There are a number of government programs that small and medium sized businesses can access in Canada. The Government of Canada lists all areas of support on the following website http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/page/contact/#. In Saskatchewan there is a federal/provincial agency called "Square One" which supports small business start ups as well as growth of existing small businesses. Square One has recently created a list of all programs available to entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan http://squareonesask.ca/skbizgrid/.
The Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) of the National Research Council of Canada has two methods to help small and medium sized business in Canada. One program is the Concierge Service http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/irap/concierge/index.html. This is a single access point that anyone can call to talk to someone who is knowledgeable about all of the programs that exist in Canada. The second method is through working with Industrial Technology Advisors to connect with the funding programs of IRAP http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/irap/services/index.html
In Saskatchewan the Ministry of Agriculture also has a program to assist small business called SAVIhttp://www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/GF2-SAVI
Although the list of government programs is long and it may seem confusing, each program has been designed for a reason. Each program has specific goals and rules regarding eligibility of projects and expenses within projects. The best plan is to contact someone who works for the program to find out what is the best for you and your company according to the goals and plans you have for your company.
If you have any questions about IRAP, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Colleen Christensen, PhD, PAg, ProDir
Industrial Technology Advisor
Industrial Research Assistance Program
National Research Council
Saskatoon
Colleen.Christensen@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
306-975-4972
The Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) of the National Research Council of Canada has two methods to help small and medium sized business in Canada. One program is the Concierge Service http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/irap/concierge/index.html. This is a single access point that anyone can call to talk to someone who is knowledgeable about all of the programs that exist in Canada. The second method is through working with Industrial Technology Advisors to connect with the funding programs of IRAP http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/irap/services/index.html
In Saskatchewan the Ministry of Agriculture also has a program to assist small business called SAVIhttp://www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/GF2-SAVI
Although the list of government programs is long and it may seem confusing, each program has been designed for a reason. Each program has specific goals and rules regarding eligibility of projects and expenses within projects. The best plan is to contact someone who works for the program to find out what is the best for you and your company according to the goals and plans you have for your company.
If you have any questions about IRAP, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Colleen Christensen, PhD, PAg, ProDir
Industrial Technology Advisor
Industrial Research Assistance Program
National Research Council
Saskatoon
Colleen.Christensen@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
306-975-4972
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