Non-financial assistance programs

This chart illustrates the total number of non-financial assistance programs included in our database based on the type of assistance offered.

Note: An individual program can be classified in multiple categories.

	Programs
*Business transfer, expansion, merger, acquisition, consolidation and turn around	503
*Business creation and start-up	454
*Commercialization and marketing	331
*Innovation and/or development of new products, services, processes or technology	327
*Development and/or exploration of new markets	326
*Skills management, internship and training	274
Employment, workforce and foreign workers	269
Consulting services	266
Business support services	196
Feasibility, marketing and/or needs studies	181
Young Entrepreneurs Programs	160
Business partnership	150
*Networking, contacts and commercial trade	126
Transfer and improvement of knowledge/technology	113
In-kind contribution (equipment, workforce, etc.)	106
Improving business management	70
Increase productivity	69
SR&ED programs and credits	65
Increase competitiveness	58
Accreditation, certification, regulation and validation (ISO, HACCP, etc.)	47
Human resources management	40
Aboriginal-specific programs	40
Environmental protection, environment and recycling	39
Regulations, standards and control (Licensing, permit, etc.)	30
Protection of intellectual property	27
Sector specialization	8
Occupational health and safety	8
Public calls for tender	7

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