Welcome to the i.d.e.a. Fund SM Apply Applicant Portal! We are excited that you are interested in applying to the program. To access the application form, please follow these steps:

1) Log into your existing SM Apply account OR create your account in the top right corner
2) After creating your account, please verify your email address (you will receive an email to the email address you registered with)
3) Clicking the link in the email from SM Apply will bring you back to the log in page where you can access the application form

The i.d.e.a. Fund will be delivered in partnership with the following Ontario Regional Innovation Centres (RICs): Innovation Guelph, Haltech, Innovate Niagara, WEtech Alliance, Innovation Factory and TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, to support a more sustainable economy while fostering an inclusive and equitable recovery in Southern Ontario. 

This program is funded by the Government of Canada’s Jobs and Growth Fund, which advances economic recovery efforts, supports businesses and organizations to help create jobs, supports the transition to a green economy, and positions local economies for long-term growth.