INNOVATION CANADA | Everything Government can do for your Business
Mar 29, 2023 | Online
Did you know…
- there are hundreds of government programs and services to help support Canadian businesses
- that incorporated businesses who are ready to scale could qualify to work with an Innovation Advisor to help them connect to programs and services and provide advice
- that Innovation Canada has a suite of programs and services to support businesses to innovate and grow
Join representatives from Innovation Canada for an informative session on March 29th at 12 PM ET to:
- see a live demonstration of the Business Benefits Finder to learn how you and the businesses you work with can get a tailored list of support, including funding, loans, wage subsidies, tax credits and more – plus you’ll get a peek behind the curtain at how the information is gathered and kept up to date
- learn about Innovation Advisors located across Canada and about how they are uniquely positioned to help incorporated businesses
- hear about some of the programs and services that might be of interest to you and your business
The session will wrap with a question and answer session.
Tout ce que le gouvernement peut offrir à votre entreprise – rassemblé en un seul endroit
Le saviez-vous?
- Il existe des centaines de programmes et services gouvernementaux pour appuyer les entreprises canadiennes.
- Les entreprises constituées en société qui sont prêtes à élargir leurs activités pourraient être admissibles à travailler avec un conseiller en innovation qui leur fournira des conseils et les aidera à se mettre en contact avec les programmes et services pertinents.
- Innovation Canada dispose d’une série de programmes et de services pour aider les entreprises à innover et à prendre de l’expansion.
Joignez-vous à des représentants d’Innovation Canada pour participer à une séance d’information le 29 mars qui vous permettra :
- d’assister à une démonstration en direct de l’Outil de recherche d’aide aux entreprises afin d’apprendre comment vous et les entreprises avec lesquelles vous travaillez pouvez obtenir une liste personnalisée des mécanismes de soutien, y compris du financement, des prêts, des subventions salariales, des crédits d’impôt et plus encore – vous aurez en outra un aperçu en coulisses de la façon dont l’information est recueillie et tenue à jour;
- d’en savoir plus sur les conseillers en innovation situés d’un bout à l’autre du Canada et la raison pour laquelle ils sont particulièrement bien placés pour aider les entreprises constituées en société;
- obtenir des informations sur certains des programmes et services qui peuvent vous intéresser, vous et votre entreprise.
La séance se terminera par une période de questions et réponses.
Your Speakers for this Workshop are:
Sharon is a Communications Strategist with the Marketing team at Innovation Canada. She has worked in the business support landscape since 2016 and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs make their dreams come true. She has a special interest in helping to support female entrepreneurs and those in rural communities. Sharon is based in Ottawa, Ontario.
Sharon Peiris
Communications Strategist, Innovation Canada
As a former entrepreneur and now mentor, Richard can help you navigate government support and draw out the right opportunities for your business.
After launching a successful start-up in 2013, Richard shifted his focus to helping other entrepreneurs realize the same success. Today he is an experienced mentor with a special interest in advancing Indigenous entrepreneurship in Canada. Before joining Innovation Canada, Richard was the CEO of Wakopa Financial, an Indigenous-led firm that provides mentoring and financial services to atypical and marginalized entrepreneurs who are innovating, disrupting, and creating change in our communities. He has also worked closely with the Indigenous Entrepreneurship programs at Red River College and Carleton University helping dozens of Indigenous innovators access the support they need to build and sustain their businesses.
With over two decades of experience spanning multiple sectors, Richard has the knowledge and natural business instincts to help you optimize government supports and scale your start-up.
After launching a successful start-up in 2013, Richard shifted his focus to helping other entrepreneurs realize the same success. Today he is an experienced mentor with a special interest in advancing Indigenous entrepreneurship in Canada. Before joining Innovation Canada, Richard was the CEO of Wakopa Financial, an Indigenous-led firm that provides mentoring and financial services to atypical and marginalized entrepreneurs who are innovating, disrupting, and creating change in our communities. He has also worked closely with the Indigenous Entrepreneurship programs at Red River College and Carleton University helping dozens of Indigenous innovators access the support they need to build and sustain their businesses.
With over two decades of experience spanning multiple sectors, Richard has the knowledge and natural business instincts to help you optimize government supports and scale your start-up.
Richard Tuck
Senior Innovation Advisor, Innovation Canada
