Support Programs

Durham has dedicated resources to empower your innovative ideas.

In Durham Region, business is empowered with access to many business development resources. The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Economic Development and Tourism Department has developed an easy-to-use list, which includes a wide range of resources from general information for existing businesses and startups, to support programs for exporters, funding opportunities and human resources support. Our economic development and tourism department and municipal economic development partners across Durham are also here to help you navigate through the various programs, and to help you identify which ones are right for you.

Available Funding Programs (PDF)

Further information about government administered programs specifically designed to support industry can be found by clicking on the links below:

Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Co-Operative Education Tax Credit
www.rev.gov.on.ca

Ontario Job Connect
www.edu.gov.on.ca

Targeted Wage Subsidy Program
www.canadabusiness.ca

Employer Health Tax
www.rev.gov.on.ca