FedDev Ontario

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 Supports Angel Investors in Southwestern Ontario
• Government of Canada Supports Angel Investors in Southern Ontario
• Government of Canada Investing in Innovation
• Harper Government Invests in Innovation, Jobs and Growth in Ottawa
• Government of Canada Invests in Jobs, Growth and Innovation in Southern Ontario
• Minister of State Goodyear Celebrates Science Outreach Activities for Youth
• Government of Canada Supports Innovative Technologies to Bring Jobs and Growth to Niagara
• Government of Canada Investment Helps Expose Youth to Science and Technology
• Government of Canada Creating Jobs and Growth in Southern Ontario
• Government of Canada Supports Innovative Auto Technology Made in Markham
• Government of Canada supports new francophone businesses in Simcoe County
• Government of Canada invests in Universities to Create Value-added Jobs through Innovation
• Government of Canada Helps Accelerate Development of Innovative Security Tools
• Government of Canada Invests in Jobs, Growth and Innovation in Southern Ontario
• Government of Canada Supports Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s Digital Book
• Government of Canada Supports Jobs and Growth at Ivaco Rolling Mills
• Government of Canada Funding Promotes Economic Growth in Southern Ontario Francophone Communities
• Government of Canada Connects Science Grads and Students with Businesses in Southern Ontario
• Government of Canada Invests in Jobs and Growth in Toronto
• Government of Canada Helps Local Business Increase Productivity
• The Government of Canada Supports Innovative Data Transmission Technologies
• 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