Innovation Canada — Conseillers en innovation au T.-N.-O. ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Newfoundland and Labrador - Businesses developing new or innovative products, technologies, or processes - Companies seeking government funding and support for innovation initiatives - Enterprises at early to intermediate stages of innovation development - Businesses with a genuine need for guidance on available government support programs ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable consulting services (in-kind support) - Cost to Recipient: Free/No direct cost - Funding Structure: Government-funded advisor services provided at no charge - Matching Requirements: None specified - Budget Allocation: Costs absorbed by Innovation Canada program - No Loan Component: This is advisory support, not a loan or direct cash grant ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Personalized innovation consulting services - Guidance on identifying applicable government funding programs - Assessment of innovation project viability - Strategic advice on government support eligibility - Consultation on technology commercialization pathways - Assistance navigating federal and provincial funding opportunities - Advisory support (not direct project funding) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Business must be actively developing a new product, technology, or process - Applicant must be seeking government financial assistance or support - Services are delivered through one-on-one consultation format - Advisor support is subject to program availability in Newfoundland and Labrador - Consulting engagement timeline and intensity determined case-by-case - No guarantee of subsequent government funding based on advisor consultation - Business must demonstrate genuine innovation development activity - Engagement contingent on program capacity and regional availability