Government Funding, Grants and Tax Credits: What Founders Need to Know
Most business owners know government funding exists. The problem is knowing what actually applies, what is worth chasing, and what is a complete waste of time.
Join Founders for Founders for a practical session with Jonathan Stacey, CEO and Co Founder of GrantFundPro.
Jonathan and his team help Canadian companies identify and access non dilutive funding, including grants, wage subsidies, tax credits, SR&ED, IRAP, and other government programs. Their team has supported 600 plus businesses and helped secure more than $50M in funding for clients.
This session is designed for founders, operators, and business owners who want a clearer understanding of how funding works in Canada, where the real opportunities are, and how to avoid burning hours on programs that are not a fit.
This will be especially relevant for companies involved in innovation, R&D, manufacturing, technology, product development, process improvement, automation, hiring, exporting, or growth focused projects.
You will learn:
• What types of Canadian government funding are available
• The difference between grants, tax credits, and wage subsidies
• What kinds of businesses are usually the strongest fit
• Why R&D and innovation matter for many funding programs
• Common mistakes founders make when looking for funding
• How to know whether a funding opportunity is worth pursuing
• How GrantFundPro uses software and consulting to simplify the funding process
If you have ever wondered whether your business could qualify for funding, but did not know where to start, this session will give you a much clearer path.
Speaker:
Jonathan Stacey
CEO and Co Founder, GrantFundPro
Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur, fractional COO, and experienced operator with a background in technology operations, project management, finance, and business consulting. He is the CEO of a consulting firm with over $2M in revenue and has five years of experience in grant funding, helping more than 160 clients access funding opportunities across Canada.