Programme ''Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program''

À propos du programme

The Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program (SFEP) enhances innovation and commercialization for for-profit businesses that demonstrate the potential to create jobs and grow the economy. The SFEP is targeted toward businesses that are trying to challenge the status quo, innovate, create new products and services, disrupt existing industries or usher in a new way, and show the potential to create jobs and grow the economy. Emphasis will be placed on companies that identify business growth opportunities and are looking to reach new markets and expand sales.

Provides for-profit innovative companies with non-repayable funding to support projects that promote business growth and market expansion. The program is closed and no longer accepting applications. The Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program (SFEP) provides for-profit innovative companies with non-repayable funding to support projects that promote business growth and market expansion and are critical for the development and commercialization of new innovations. Eligible companies must meet IION’s innovation mandate and client eligibility . Companies must have invented or refreshed a product or process by having a proprietary product, software or technology that they are commercializing or significantly refreshing a process through automation / robotics. Before completing the application, confirm that you are an eligible IION client. More information on IION’s eligibility can be viewed here . The SFEP supports projects in three categories. All project costs must be with a third-party contractor/vendor.