If you’re a first-time founder and presumably you don’t have millions of dollars to burn through, it’s easier to push off a decision like a hiring roadmap to another day. But if you really want to accelerate your growth, part of it has to do with trusting that the people you’re bringing in are going to help you improve and grow exponentially.

Raising capital to get your startup off the ground can be challenging, especially when you don’t know what options are available. The good news is if you’re an early-stage startup dipping your toes into experimental technology, the Canadian government can recoup a good chunk of your R&D costs.