2,500,000

Expanding production capacity for eco-friendly packaging solutions

$ 1,500,000

Enhancing digital infrastructure for remote work capabilities

$ 1,000,000

Developing a mobile app for mental health support

$ 1,250,000

Launch of a new line of organic skincare products

Eligibility

The applicant must be an incorporated business.
The project must involve developing, commercializing, or producing innovative products, processes, and services.
The project can focus on improving productivity, capacity, and competitiveness.
The project may involve scaling up and expanding to develop new business opportunities, enter new markets, or reach new customers.
The project should align with one or more of FedDev Ontario's priorities, such as clean economic growth, growth companies, technology, and industrial transition.
Priority may be given to projects that support the transition to zero-emission vehicles and housing manufacturing innovation.

Who is eligible?

Incorporated businesses that develop, commercialize, or produce innovative products, processes, and services
Companies improving productivity, capacity, and competitiveness
Businesses focused on scaling-up and expanding to develop new business opportunities, enter new markets, or reach new customers
Projects in clean economic growth supporting greening the economy and sustainable, green job creation
Growth companies accelerating business development and growth
Businesses engaged in cutting-edge sectors like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, medical technologies, digital health, and agri-tech
Projects supporting industrial transition to adopt new technologies and innovations

Eligible expenses

FedDev Ontario supports projects that drive innovation and competitiveness in key areas, focusing on sustainable growth and technological advancement. Eligible activities aim to enhance productivity, market reach, and the adoption of new technologies.

Development, commercialization, or production of innovative products, processes, and services.
Enhancement of productivity, capacity, and competitiveness of businesses.
Scaling up and expanding business operations to access new markets and customer bases.
Projects supporting clean economic growth, such as those contributing to emissions reduction and creating green jobs.
Initiatives focused on accelerating business growth and development.
Projects involving cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, medical technologies, digital health, and agri-tech.
Support for industrial transition by adopting new technologies and innovations in traditional sectors.
Projects promoting the transition to zero-emission vehicles and innovative housing manufacturing.

Eligible geographic areas

Southern Ontario

Selection criteria

Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Complete applications are reviewed and assessed based on various criteria, including alignment with intake priorities and expected results of the project.

Alignment with intake priorities
Expected results of the project
Degree to which the project supports new or expanded initiatives for your company (i.e., incrementality of the project)
Quality of the project plan and budget, including contributions of project partners and ability to repay
Managerial, technical, operational, and financial capacity
Degree of risk
Compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements
Quality of IP strategies for IP-intensive projects
Breadth, representation, and diversity of projects

How to apply

Express Interest

Contact FedDev Ontario at info@feddevontario.gc.ca or 1-866-593-5505 to discuss your interest in applying and verify your eligibility.

Stay Informed

Subscribe to FedDev Ontario newsletters and follow their social media channels for updates on the next intake period.

Prepare for Application

Review detailed program information and assess if the funding opportunity aligns with your project objectives.
Gather necessary documentation and information needed for the application process.

Application Intake Preparation

Mark the upcoming intake periods in Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 on your calendar.
Prepare your application materials in advance of the intake period opening.

Additional information

FedDev Ontario prioritizes projects that support inclusive growth and regional coverage, structuring investments to promote equitable growth across urban, small, and rural communities.
Applicants can contact FedDev Ontario for assistance with the application process, emphasizing a client-focused approach to program delivery.
Individuals are encouraged to express interest and discuss their project needs with FedDev Ontario before applications open.
The program supports initiatives that create opportunities for underrepresented groups.

Contacts

info@feddevontario.gc.ca

1-866-593-5505

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under FedDev —Funding for southern Ontario?

Development, commercialization, or production of innovative products, processes, and services. Improvement of productivity, capacity, and competitiveness. Scaling up and expanding to create new business opportunities, enter new markets, or reach new customers. Projects supporting clean economic growth and the greening of the economy. Projects contributing to emissions reductions and creating sustainable and green jobs. Accelerating business development and growth for growth companies. Projects in cutting-edge sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, medical technologies, digital health, and agri-tech. Support for industrial transition by adopting new technologies and innovations to improve competitiveness in traditional sectors. Projects supporting the transition to zero-emission vehicles and housing manufacturing innovation. Initiatives promoting inclusive growth and regional coverage, creating opportunities for underrepresented groups and fostering growth in various communities.