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

Innovation Stream

The Innovation Stream supports the research, development and commercialization of new and innovative technologies in Northern Ontario.

Innovation – Industrial Research Chair

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

Investment - Launch Stream

The Launch stream is designed to assist with the launch of new businesses in Northern Ontario.

Investment – Grow Stream

Investment – Grow Stream

The Grow stream is designed to assist with the growth of existing businesses in Northern Ontario.

Investment – Locate Stream

Investment – Locate Stream

The Locate stream is designed to assist with locating new business operations to Northern Ontario.

Grow – Regional Tile Drainage

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.