FedDev — Financement pour les entreprises du Sud de l'Ontario ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Incorporated businesses (corporations) only - Located in Southern Ontario - Seeking growth, development, and market expansion opportunities - Must demonstrate viability and capacity to execute funded projects ### 💰 Funding Details - Funding Range: $125,000 to $10,000,000 per project - Structure: Interest-free repayable contributions (non-dilutive funding) - Matching Requirements: Not specified in provided description (confirm with FedDev) - Repayment Terms: Repayable contributions (terms to be determined during application process) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Business development and growth initiatives - Market expansion and market entry activities - Project implementation to realize business potential - New market opportunity development - Note: Specific eligible expense categories not detailed—confirm during application ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Geographic Requirement: Business must operate in Southern Ontario - Legal Structure: Must be incorporated (not sole proprietors or partnerships) - Project Viability: Must demonstrate feasibility and strategic merit - Repayment Obligation: Funds must be repaid on terms established in contribution agreement - Reporting: Likely requires progress reporting and milestone verification (standard for FedDev programs) - Timeline: Not specified—confirm expected project duration during application --- Recommendation: Contact FedDev directly to clarify matching ratios, specific eligible expenses, repayment timelines, and application deadlines before proceeding.