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Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Funding to start a business in Northern Ontario
Helps new businesses in Northern Ontario pay for starting costs. Covers up to half the expenses, with a maximum of $200,000.
Conditional funding covering up to 50% of eligible project costs for capital construction, leasehold improvements, new/used equipment, ICT investments, land servicing, and limited marketing/training for new businesses.
Business Size: small
Industries: tourism, technology
Region: Northern Ontario
Other Criteria: Businesses starting-up operations (operating for 6 months or less), Owner/entrepreneur must work at the business on a full-time basis, Applicant must contribute at least 15% of total eligible project costs from own resources, Expected to operate on a full-time basis, Expected to secure balance of funding/financing necessary to implement the project, Projects addressing a priority economic need in Northern Ontario may be considered for exceptions
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