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Funding News
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CanExport SMEs: 50% of Export Costs, Up to $50,000 per Project
CanExport SMEs reimburses 50% of eligible export-development costs for Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises entering new international markets, with requests of $10,000 to $50,000 per project. The 2026-27 intake closed August 31, 2026, and the program is paused.
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RTRI through FedNor: Tariff Funding for Northern Ontario Businesses
FedNor delivers the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) in Northern Ontario, with liquidity assistance and Pivot Project funding for tariff-impacted SMEs and not-for-profits: up to $3 million non-repayable, or up to $20 million total with repayable funding.
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RTRI through FedDev Ontario: Tariff Funding for Southern Ontario
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI), delivered in southern Ontario by FedDev Ontario, offers tariff-impacted businesses liquidity assistance up to $2 million plus pivot project funding, to a combined $3 million non-repayable. Intake is open.
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Strategic Response Fund (SRF): Up to $50,000,000 for Major Projects
The Strategic Response Fund (SRF), formerly the Strategic Innovation Fund, supports transformative projects that help Canadian industries adapt to tariff disruptions, innovate and build economic resilience. Intake is continuous, with no fixed deadline.
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NRC IRAP IP Assist: Up to $100,000 for IP Strategy and Protection
NRC IRAP IP Assist gives Canadian SMEs advisory services and funding support for intellectual property strategy and protection, with funding from $5,000 to $100,000. The program is open.
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Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP): Funding Support for Automotive Suppliers in Ontario
If you're an Ontario-based automotive supplier ready to enhance productivity and adopt advanced technologies, O-AMP offers a valuable opportunity.
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Regional Tariff Response Initiative: Funding to Help Canadian Businesses Adapt and Grow
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) provides funding to help eligible businesses respond to these challenges, strengthen their competitiveness, and build greater resilience.
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Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI): Funding to Help Northern Ontario Businesses Respond to Tariff Impacts
The expanded RTRI provides two main forms of support for eligible businesses: liquidity assistance and pivot project funding.
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Regional Tariff Response Initiative in the Atlantic Provinces
The RTRI provides two primary types of support for eligible businesses: liquidity assistance and pivot project funding.
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Regional Tariff Response Initiative in British Columbia
The RTRI offers two primary forms of support for businesses in British Columbia: liquidity assistance and pivot project funding. Eligible businesses may apply for one or both types of support, depending on their circumstances and project needs.
