The Ottawa Community Loan Fund provides short-term loans of up to $15,000 to small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, talented individuals with international training and community groups. It is a private organization that works with other community-based financial organizations to qualify borrowers, who must be able to demonstrate a worthwhile business concept, practical work experience and/or training, and [...]
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Business Development Bank of Canada
by Survive and Thrive - Wednesday, July 8th, 2009The Business Development Bank Canada is a federally mandated institution dedicated to providing small- and medium-sized businesses with the financing options and consulting services they need to succeed. It offers venture capital to start-up and early-stage companies, subordinate financing for companies that are in transition, expanding or planning an acquisition, and term loans for businesses at [...]
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program
by Survive and Thrive - Wednesday, July 8th, 2009The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program is a federal tax incentive program, administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), that encourages Canadian businesses of all sizes, and in all sectors, to conduct research and development in Canada. It is the largest single source of federal government support for industrial R&D.
The SR&ED program gives [...]


