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Join us for a 30-minute virtual information session and discover how the Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII) can help innovative businesses scale and how referral partners can assist clients in securing non-dilutive growth capital.

This session is perfect for businesses seeking funding and for referral partners advising businesses on financing options.

SOFII provides loans ranging from $150,000 to $500,000 to help innovative SMEs grow—without the red tape. In today’s uncertain economy, SOFII remains a reliable, flexible funding solution, offering non-dilutive, risk-based loans with penalty-free repayments and adaptable timelines to support growth—making it ideal for businesses that need capital without giving up equity.

What we’ll cover:

• An overview of the SOFII Program
• Eligibility criteria and the application process
• Flexible loan terms and repayment options
• How SOFII collaborates with referral partners and funding networks
• The types of innovation SOFII supports: from commercialization and new product development to market expansion and beyond

Who should attend:

• Innovative SMEs seeking non-dilutive growth financing
• Referral partners (banks, incubators, accelerators, etc.) guiding businesses through funding and scaling
• Anyone interested in learning how SOFII can drive innovation and growth across Southern Ontario

SOFII goes beyond what traditional banks offer, providing flexible, risk-based funding that allows businesses to thrive without sacrificing equity. Whether you’re an SME looking for growth capital or a referral partner helping businesses find funding, this session will show you how SOFII can help you—or your clients—access the capital needed to grow, innovate, and succeed.