Southwestern Ontario Development Fund
The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund provides support for projects and investments to existing businesses, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations for economic development in southwestern Ontario. The objective of the program is to provide financial support and services to help growing companies in eastern and southwestern Ontario make investments to:
- grow their businesses
- improve productivity
- invest in innovation and skills development
- pursue new markets
- generate broad positive regional economic impact
- create new good, sustainable jobs
A project is a distinct undertaking, separate from ongoing operations, that will result in benefits to the organization such as business growth or access to new markets.
The types of support available include:
- funding support
- complementary services and support
Application deadlines and decisions
There are four application intake periods per year for full applications. Applicants will be notified of decisions within approximately 60 business days of the application deadline.
Prior to an application, you are required to discuss your project with a regional advisor who can help you assess your fit with the program and provide advice on application preparation.
Application Period 18 2024
Application submission period:
November 5, 2024 – January 28, 2025
Application deadline:
January 28, 2025
Notification date:
April 24, 2025
Application Period 17 2024
Application submission period:
July 2, 2024 – September 26, 2024
Application deadline:
September 26, 2024
Notification date:
December 20, 2024
Regional Development Program: Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream
The Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) Stream will provide financial support to advanced manufacturing companies with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises across Ontario. It will provide investments in:
- capital equipment
- technology adoption
- skills development
The types of support available include:
- funding support
- complementary services and support
The fund supports projects that:
- create jobs and build talent
- attract and encourage private sector investment
- help companies to adopt technologies that improve their competitiveness
- lead to business growth and broad positive economic impacts
- encourage innovation, collaboration, and cluster development
Application deadlines and decisions
Application period five
Application opening: July 29, 2024 – September 26, 2024
Application deadline: September 26, 2024
Notification date: December 20, 2024
