Access Government Funding Without Giving Up Equity

Canada offers billions of dollars in non-dilutive funding each year, but most businesses miss out due to complex application processes and lack of awareness.

We help businesses secure funding through:

Federal Government Grants
Provincial Innovation Programs
R&D Tax Credits
Municipal Business Grants
Small Business Loans and Incentives

Our team manages the entire process — from eligibility assessment to submission and compliance reporting.

Why Choose Connect Funds

Expert Knowledge of Canadian Funding Programs

Our team specializes in navigating government grant programs across Canada.

Higher Success Rate

We structure applications to align with funding agency criteria.

End-to-End Support

From identifying programs to preparing reports and claims.

Non-Dilutive Capital

Secure funding without giving up ownership or equity.

Funding Programs We Specialize In

SR&ED Tax Credits
IRAP Innovation Grants
OCI Technology Funding
Provincial R&D Programs
Municipal Small Business Grants
Startup Innovation Grants
Small Business Loans and Incentives

Government Funding Services

Connect Funds helps businesses unlock government funding through strategic advisory and application management

1. Funding Strategy & Eligibility Assessment

We evaluate your business operations, technology development, and growth plans to identify eligible funding programs.

Deliverables include:

Funding roadmap
Program eligibility assessment
Strategic application planning

2. Grant Application Preparation

Government grant applications require technical, financial, and operational documentation.

Our team prepares:

Technical project descriptions
Financial projections
Innovation justifications
Supporting documentation

3. Claim Preparation & Compliance

Many funding programs require detailed reporting and audits.

We help with:

SR&ED technical documentation
Financial claims preparation
Audit support
Compliance reporting

4. Funding Optimization

Businesses often qualify for multiple funding programs simultaneously.

We help structure your projects to maximize eligibility across programs.

Key Funding Programs

SR&ED – Scientific Research & Experimental Development

The SR&ED program is Canada's largest R&D tax credit initiative designed to support companies conducting technological research and development.

Businesses can recover up to

1. 35% of eligible R&D costs for Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs)

2. 15% for larger corporations

Eligible activities include

1. Software development

2. AI and machine learning research

3. Manufacturing process improvements

4. Product innovation

IRAP – Industrial Research Assistance Program

The IRAP program supports small and medium-sized businesses developing innovative technologies

Funding may cover

R&D salaries
Technical consultants
Prototype development
Product testing

OCI – Ontario Centre of Innovation

OCI programs support companies building innovative technologies in Ontario

Funding categories include

1. AI and digital technologies

2. Advanced manufacturing

3. Life sciences

4. Clean technology

Programs may provide

1. Innovation grants

2. Industry-academic collaboration funding

3. commercialization support

Small Business Grants & Loans

Many small businesses qualify for local, provincial, and federal funding programs

Connect Funds helps identify programs such as

Municipal Business Grants

Cities across Canada offer grants to support:

Retail business improvements
Digital adoption
Storefront modernization
Business expansion
SEO Optimization

Micro Business Grants

Micro and early-stage businesses may qualify for:

Startup grants
Digital transformation grants
Equipment funding
Workforce training grants

Small Business Loans

Government-backed loan programs provide affordable capital for growing businesses

Programs include:

Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)
Regional economic development loans
Innovation financing

These loans typically offer:

Lower interest rates
Longer repayment terms
Government-backed risk guarantees

Industries We Support

Connect Funds works with businesses across multiple sectors including

Technology & Software
Artificial Intelligence
Manufacturing
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Retail Innovation
Logistics & Supply Chain
Clean Technology

Our Process

Step 1 — Funding Assessment

We evaluate your business to identify available funding programs.

Step 2 — Strategy Development

We create a customized funding roadmap for your company.

Step 3 — Application Preparation

Our team prepares and submits the application.

Step 4 — Claim Management

We help manage reporting, audits, and claims.

About Connect Funds

Connect Funds was founded to help Canadian businesses unlock the billions of dollars available through government funding programs.

Many businesses miss out simply because the programs are difficult to navigate.

Our mission is to simplify access to non-dilutive capital and help companies accelerate innovation and growth.

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Start Your Funding Journey

If your business is developing technology, expanding operations, or investing in innovation, you may qualify for government funding.

Connect with our team to explore available programs.

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