| Administered by | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario |
|---|---|
| Funding amount | Interest-free repayable contributions covering up to 35 % of eligible costs, typically $5M to $10M depending on the stream |
| Who qualifies | Businesses located in Southern Ontario with demonstrated commercial traction |
| Region | Southern Ontario |
| Official page | feddev-ontario.canada.ca/en/funding |
How FedDev Ontario supports commercial scale
- $5M to $10M scale-up loans. Zero-interest repayable contributions covering up to 35 % of eligible capital expenditures for manufacturing automation, AI implementation and global market growth.
- Non-dilutive contributions. Targeted grants for innovative SMEs collaborating on clean technology demonstration, biomanufacturing and industrial supply chain integration.
- Green and inclusive economy. Dedicated funding to help Southern Ontario businesses adopt green processes and create sustainable regional jobs.
What to know
FedDev Ontario assesses proposals against its own priorities and budgets, which change. An application must precede the commitment of eligible costs. Stacking rules with other public assistance apply.
How we can help
We help establish whether a project fits the FedDev Ontario streams, structure the proposal and budget, and coordinate accounting work with partner firms. No funding is guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
What region is covered by FedDev Ontario?
Businesses located in Southern Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Windsor, Niagara and surrounding regions.
What are the repayment terms?
Contributions under the Business Scale-up and Productivity stream are typically 0 % interest, unsecured loans with a 1-to-2-year grace period followed by a 5-to-7-year structured repayment term.
What do evaluators look for?
Proven commercial traction (typically $2M+ in annual revenue), high job creation potential in Ontario, export revenue growth and environmental impact.
Official sources
- Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario — Funding programs — streams, eligibility and repayment terms
Canadian Funding Partners Inc. is an independent advisory firm and does not administer this program. Rates, ceilings and eligibility are set by the administering authority and change. Confirm current terms with the official source before relying on them.