Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
Highlights
This program is designed for you if you are developing Agri-tech or Cleantech solutions. It offers $10,000 in funding to support your innovative projects. This financial boost can help you grow your business and enhance sustainability in York Region and beyond.
What You Get
- $10,000 in funding to accelerate your company's growth
- Support for innovative Cleantech and Agri-tech solutions
- Opportunities to engage with York Region innovation partners
Why Apply?
- Boost your business: The funding can help you scale your operations and bring your innovative solutions to market faster.
- Flexible financing: Unlike traditional loans, this fund does not require immediate repayment, allowing you to focus on growth.
- Community impact: Your project will contribute to social and environmental sustainability, benefiting the broader community.
Applying is straightforward, and if approved, you will receive the funds within 30 business days after signing the Funding Agreement. This program is an excellent opportunity to secure the resources you need to take your business to the next level.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Repayment Terms:
- No repayment required. This is a grant, not a loan.
Eligible Expenses:
- Activities or initiatives that promote, support, or enhance entrepreneurship or innovation.
- Projects that expand inclusion, diversity, or accessibility.
- Examples include:
- Information and knowledge dissemination through workshops.
- Community outreach and engagement.
- Digitizing communities.
Ineligible Expenses:
- Individuals or for-profit entities.
- Companies or organizations participating as part of the selection committee.
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with this grant program.
Qualifications
- Must be a non-profit organization.
- Must be based in York Region or the proposed activities must take place in or benefit York Region.
- Must have a proven track record of delivering programs and services that support innovation and sustainability.
- Must demonstrate innovative solutions or services that expand inclusion, diversity, or accessibility in York Region.
- Must be able to match the $10,000 fund.
- Must submit a completed application including:
- Project work plan
- Proposed budget
- Most recent financial statements (no more than 12 months old)
- Applicant organizations are limited to one application per project each round.
- A project cannot be funded for more than twice.
Previously funded recipients must put forward a new project or initiative in order to apply for another round of funding.
Disqualifications:
- Individuals or for-profit entities.
- Organizations participating as part of the selection committee.
- Previously funded recipients applying for two consecutive rounds of funding.
- Sole proprietors.
- Activities in support of regular maintenance and/or ongoing operation costs.
- Regularly scheduled capital expenditures and/or asset replacement.
- Refinancing of an existing debt.
- Acquisition of land and buildings.
Description
This program offers your business a chance to receive $10,000 in funding. This money can help you grow and innovate, especially if you are working on Agri-tech or Cleantech solutions.
You can use the funds for:
- Developing new products or services
- Enhancing your current operations
- Supporting sustainability initiatives
Key benefits include:
- $10,000 grant to boost your business
- Encourages innovation and sustainability
- Supports growth in York Region and beyond
The funds are awarded after you sign a Funding Agreement and will be disbursed within 30 business days. You will need to match the $10,000 fund and show how it will be used to accelerate your company's growth.
This is a great opportunity to take your business to the next level, with financial support to help you innovate and succeed.
Program Steps
Gather Required Documentation:
- Project work plan
- Proposed budget
- Most recent financial statements (no more than 12 months old)
Complete the Application Form:
- Fill out all required fields accurately.
- Attach the gathered documentation.
Showcase Your Track Record:
- Provide examples of past programs and services delivered in York Region.
- Highlight how these programs supported underrepresented communities.
Demonstrate Matching Funds:
- Ensure you can match the $10,000 fund.
- Prepare evidence of matching funds availability.
Submit the Application:
- Review the application for completeness.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Prepare for Review Panels (if applicable):
- Be ready to present your project during the review panels.
- Prepare to answer questions about your project and its impact.
Await Notification:
- Monitor your email for notifications regarding the status of your application.
- Be prepared to provide additional information if requested.
Sign the Funding Agreement:
- If selected, review and sign the funding agreement.
- Ensure understanding of the terms and conditions.
Receive Funds:
- Funds will be disbursed within 30 business days after signing the agreement.
Implement the Project:
- Execute the project as outlined in your work plan.
- Keep detailed records of progress and expenditures.
Submit Final Project Report:
- Upon project completion, submit a final report demonstrating project outcomes and impact.
