Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions

📋 Eligible Entities - Small businesses operating in agri-tech or cleantech sectors - Individual entrepreneurs developing agri-tech or cleantech solutions - Businesses demonstrating focus on social and environmental sustainability - Companies with operations or primary market in York Region and beyond - For-profit entities and social enterprises actively developing innovative solutions ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: Up to $10,000 per applicant - Repayability: Grant funding (non-repayable) - Matching Requirements: Not specified in grant description - Number of Awards: Not specified - Funding Type: Non-dilutive capital ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Development of agri-tech solutions - Development of cleantech solutions - Technology innovation and prototyping - Social sustainability initiatives - Environmental sustainability enhancements - Market validation and commercialization activities - Specific expense categories not detailed in program description ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Solutions must support and enhance social and environmental sustainability - Primary focus on agri-tech and/or cleantech sectors - Geographic preference for York Region, though funding available for solutions serving beyond the region - Typical grant conditions likely include: progress reporting, use-of-funds verification, and milestone achievement - Application deadline and assessment timeline not specified - Specific eligibility criteria and evaluation metrics should be confirmed with program administrator