INVEST North Program
The Invest North Program is designed to boost economic growth in Northern Ontario by encouraging businesses to invest in transformative, strategic and complementary business development opportunities in Northern communities. The program will support productivity, innovation, business competitiveness, revenue growth, export capacity development, job creation and retention.
Innovation Stream
The Innovation Stream supports the research, development and commercialization of new and innovative technologies in Northern Ontario.
Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
The Industrial Research Chair (IRC) initiative is designed to establish and enhance research capacity at Northern Ontario universities, colleges, and research institutions.
Investment - Launch Stream
The Launch stream is designed to assist with the launch of new businesses in Northern Ontario.
Investment – Grow Stream
The Grow stream is designed to assist with the growth of existing businesses in Northern Ontario.
Investment – Locate Stream
The Locate stream is designed to assist with locating new business operations to Northern Ontario.
Regional Tile Drainage
The Regional Tile Drainage Initiative is designed to support the agriculture sector in installing tile drainage to increase the amount and improve the quality of arable land in Northern Ontario resulting in more productive growing seasons and increased crop yields for producers.