Innovation Canada — Conseillers en innovation en Ont. ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Ontario - Businesses developing new or significantly improved products, technologies, or processes - For-profit companies with active operations in Ontario - Startups and established businesses at early stages of innovation development - Businesses seeking guidance on government funding and support programs ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Free advisory service (no direct monetary grant) - Cost to Business: $0 (fully subsidized) - Matching Requirements: None - Repayability: Non-repayable service - Service Model: Individual consultation sessions provided by innovation advisors - Budget Support: Advisors assist in identifying and accessing other government funding programs for which your business may qualify ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses This program does not fund direct expenses. Instead, advisors provide guidance on: - Identifying applicable government grants and funding programs - Understanding eligibility criteria for various innovation support initiatives - Developing innovation strategies and roadmaps - Assessing technology commercialization potential - Navigating federal and provincial funding landscape - Connecting businesses with relevant government resources and support services ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Business must be actively developing a new or significantly improved product, technology, or process - Ontario-based operations required - Participants must engage in one-on-one advisory sessions as scheduled - Advisors serve as connectors to other government funding programs (not direct grant administrators) - No formal application process for the advisory service itself - Services are available on a first-come, first-served or intake basis - Business must be in position to potentially apply for identified government programs