| Administered by | Invest Ontario (agency of the Government of Ontario) |
|---|---|
| Who qualifies | Large-scale investment projects, typically $20M+ in capital expenditures and 50 to 100+ high-skilled jobs |
| Region | Ontario |
| Official page | www.investontario.ca/invest-ontario-fund |
Priority investment streams
- Automotive, EV and robotics. Incentives and capital grants for advanced manufacturing assembly lines, EV supply chain components and automated robotics.
- Biomanufacturing and medtech. Provincial support for pharmaceutical manufacturing, clinical diagnostics facilities and medical device innovation hubs.
- Enterprise digital infrastructure. Strategic co-investment for foundational software architecture, quantum computing and semiconductor innovation centres.
What to know
The Fund is negotiated project by project, with high investment and job-creation thresholds. Decisions rest with Invest Ontario.
How we can help
We help establish whether a project fits the Fund priorities, prepare the economic case and coordinate the interaction with federal programs. No funding is guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical investment threshold?
The Fund targets large-scale projects typically involving $20 million or more in capital expenditures and creating 50 to 100+ high-skilled full-time jobs in Ontario.
How are incentives structured?
Deal by deal: non-repayable capital grants, performance-based loans, tax incentive stacking and accelerated provincial permitting support.
Can Invest Ontario be combined with the federal SIF or SR&ED?
Major industrial projects routinely stack provincial incentives with Strategic Innovation Fund contributions and SR&ED tax credits, within stacking rules.
Official sources
- Invest Ontario — Invest Ontario Fund — criteria and incentive structure
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.