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Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)
Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000,000
Timeline
- Archived
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF) offered grants and loans to attract investments in innovative projects, promoting the creation of high-value jobs and the development of key sectors in Ontario. This program aimed to support activities such as the growth of strategic capacities, the development of industrial clusters, and expansion in advanced technologies, financial services, information technology, and life sciences.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Investment in leading-edge projects aimed at building strategic capacity in priority sectors such as clean/green technologies, financial services, information and communication technology, and life sciences.
- Projects that support cluster development to enhance industry collaboration and innovation.
- Initiatives that create or retain high-value-added jobs within Ontario.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies in clean/green technologies
- Businesses in the financial services sector
- Firms in information and communication technology
- Organizations in the life sciences sector
Who is not eligible
- The Strategic Jobs and Investment Fund (SJIF) has been officially closed to new applications and proposals since 2012. No companies or industries are currently eligible to apply.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Creation or maintenance of highly skilled jobs.
- Leverage on business investment.
- Ability of the project to support the development of strategic industrial clusters.
Additional information
- The Strategic Jobs and Investment Fund (SJIF) officially closed to new applications/proposals in 2012; new applicants cannot apply.
- SJIF and Strategic Investments (SI) together have contributed to leveraging significant private sector investment and job creation in Ontario.
- The program targeted leading edge priority sectors such as clean/green technologies, financial services, information and communication technology, and life sciences.
- Support provided was flexible, including both grants and loans to attract and secure strategic investments.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF) Program
What is the Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)?
The Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF) offered grants and loans to attract investments in innovative projects, promoting the creation of high-value jobs and the development of key sectors in Ontario. This program aimed to support activities such as the growth of strategic capacities, the development of industrial clusters, and expansion in advanced technologies, financial services, information technology, and life sciences.
How much funding can be received?
Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF) Funds up to $7,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF) program?
To be eligible for the Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF) program, you must:
Investment in leading edge projects supporting strategic capacity or cluster development
Activities in priority sectors: clean/green technologies, financial services, information and communication technology, or life sciences
What expenses are eligible under Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)?
Investment in leading-edge projects aimed at building strategic capacity in priority sectors such as clean/green technologies, financial services, information and communication technology, and life sciences.
Projects that support cluster development to enhance industry collaboration and innovation.
Initiatives that create or retain high-value-added jobs within Ontario.
Who can I contact for more information about the Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)?
You can contact Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON) or by phone at 416-325-6421.
Where is the Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF) available?
The Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF) is a Grant and Funding