Consulting
Grant consulting services for Canadian businesses
helloDarwin manages all your grant applications, from identifying programs through to approval. An annual strategic plan tailored to your projects, managed by a team of experts dedicated to your company.
130M$+
in projects FUNDED with helloDarwin
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Turn every project into a grant opportunity
More than a grant writing service. A complete partnership to capture every dollar your business is entitled to.
Potential analysis
A detailed review of your business, projects, and investments to identify every grant you may be eligible for.
Strategic funding plan
A personalized plan that prioritizes the best grants to target, aligned with your projects and investments for the year.
Expert writing
Each application is prepared by an expert in the relevant program to maximize your chances.
Single point of contact
helloDarwin manages communications with funders, from the initial application through to approval.
A complete strategic partnership
Your projects, investments, and budgets are analyzed to surface grants that match your reality. helloDarwin then acts as your strategic partner with funders to increase your chances of approval.
Sustainable development
Structuring your ESG initiatives, sustainable development plans, and reports required by programs.
International export
Strategy, target markets, budget, and key actions to support your international expansion.
Commercialization
Go-to-market strategy, target segments, budget, and concrete actions to support your business development.
Market research
Market, positioning, and key data analysis to strengthen your applications.
Training plan
Definition of training needs, objectives, and budgets to access relevant programs.
Machinery purchase
Project justification, technical selection, budget, and productivity gains to support your equipment investment.
Our expertises
Three distinct expertises to cover all the opportunities of your business.
The industries we serve
Frequently asked questions
Need help deciding what applies to your business? Talk to an expert and get a clearer next step.
Do we need to identify a grant first, or can we share our projects with you?
Start with your projects, planned investments, budgets, and timing. helloDarwin uses that information to identify and prioritize relevant funding programs. If you already have a grant in mind, the team can assess it too, but a specific program is not required to begin.
Why hire helloDarwin instead of managing grants internally or through our accountant?
Your team knows the business and your accountant knows your finances. helloDarwin adds continuous program monitoring, eligibility analysis, funding coordination, application planning, writing support, and follow-up. The service works alongside your internal team and existing advisors so opportunities are not missed or pursued in isolation.
How much funding potential can you validate before we commit?
An initial funding-potential analysis reviews your projects, planned spending, timelines, company profile, and previous funding. It can provide a prioritized view of relevant programs and estimated funding ranges. These estimates help assess fit and timing, but they are not approval guarantees; funders make the final decisions.
How do the annual fee and success-based fee work?
Fees depend on the number of projects, applications, and services included. An annual consulting mandate may combine a base fee for ongoing strategy and file management with a success-based fee when applicable. The proposal explains the scope, fee triggers, and payment terms before work begins.
What happens if the initial analysis finds less funding potential than expected?
The initial analysis is meant to confirm whether a broader mandate makes business sense. If the available opportunities do not support the expected scope, helloDarwin can discuss a narrower mandate, one-off grant writing, a later start, or no immediate application. The applicable options and fees are defined in the proposal.
How much time and information will our team need to provide?
Your team provides project priorities, budgets, timelines, quotes, financial or technical documents, and access to the people who know each project. helloDarwin organizes the funding research, application calendar, drafting, and follow-up. The first working sessions are more detailed, followed by scheduled updates as projects change.