The Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), launched the Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives (SOPIs) December 6, a new suite of initiatives designed to support and develop a stronger, more vibrant southern Ontario economy.
The Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives are:
•Investing in Business Innovation
•Investing in Business Growth and Productivity
•Investing in Commercialization Partnerships
•Investing in Regional Diversification
Each of these initiatives is uniquely designed to help retain, attract and grow businesses in southern Ontario to increase the region’s global competitiveness. Over $530 million in funding is available under the SOPIs.
Full details on the program are available on the FedDev website.