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Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
Funding for Agri-tech and cleantech innovators
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Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides $10,000 to selected small businesses and entrepreneurs developing Agri-tech and cleantech solutions. It supports innovation, growth, and sustainability-focused projects in York Region.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 1-99 employees
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2024
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Development of innovative Agri-tech solutions.
- Development of innovative Agri-food solutions.
- Development of innovative cleantech solutions.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Company pitch deck
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small businesses.
- Entrepreneurs.
- Agri-tech ventures.
- Agri-food ventures.
- Cleantech ventures.
Who is not eligible
- Sole proprietors.
- Previously funded recipients from two consecutive rounds.
- 2023 EIF recipients reapplying for the next round.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Regular maintenance and ongoing operating costs.
- Regular capital expenditures and asset replacement.
- Refinancing existing debt.
- Acquisition of land or buildings.
- Sole proprietorships.
Eligible geographic areas
- York Region, Ontario.
Selection criteria
- Business viability and growth or scaling potential.
- Community impact and economic benefits for York Region.
- Proposed use of funds and expected business impact.
- Quality of the application: clear, concise, and complete.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Prepare the company pitch deck.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the completed application form with the pitch deck attached.
- Step 3: If selected, sign the Funding Agreement
- Complete the agreement before funding is released.
- Step 4: Complete the project and report back
- Submit a Final Project Report to demonstrate project completion.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a committee made up of ventureLAB, Regional Staff, and key innovation stakeholders.
- Applications are evaluated on business viability, community impact, use of funds, and application quality.
- Selected applicants must sign a Funding Agreement before funds are released.
- Recipients must submit a Final Project Report to show project completion.
Additional information
- Applications are now closed.
- Selected recipients receive $10,000 each.
- Recipients must submit a Final Project Report.
- Funding is disbursed after the Funding Agreement is signed, within 30 business days.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions Program
What is the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions?
This program provides $10,000 to selected small businesses and entrepreneurs developing Agri-tech and cleantech solutions. It supports innovation, growth, and sustainability-focused projects in York Region.
How much funding can be received?
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions program?
To be eligible for the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions program, you must:
Incorporated and based in Canada.
Operating in York Region.
Agri-tech, agri-food, or cleantech venture.
What expenses are eligible under Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions?
Development of innovative Agri-tech solutions.
Development of innovative Agri-food solutions.
Development of innovative cleantech solutions.
Where is the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions available?
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions?
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions is funded by ventureLAB