Financing for Small Businesses in Canada
Small Business Financing in Canada is essential for entrepreneurs looking to start or expand their ventures. Whether you are launching a new business or scaling an existing one, finding the right financing options can be crucial to your success. Understanding the various loans and credit options available can help you secure the funds needed to fuel your business growth. This article delves into the different loan programs, personal financing methods, and strategies for working with financial institutions to get your small business funded.
533 opportunities available
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
MTRIC — Start Program
Advance metal transformation processes and products
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Enabling Better Health through Artificial Intelligence
Funding innovative AI-driven solutions to advance health in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Atlantic's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Johansen Larsen Foundation
Supports Canadian programs benefiting youth, Indigenous peoples, and animals
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
The Tourism Growth Program provides $108 million over 3 years to support local tourism businesses and not-for-profits.
Grant and FundingClosed
OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
EUREKA!
Funds for international R&D projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada
Supports Atlantic Canadian tourism projects that enhance year-round visitor experiences
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Supports businesses relocating operations to Northern Ontario for economic growth
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario technology development
Grant and FundingArchived
innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment
Support for SMEs innovating in sustainable transportation and mobility
Grant and FundingOpen
OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
Supports Ontario SMEs to implement DMAP-recommended digital technologies
Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Funding innovative smart agriculture solutions for industry challenges
Grant and FundingClosed
Transal — Alu 4.0, Digital Locomotive
Supports Quebec aluminum industry's digital transformation initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Associations
Funding for international business development by national organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund
City of Toronto, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada
The Main Street Innovation Fund supports Toronto's business recovery through grants for innovative community projects.
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program
Funding for sustainable land use and biodiversity innovation initiatives
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario
Support to develop new tourism ideas
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program
Funding and capacity development for Black-serving nonprofits
Grant and FundingOpen
Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Supports Nova Scotia farmers adopting climate-friendly agricultural practices
Grant and FundingClosed
Durham Community Foundation Community Grants
Supports community initiatives aligned with local priorities
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Funding to recover Canada’s aerospace sector in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed
Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Capacity Building Grants
Capacity building for grassroots Indigenous-led initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
True North Small Business Grant Contest
Contest prizes supporting Canadian small business growth
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Capital Grant
Funding to enhance and upgrade Ontario community facilities and spaces
Grant and FundingOpen
Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding
Financial support for BC family and group child-care providers
Grant and FundingOpen
Advancing Agri-Food Processing
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
New Brunswick agri-food product development funding
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024
Support the commercialization of AI/ML solutions in Canadian manufacturing
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for ICT
Grant and FundingArchived
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs
AI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec Businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program
Financial incentive for employers in construction and manufacturing
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