SUPPORT FOR ATTENDING TRADESHOWS & CONFERENCES.
We recognize the significance of expanding your business's reach and establishing crucial connections with partners and customers. Hence, we've developed the Next Level: Get There program, committed to providing funding to help your business attend important tradeshows and conferences to help grow sales and create new partnerships. While having a booth or navigating the tradeshow floor is a valuable step, our program pushes you to take it up a notch by actively facilitating meetings with potential clients and partners, propelling your business to the Next Level!
Please note, those companies who are accepted into this program can only receive a maximum $5,000 in both the Next Level AND Next Level: Get There programs combined. For example, if you receive $3000 under the Next Level program you are only eligible to receive $2000 in the Next Level: Get There Program.
WHAT EXPENSES DOES THIS PROGRAM COVER?
FOR THOSE WANTING TO BE AN EXHIBITOR
Tradeshow and Conference Admission
Exhibitor Booth Fee
Travel to and from the Tradeshow and Conference (flights or ground transportation)
Food Costs (per diem)
Hotel Costs
MAX AMOUNT THE PROGRAM COVERS $5,000
FOR THOSE WANTING TO BE AN ATTENDEE
Tradeshow and Conference Admission
Exhibitor Booth Fee
Travel to and from the Tradeshow and Conference (flights or ground transportation)
Food Costs (per diem)
Hotel Costs
MAX AMOUNT THE PROGRAM COVERS $1,000
Is your business eligible?
Your Business Must:
• Have an innovative product that is manufacturing or technology-based that you have developed and own
• Be a full-time business and have 30k in revenue in the last 12 months
• 1 full-time employee
• Possess a valid Canadian business number.
• Be located in Northwestern Ontario.
Is your business ineligible?
These businesses are ineligible for this program:
• Hobby and part-time businesses
• Municipalities and non-for-profits
• Retailers, resellers, consultants
• Restaurants, resorts, accommodation businesses
Application Process:
- A consultation between the applicant and the program coordinator will be scheduled to review, discuss, and advise on your application and project proposal.
- Complete and submit the Next Level & Get There Application and a Tradeshow/Conference Action Plan.
- A review of both documents will be conducted by the project coordinator. If approved, the applicant will receive a Letter of Offer document that outlines the financial details of the approved grant in addition to project deadlines.
- The recipient attends the approved tradeshow or conference.
- The recipient submits proof of completion and proof of payment.
- A review of all the proof of completion and proof of payment documentation will be conducted by the project coordinator. If all necessary documents are approved, the applicant will receive an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) of 50% of their approved expenses.
COMMITTED TO YOUR BUSINESS' SUCCESS
We want the ensure that the tradeshow or conference that you attend is a successful experience. As part of this program, those who get accepted are required to schedule 3 meetings per day with potential clients and partners.
Call us to set up a meeting to discuss this opportunity further!
ARE YOU LOOKING TO TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL?
If you are a business with an innovative product or service and looking to expand, Next Level can help. This program is designed to help innovative businesses, purchase new equipment or software, expand to new markets, and complete training & certification.
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