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Business Financing in Canada

Funding is a crucial element for any business looking to start, grow, or innovate. In addition to traditional options such as bank loans or relying on investors, there is a frequently underestimated alternative: grants. This detailed guide explores the various sources of grants available, as well as the financial services and sustainable funding strategies for businesses in Canada. By following the outlined steps, entrepreneurs can identify grants suited to their projects, whether they are government programs, innovation funds, or initiatives specifically targeting certain sectors. Grants are an advantageous solution, often non-repayable, allowing businesses to fund their projects without resorting to debt.

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The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope
Grant and FundingArchived

The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope

AI innovation funding for Quebec businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
SDTC — Scale Up Funding
Grant and FundingArchived

SDTC — Scale Up Funding

Funding for high-growth Canadian companies advancing sustainable technologies
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
SDTC — Seed Funding
Grant and FundingArchived

SDTC — Seed Funding

Contributions for innovative environmental technologies
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Sustainable Development Technology Canada — Scale Up Funding
Grant and FundingArchived

Sustainable Development Technology Canada — Scale Up Funding

Funding catalyst for emerging sustainable technology companies in Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA

Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for ICT
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network

Supports Ontario bioindustrial cluster growth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024
Grant and FundingClosed

NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024

AI commercialization for advanced manufacturing
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,200,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program

Support for hiring first-year apprentices
Canada
CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024
Grant and FundingOpen

CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024

Advancing livestock efficiency through technological innovation and research
Canada

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