Atlantic Canada Business Grants

LearnSphere

Commercialization Consulting and Mentoring Program (CCM)

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Amount:

$16,250

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Commercialization Consulting and Mentoring Program (CCM) provides financial assistance to help Atlantic Canadian businesses and institutions in the final stages of commercialization. This program provides funding to: 

  1. 1
    hire consultants or mentors to help get a new and innovative product, technology, or process to market;
  2. 2
    host group learning activities that will improve knowledge and preparedness for commercialization.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is a contribution of up to 65% of eligible costs, to a maximum contribution of $16,250. The applicant must cash flow 100% of costs and will be reimbursed when the project is finished.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must have a registered ownership interest in the property named in the application based on the Service NB Property Account Number (PAN).

Eligible projects:

  • be registered and operating in one of the four Atlantic Provinces as a:
  • Small or medium sized business;
  • University or Community College;
  • Research institution (excluding Federal labs).
  • be industry sectors, except retail/wholesale, real estate, government services, personal or social services and softwood lumber;
  • demonstrate that the proposed activity supports the commercialization of a new and innovative product, technology, or process; and/or helps develop and maintain partnerships, technology transfers, and/or licensing agreements.

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must complete the online application form and demonstrate that they comply with the program’s objective and guidelines.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicants must submit:

  1. 1
    the completed application form;
  2. 2
    consultant proposal(s); and
  3. 3
    other supporting documents.

Other Things to Note:

This program is managed by LearnSphere, with financial assistance from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. 

Program Contact:

LearnSphere - Commercialization

Export Funding NB

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Amount:

$15,000

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

Export Funding NB provides financial assistance to help New Brunswick SMEs increase sales outside the province.

Comments on Funding:

  1. 1
    Funding is a contribution of up to 65% of eligible costs, to a maximum contribution of $15,000.
  2. 2
    Total project costs must be more than $5,000 to apply for assistance.
  3. 3
    For the minimum project size of $5,000, the reimbursement would equal $3,250; for a project of 23,076.92 or greater, the maximum reimbursement would be $15,000.
  4. 4
    At least 35% of the total project costs must be provided by the Applicant.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • have their Head Office registered and operating in New Brunswick;
  • be exporting or planning to export;
  • have a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) business number;
  • demonstrate an increase in revenue, profit, or workforce in the past two years and that the proposed activity will improve export performance.
  • be industry sectors, except retail/wholesale, real estate, government services, personal or social services and softwood lumber.
  • Professional services such as marketing firms, creative agencies, business or fitness coaches are generally not considered eligible applicants; however, they may be considered if the project represents a unique and/or strategic opportunity with potential economic benefit to NB.
  • Consultant travel and trade show attendance fees are not eligible.

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must complete the online application form and demonstrate that they comply with the program’s objective and guidelines.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicants must submit:

  1. 1
    the completed application form;
  2. 2
    consultant proposal(s); and
  3. 3
    other supporting documents.

Other Things to Note:

Export Funding NB combines the former Export Market Access Program, E-Tools for Exporting and Exporters NB into one streamlined program. The program covers specific incremental activities provided by consultants or agencies such as: 

  1. 1
    Market research;
  2. 2
    Export plan or strategy development;
  3. 3
    Lead generation and sales activities;
  4. 4
    Export focused website additions and SEO;
  5. 5
    Digital ads or social media strategy;
  6. 6
    Coaching;
  7. 7
    and more.

Program Contact:

LearnSphere - Export Funding NB

Export Market Access Program (EMAP) and E-tools for Exporting Program (E for E)

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Amount:

$15,000

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Export Market Access Program (EMAP) and the E-tools for Exporting Program (E for E) provide financial assistance to help SMEs market their products more effectively in international markets. 

Comments on Funding:

  1. 1
    Funding is a contribution of up to 45% of eligible costs, to a maximum contribution of $15,000.
  2. 2
    Total project costs must be more than $5,000 to apply for assistance.
  3. 3
    For the minimum project size of $5,000, the reimbursement would equal $2,250; for a project of $33,334 or greater, the maximum reimbursement would be $15,000.
  4. 4
    At least 25% of the total project costs must be provided by the Applicant.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • be SMEs with a Canada Revenue Agency Business Number, operating in Prince Edward Island and currently exporting or planning to start exporting.
  • be industry sectors, except retail/wholesale, real estate, government services, personal or social services and softwood lumber.
  • Professional services such as marketing firms, creative agencies, business or fitness coaches are generally not considered eligible applicants; however, they may be considered if the project represents a unique and/or strategic opportunity with potential economic benefit to Atlantic Canada.
  • Consultant travel and trade show attendance fees are not eligible.

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must submit one application that covers several eligible activities. They may use more than one consultant to complete each of these activities.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicants must submit:

  1. 1
    the completed application form;
  2. 2
    consultant proposal(s).

Other Things to Note:

The program covers specific activities provided by consultants or agencies such as: 

  1. 1
    Market research;
  2. 2
    Strategy development;
  3. 3
    Lead generation and sales activities;
  4. 4
    Export-focused website additions;
  5. 5
    SEO;
  6. 6
    Digital ads;
  7. 7
    Social media strategy;
  8. 8
    Coaching on any of the above;
  9. 9
    and more.

Program Contact:

LearnSphere - Export Funding PEI