Over $501,000 in
Government Grants Secured
How Impact Applications helped VantEdge Logistics Inc., a Calgary-based logistics and compliance software company, secure over $501,000 in non-dilutive government grants, enabling them to hire 15+ staff, expand internationally, accelerate R&D, and achieve profitability faster.
$501,000
Total Grants Secured
$236,000
Wage Subsidies
$65,000
Export Grants
$200,000
Innovation Funding
The Challenge
Scaling fast in logistics software
while navigating the world of Canadian Government Grants.
The Problem
VantEdge Logistics Inc., like many fast-growing tech companies, was focused on product development, sales, and scaling — not tracking the latest government grants or navigating complex funding rules, reporting deadlines, and compliance requirements.
- Focused on product development, sales, and scaling — with no bandwidth to track the latest government grants or navigate complex funding rules and reporting deadlines
- Multiple federal and provincial programs each with unique compliance requirements, reporting cycles, and amendment processes running simultaneously
- Rapid hiring growth created ongoing wage subsidy complexity — new employees, new programs, constant claims management across the team
- International expansion ambitions required specialized export funding expertise across AEEP, CanExport, and other programs
Our Solution
Impact Applications stepped in as VantEdge's dedicated grant department — providing a full-service team covering grant research, application writing, stacking strategies, monthly claims, final reporting, and even grant loan financing.
- Designed a multi-year, multi-program funding roadmap stacking wage subsidies, innovation grants, and export programs into a single coordinated strategy
- Secured $200,000 in IRAP funding plus $120,000 in Alberta Innovates Commercialization Associate funding
- Stacked AEEP and CanExport to subsidize up to 75% of international travel and market expansion costs per trip
- Provided grant loan financing — giving VantEdge access to up to 75% of approved grant value upfront instead of waiting months for reimbursements
- Acted as VantEdge's fully outsourced grant department — one point of contact for every program, every deadline, every dollar
"For VantEdge, every hour spent on grant paperwork was an hour not spent on product or customers. We made sure they never had to choose between the two."
Grant Breakdown
Every Dollar. Every Program.
Click each year to see exactly which grants were secured, how much was awarded, and what they funded.
All Government Grants
$501,000
Canada Summer Jobs Grant (CSJG)
50% wage subsidy up to $2,100 — hiring youth ages 15 to 30
Technology Alberta First Jobs Program
80% wage subsidy up to $4,000 per student intern — hiring students or recent graduates
Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
50–70% wage subsidy up to $67,000 per student employee per year
Trucking HR Career ExpressWay — Employer Wage Incentives for Youth
80% wage subsidy up to $25,000 — hiring new youth (age 30 or under) employees
ECO Canada Digital Skills for Youth (DS4Y)
80% wage subsidy up to $18,000 — hiring youth postsecondary graduates
Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)
50% cost reimbursement up to $15,000/year — international trade events, travel, hotel, and meals
CanExport SMEs Program
50% cost reimbursement up to $50,000/year — travel, events, consultants, legal, and other export expenses
Alberta Innovates Commercialization Associate
75% wage subsidy up to $120,000 for one year — hire a sales employee to commercialize new technology
IRAP Technology Innovation
80% wage subsidy for T4 technical employees — de-risk development of innovative technology
Total Non-Dilutive Funding Secured
$501,000+
Across wage subsidies, export programs, and innovation grants — in 18 months
Business Impact
What $501K Actually Unlocked
Real outcomes for a real company scaling logistics and compliance software across Canada and internationally.
$501,000+ in Non-Dilutive Funding
Over $501K in government grants secured in 18 months — no equity given up, no debt taken on.
15+ Staff Hired & Subsidized
Hired 9+ new employees and subsidized wages for 6 existing staff — including students, mid-level developers, and senior specialists.
International Expansion Funded
Stacked AEEP and CanExport to subsidize up to 75% of international travel and market expansion costs per trip.
$200,000 in IRAP Innovation Funding
VantEdge had previously secured a $30K IRAP Youth Employment Grant. We went back to IRAP and secured them $200,000 in R&D innovation funding.
Profitability Achieved Faster
By reducing payroll costs through wage subsidies and funding key hires, VantEdge significantly reduced their burn rate and hit profitability ahead of projections.
Commercialization Lead Funded
$120,000 in Alberta Innovates Commercialization Associate funding secured so VantEdge could onboard a dedicated sales hire to drive go-to-market strategy.
Glenn Moore
CEO, VantEdge Logistics Inc.
Their guarantee seemed a bit too good to be true, but turns out it is more than true! Amazing service, highly recommend to any company needing non-dilutive funding support. They take care of all the headache, so we can stay focused.
Why We're Different
Not a Grant Writer.
Your Outsourced Grant Department.
We act as a full-service grant partner, leading strategy, research, application development, submission, and reporting from start to finish. Our process is built on speed, clear communication, and accountability, and is backed by a 2X Money-Back Guarantee.
Multi-Year Funding Roadmap
We design a long-term strategy that evolves as your business grows — not one-off applications.
Grant Stacking Strategy
Wage subsidies, innovation grants, and export programs are layered and sequenced for maximum impact.
Application Writing & Submission
We know what writing gets approved, and what doesn't. Every application is built to win.
Government Coordination
We manage all email communication with IRAP, Alberta Innovates, and other agencies on your behalf.
Claims & Reimbursement Tracking
Full claim preparation ensures your funding is received on time without gaps.
Ongoing Compliance Management
Continuous compliance monitoring so your funding is never at risk.
Ready to Unlock Government Grants for Your Company?
Whether you're scaling, hiring, or exploring new markets — there's likely significant government funding available to you right now. We'll find it, secure it, and manage it so your team never has to think about it.
- Non-dilutive government funding — no equity, no debt, no strings.
- We own every step: applications, claims, amendments, and reporting.
- Proven across software, logistics, cleantech, and other high-growth sectors in Canada.
VantEdge didn't chase grants. We did that for them.