The ThriveForward Start-Up Stream fund helps accelerate industrial investment in innovation capital across southern Ontario. Eligible projects include the commercialization of innovation or the adoption of an innovation by a startup or SME, prioritizing critical sectors, diverse organizations, and equity-deserving entrepreneurs that are investing in clean inclusive growth
About the Initiative
With the support of FedDev Ontario and the Government of Canada’s Jobs and Growth Fund, NCFDC has launched thriveFORWARD to accelerate industrial investment in innovation capital across southern Ontario. By making forward investments in the talent, technology, and industries of the future, we can enhance entrepreneur-led growth in strategic sectors and across multiple priority pathways.
Application Open Date (Status)
Open
Application End Date (Deadline)
December 31, 2023
Funding Limits
Non-repayable performance-based funding matching up to $25,000
Funding rules are strictly bound to the terms of the successful Grant Application.
Purpose & Commonly Used For
- New incremental labour
- Expertise
- Capital
- Non-Capital
More Information
Eligible projects include the commercialization of innovation or the adoption of an innovation by a startup or SME, prioritizing critical sectors, diverse organizations and equity-deserving entrepreneurs that are investing in clean inclusive growth. Funding amounts and conditions vary in each case (see below). For more information about diversity, equity and inclusion, we encourage entrepreneurs to explore GBA+ and the Government of Canada’s 50–30 Challenge, as well as supplier diversity via our partner, CAMSC.
