YOU i Labs lands IRAP funding

Andrew Rees

- October 22, 2012 at 22:08:07

@anonytron, can you please explain your statement "stop bullying others into paying for your project.". I've worked with some of the IRAP folks, helping early stage companies leverage private equity investment and I'm not sure how anyone would "bully" [your word] those folks into funding 'any' project... your statement makes no sense to me whatsoever!

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Dan

- October 20, 2012 at 08:26:00

Ananytron has a valid concern. There is limited if any insight onhow the IRAP funding is spent. The innovation content is often suspect and the commercialization of these technologies is low. AT least with SRED the tax break is universal and evenly applied.

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  SteveB

  - October 22, 2012 at 16:22:38

  Anyone can apply for IRAP Dan... You may or may not receive funding, mostly based on their budget and your technology proposal. I believe IRAP publish the list as to who received funding and how much. And I agree with you that the SRED program is probably a better way to go, as you need to "put your money where your mouth is" so to speak, and start your project immediately while getting your refund in the future. However, Ananytron seems to think SRED is a "government handout"... while it is simply good business to make use of it as it was intended.

SteveB

- October 18, 2012 at 14:55:25

Wow Anonytron. Why so angry? There are funding programs open for all to apply, including IRAP, SRED, OIDMTC to name a few. Take the time to apply for them and you to might receive support for your good work too. It might help you focus your business model, build your product quicker and better, and allow you to compete better in the world... which is the point of this funding. Not making use of the incentive programs created to support you would seem to be a poor business strategy. But I don't wish failure and bankruptcy on you. Chill dude.

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  Anonytron

  - October 18, 2012 at 18:02:37

  Ha, I don't need help, I do very well myself, as I have paid my dues, and earned my battle scars, and in turn have become wealthy. Are you at the trough too? You seem to know all of the names for the plethora of government hand-outs available to the in-capable. If you don't have what it takes to start a business and succeed, even with all of the resources and opportunities already available to you by virtue of living in Canada, then get a job, and let us run businesses. Stop taking tax payer money from the Seniors, the Students, and other self employed folks who can't afford to support you little idea. You live in Canada, the most successful country in the world, with the strongest banking system. Again, if that' not enough for you to make it work, get a job, and stop bullying others into paying for your project.

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  SteveB

  - October 19, 2012 at 16:29:31

  Yes...you are angry, and trashing people with no knowledge of their achievements, capabilities, or past history... I have founded companies which paid significant taxes, created several hundred man years of employment for programmers, engineers and managers, who have in turn paid much more in taxes than the company ever received in tax credits or grants. These programs are about building an economy, and providing support to small companies. No one is bullying anyone here, except perhaps yourself. You should take Jason up on his offer... you might learn something. Over and out...

Anonytron

- October 18, 2012 at 13:00:29

Here we go again. Why is it fair for YouILabs to get tax payer's help, while the majority of the rest of us app developers need to survive and show a profit on our own? They keep using the excuse that it creates jobs, but what you guys are really doing is hurting my honest efforts to grow my company and hire folks WITHOUT the help and hand-outs from an insider at National Research Council. Who do I need to be friends with to get money too? I hope YouiLabs goes brankrupt, as they should if they cannot survive on their own without taking from the rest of us for their little business. If programmers cannot make money in this environment, will all the resources and oppertunites Canada offers them, I reccomend they move out of the way, go work for someone, and let us who are capable create the jobs.

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  Jason Flick

  - October 18, 2012 at 22:32:12

  I would be happy to meet with you ANONYTRON and discuss why I apply for government support. If you are looking for an edge I would recommend becoming active in our vibrant entrepreneurial community. Speak at events, pass on your wisdom, volunteer for working groups or boards such as TON, Invest Ottawa etc. I do believe the government has a role to play in innovation and so do you and I.