Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)

Sixteen businesses will work with Seneca College to develop new technologies, help conduct research and bring ideas to market, thanks to an investment of $750,000

Investing in Business Innovation program helps start-up businesses in Southern Ontario thrive and grow. Click here to apply or to find out more information about the program.

This three-years-old digital interactive media company is on its way to redefine Niagara's economic future with the help of the Community Adjustment Fund. Click here to watch their story.

FedDev Ontario is providing the Southern Ontario Water Consortium with a contribution of up to $19,580,000 to develop, test and demonstrate clean water technologies for local, national and global markets.

See how this global leader in type 1 diabetes research successfully established a clinical on artificial pancreas with the help of funding through the Southern Ontario Development Program.

Interested in turning your ideas into reality? Do you want to start, expand or enhance your business? Find out about our initiatives and how FedDev Ontario can help you achieve your goals!

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With a five-year mandate, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) was launched in August 2009 to help respond to Ontario's economic challenges. Through its funding initiatives, FedDev Ontario is driving economic and community development, innovation, and economic diversification, while contributing to the success of communities, businesses, educational institutions and not-for-profit organizations. All of these activities contribute to FedDev Ontario’s vision: a prosperous and globally competitive Ontario.

What's New

• Government of Canada sparks innovation in 14 southern Ontario businesses
• Government of Canada Invests in Expanding Business Opportunities for Bio-manufacturing
• Government of Canada Invests in Skills Development to Help Canadian Manufacturers Compete Globally
• Government of Canada Invests in Southern Ontario’s Future Scientists and Engineers
• Government of Canada invests in export-oriented manufacturers
• Government of Canada extends the Applied Research and Commercialization initiative
• Langs new community centre opens its doors
• Government of Canada Stimulates Innovation and Growth in Five Sarnia-Lambton Businesses
• Harper Government Supports Angel Investors
• Government of Canada Supports virtual field trips in science and tech for southern Ontario youth
• Initiatives open for application: Economic Development Initiative, Prosperity Initiative, Graduate Enterprise Internship, Scientists and Engineers in Business, Technology Development Program, Youth STEM, Investing in Business Innovation