Ontario wants to become the gaming development capital of the world, and the government is investing billions into startups and existing companies. We're talking non-repayable funding, longterm loans, and investment in the educational sector to pump out programmers and artists... anything that increases jobs in Ontario. New Masters Degrees in Game Programming courses are popping up all over the place in Northern and Southern Ontario.
Maybe some of that funding can help you guys out? They just gave Ubisoft $263 Million (over a 10-yr span).
Seeing as how they're so hot on this topic right now, the first companies to jump on this bandwagon will probably get the most out it. There are also several other free funding initiatives as well.. ie, the Emerging Technology program, etc.
Ontario laws are a little different, but it might be worth setting up a satellite facility to help you guys out with your financial woes.
All the best, hope you pull through!
- gamesas Supporter Forever