Unlock Government Funding Through Smarter Project Positioning

In this session, we’ll explore how manufacturers can frame projects that incorporate health & safety initiatives within broader efforts like automation, equipment upgrades, process improvement and innovation, where funding is more readily available.

You’ll learn:
– Why standalone health & safety projects are rarely funded
– Where funding opportunities actually exist within manufacturing
– How to frame projects so that health and safety is integrated into broader operational or technical initiatives
– Real-world examples of funded projects that delivered meaningful safety improvements
– A simple framework to assess whether your upcoming initiatives could qualify
– When to consider government funding in your project lifecycles

This session is for Health & Safety professionals, but we strongly encourage you to invite your operations, continuous improvement, and engineering teams, as these cross-functional initiatives are often where the strongest funding opportunities exist.

Have an upcoming initiative in mind?
The NorthBridge team will be offering complimentary office hours for attendees to explore whether their projects could be eligible—and how to position them effectively.

Your Speakers
Chloe Carloni, Director, Special Funding & Strategic Growth, NorthBridge
Chloe works with manufacturing and technology companies across Canada to help them access government funding for innovation, automation, and growth initiatives. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in identifying funding opportunities and positioning projects for programs like SR&ED and other grants.

Patrick McEwin, Engineering Manager, NorthBridge
Patrick brings a strong engineering perspective to funding strategy, with a background working directly in manufacturing environments. At NorthBridge, he supports clients in identifying and structuring projects related to automation, process improvements, and equipment upgrades, helping bridge the gap between technical execution and funding eligibility. opportunities.