Grant consulting for Ontario businesses

We help Ontario entrepreneurs and business leaders unlock the full potential of grant funding. Our specialists assess your unique situation, identify the provincial and federal grants, tax credits, and loans that best fit your goals, and manage the entire application process from start to finish. From finding the right programs to securing the funds, we make it easier for your business to grow and compete.

From research to securing grants

The world of grants is vast and complex. helloDarwin supports you at every step of the process. Our grant experts will guide you to optimize and maximize your funds. Here’s an overview of how we assist you.

Grant scouting for your business

Active monitoring of grants and tax credits based on your investment plans to identify all relevant opportunities in advance.

Strategic plan and validation with funders

A personalized plan is developed by our team of analysts. We directly contact funders to validate the eligibility of your projects.

Writing your funding applications

Our team of analysts takes care of everything: gathering information, technical writing, and strategic positioning to maximize your chances of approval.

Financing solutions for your projects

Quickly secure the provincial or federal grants that will drive your projects forward — in any industry.

RHII

The Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative for Northern Ontario offers repayable, interest‑free loans for innovative modular, mass-timber, 3D-printed, net-zero, and panelized homebuilding.

CanExport SME

CanExport SME offers up to $50,000 to help Canadian businesses fund export marketing and expand into new international markets.

SR&ED Tax Credit

The SR&ED tax credit rewards Canadian businesses for investing in R&D by offering valuable tax incentives on eligible innovation, development, and experimental activities.

CT ITC Tax Credit

The Clean Tech ITC offers a generous refundable tax credit to help Canadian businesses invest in clean technology and boost their sustainable growth.

NGen

NGen’s Advanced Manufacturing Challenge offers up to $8 million to fund 40% of collaborative projects that scale advanced manufacturing tech.

Canada Summer Jobs

Canada Summer Jobs offers wage subsidies to employers to hire youth aged 15–30 for summer jobs, supporting skill development and career experience.

$8.2B

in total available amount of grants

+10 000

available canadian funding programs

$150K

obtained on average per company

25K

businesses helped by helloDarwin

Free

/ MONTH

Free forever.

Find the grants your business is eligible for and estimate your funding potential.

Key features:

Access to our grant search engine

Access to grant profiles

Estimation of potential grant eligibility

Monthly and weekly grant reports

Pro

$249

/ MONTH

Monthly

Yearly

Access the information, the right tools, and our expertise, when you need it.

All free features plus:

AI assistant specialized in grants

Personalized real-time alerts

Practical guides and exclusive templates

Consultation with an expert to align your grant potential

Consulting

Custom

Dedicated team

Perfect for your unique needs.

Achieve your funding goals with a strategic team by your side and a platform to support you.

Everything included in the platform Pro plus :

Writing and management of all your grants

A specialized team in government funds assigned to your business

Full management of your tenders

Annual strategic plan and regular updates

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Frequently asked questions about our service for Ontario businesses

Discover the most common questions Ontario businesses across all industries have about accessing government funding — and how helloDarwin can guide you to the best program for your needs.

How can helloDarwin support my funding process?

helloDarwin can review your business profile, identify relevant programs, prioritize opportunities, and support the preparation of clear funding applications.

Why work with helloDarwin on a funding search?

helloDarwin helps you sort through programs, confirm fit, prioritize the best opportunities, and prepare clearer applications. The goal is to save time, reduce missed details, and keep your funding work tied to real business projects.

What types of government funding are available in my province?

Businesses can often access a mix of provincial and federal grants, tax credits, wage subsidies, loans, and other programs. These may support hiring, training, equipment, productivity, innovation, export, sustainability, or digital projects.

Who is usually eligible for regional business funding?

Eligibility varies by program, but common factors include the company’s location, industry, size, revenue, project type, eligible expenses, and timing. A good first step is to match the project to programs before spending time on a full application.

Do I need to repay government grants?

No. Grants are non-repayable, unlike loans or certain subsidies, provided you meet all program requirements.

How long does it take to receive funding?

Timelines vary from a few weeks to several months depending on the program and application complexity.

What expenses can be covered by funding?

Eligible expenses may include salaries, training, equipment, software, research, marketing, and export development.