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Link North - BOOST Funding
Funding for business launch and growth support
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Link North’s BOOST Funding supports small and medium sized businesses through a 50% contribution up to $10,000 for commercialization and growth projects. Eligible activities include equipment, software, market development, tradeshows, consulting services, and product or technology development.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Commercialization
- Business or product launch
- Scaling, expansion, and improvement efforts
- Product and technology development, including prototype design, demonstration, and testing
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium sized businesses
- Entrepreneurs developing a novel product or technology and intending to commercialize
Who is not eligible
- Businesses operating as restaurateurs, distributors, resellers, or wholesalers are generally not supported
Eligible expenses
- New or used equipment, installation, and staff training
- Information technologies, software, and modernization efforts
- New market development and diversification initiatives
- Attending industry tradeshows and events
- Consultancy services to support business and marketing strategies
How to apply
- Complete the client questionnaire.
- Provide details about who you are and your idea or business.
- Apply after becoming a registered client with Link North.
Additional information
- Applicants must be a registered client with Link North.
- The program supports commercialization, business or product launch, scaling, expansion, and improvement efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Link North - BOOST Funding Program
What is the Link North - BOOST Funding?
Link North’s BOOST Funding supports small and medium sized businesses through a 50% contribution up to $10,000 for commercialization and growth projects. Eligible activities include equipment, software, market development, tradeshows, consulting services, and product or technology development.
How much funding can be received?
Link North - BOOST Funding Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Link North - BOOST Funding program?
To be eligible for the Link North - BOOST Funding program, you must:
Must be a registered client with Link North
Must operate in one of the supported sectors
Entrepreneurs outside the target sectors may be considered if developing a novel product or technology for commercialization
What expenses are eligible under Link North - BOOST Funding?
Commercialization
Business or product launch
Scaling, expansion, and improvement efforts
Product and technology development, including prototype design, demonstration, and testing
Where is the Link North - BOOST Funding available?
The Link North - BOOST Funding program is available across Canada.
Is the Link North - BOOST Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Link North - BOOST Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Link North - BOOST Funding?
Link North - BOOST Funding is funded by Link North