Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) supports economic and community development, innovation, and economic diversification, with contributions to communities, businesses and non-profit organizations. It helps workers, communities and businesses in Southern Ontario position themselves to take advantage of economic opportunities. 

For more information on FedDev Ontario visit http://www.feddevontario.gc.ca/

Funding Programs

Southern Ontario Development Program
The Southern Ontario Development Program (SODP) is a core program of FedDev Ontario. It builds on the assets and strengths of communities to create an environment where businesses can thrive, and maximize Southern Ontario’s potential to succeed in the knowledge-based economy. Funding under this program goes towards projects that can stimulate local economies and enhance the growth and competitiveness of local businesses and communities.

For more information click on: Southern Ontario Development Program

Applied Research and Commercialization Initiative
FedDev Ontario's Applied Research and Commercialization Initiative is a pilot initiative launched in April 2010 aimed at addressing the gap between research and commercialization in southern Ontario and encouraging collaboration between small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and post-secondary institutions. The purpose of this initiative is to encourage greater collaboration and partnerships between post-secondary institutions with applied research development expertise and SMEs with pre-commercialization needs. Its goals are to accelerate innovation and to improve productivity and competitiveness in SMEs located in southern Ontario. The Initiative will provide up to $15 million in funding to eligible post-secondary institutions in southern Ontario.

For more information click on: Applied Research and Commercialization Initiative