Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund

Amount:

$10,000

Type:

Grant, In-Kind Support

Description:

We will invest up to $10,000 into your business as well as provide hands-on support, access to mentors, and potential access to investors. With help from us, you will have your new business launched or your current company vaulted into success.

Comments on Funding:

This program is a reimbursement program at a 50% cost share, meaning that if you spend $20,000, we will reimburse you $10,000.

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

1. Headquartered in the Kenora or Rainy River Districts
2. Be in the following sectors: science, technology, manufacturing or agri-food (food manufactures are eligible). Other sectors will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
3. Operates full-time (minimum 35 hours/week) and seasonal businesses are eligible, assuming they meet the hourly threshold when operating.
4. Start-ups are eligible but, must complete a business plan or business model canvas. If you do not have one yet, please participate in NOIC’s Trailblazer program!

Application Steps:

Applicants should contact Chathura Jayasinghe

chathura@nwoinnovation.ca
807-768-6681

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified.

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About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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