Business Innovation

Business Innovation offers support for projects to eligible small and mid-sized print and digital periodical publishers. This component encourages innovation to adapt to changing market conditions and contributes to the diversity of content sought by Canadian readers.

For more detailed program information including eligibility criteria, please see: Business Innovation Applicant's Guide (2010/2011)

Before completing the following forms and sending in your application, read the Business Innovation Applicant's Guide carefully, including the definitions to ensure that you meet the CPF and Business Innovation objectives, eligibility criteria and funding conditions.

Application forms

Business Innovation for Print Periodicals

• Application form – Appendix A1 
  
  
• Project proposal – Appendix B1
  
  
• Detailed expenses – Appendix C
  
  
• Funding sources – Appendix D
  
  
• Cash flow forecast – Appendix E if requested by the program (you will be notified of this requirement)
  
  
• Checklist – Appendix F1

Business Innovation for Digital Periodicals

• Application form – Appendix A2 
  
  
• Project proposal – Appendix B2 
  
  
• Detailed expenses – Appendix C
  
  
• Funding sources – Appendix D
  
  
• Cash flow forecast – Appendix E if requested by the program (you will be notified of this requirement)
  
  
• Checklist – Appendix F2
  

 
Application deadline:
Business Innovation for Print Periodicals: Applications must be received prior to the project start date. However, applications received after October 1, 2010, may be considered for funding in the following fiscal year (2011-2012).

Business Innovation for Digital Periodicals: Complete applications must be postmarked no later than September 17, 2010.