Blue Sky Economic Growth Corporation (BSEGC) – BTIF Program (2022)
Description:
BTIF is a FedNor-funded initiative which assists SMEs in the Blue Sky Net region within Northeastern Ontario develop their capacity for business technology and their ability for technology adoption. The BTIF grant helps to alleviate the costs of implementing innovative technology solutions.
Comments on Funding:
Funding is up to $5,000 to adopt broadband and e-business and marketing solutions and up to $25,000.00 to acquire digital technology such as software.
In each scenario the applicant is required to contribute a minimum 50% toward the project.
Reimbursements are provided after proof of payment (processed cheque, cancelled cheque, receipt, etc.) and invoices are submitted.
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
Established seasonal businesses are eligible.
Eligible SMEs targeted under the program could include, but are not limited to those which fall under the following industry sector categories:
Applications Steps:
Applicants must follow the five-step application process:
Applicants must not begin their projects until they have received approval from Blue Sky Net.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
Program Contact:
When It Ends:
Ongoing
Deadline:
Rolling deadline