Business Scale-up and Productivity (Northern Ontario)

Northern Ontario small and medium businesses can seek generally repayable project funding, though the budget is limited because of high demand.

Run by: FedNor

Type: Loan

Where: Ontario

Funding: Up to $500,000 per project for SMEs, up to 50% of eligible costs; generally repayable

Business size: Incorporated SMEs and Indigenous businesses and organizations; normally two years of operations

Deadline: See the official page.

Last reviewed on 2026-11-08. Confirm details with the program before relying on them.

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