Updated June 2026

Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

1291 programs available

Grant and FundingOpening Soon
PSCE – Component 2
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Non-repayable funding to support SMEs’ export market diversification
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
CanExport GAC-Led Delegations
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Cost-sharing support for SMEs joining GAC-led trade delegations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SCALE AI — Acceleration
Scale AI Cluster
Supports Canadian AI startups and SMEs in AI value chains
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Federal support for large-scale innovative business and network projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for collaborative AI-driven advanced manufacturing projects in Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500,000 to $3,200,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingSuspended
Individual Market Access Support (SIAM)
Aliments du Québec
Market Access Support for Quebec Food Processors
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP)
Government of Manitoba
Supports Manitoba SMEs to expand exports through trade events
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for biofood exports - individual projects
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Export Group (GEA)
SEB supports Quebec agri-food export growth
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Panorama Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports export diversification with financial services and expert guidance
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE)
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports Québec exporters impacted by new U.S. tariffs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Creative Export Canada (CEC) — Export-Ready Stream
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Funding for Canadian creative exports
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CanExport SMEs
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canadian SMEs’ export activities in new international markets
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Export and cultural visibility support program
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Financing for Quebec cultural exports
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 160,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
International outreach — Travel
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Empower Canadian artists and arts organizations to expand global connections and opportunities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Mitacs Accelerate
Mitacs (MITACS)
Research internships for business innovation
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $7,500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
The Pan-Canadian Sustainable Food Fund
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Funding for clean food-tech demonstrations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Mitacs Accelerate International
Mitacs (MITACS)
Funding to collaborate with international researchers
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support program for regional agriculture and agri-food development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Tax holiday for IP commercialization in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for Quebec manufacturing SMEs impacted by international tariffs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative Export Canada (CEC) — Export Development Stream (EDS)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports international growth for creative industries
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $90,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
NRC IRAP Support for Intellectual Property
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
IP Advisory services for your innovations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
PSCE – Component 1
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports Quebec businesses in strategic supply chain integration
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Export Assistance Program
Telefilm Canada
Export financing for film distribution
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000 to $90,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
IP for Business
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Intellectual property training, tools and expertise
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Pavilion Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports Canadian exporters at major food trade shows
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program — Support for the position of innovation and commercialization manager
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
NovaScience fund supports creating innovation and commercialization roles
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Protein Industries Canada — Technology Leadership
Protein Industries Canada
Funding for collaborative projects on plant protein
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program – National Industry Association Component
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports industry-led assurance systems in agriculture
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Sell your innovation to government
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PADAAR — Measure 4021 – Promotion of regional products
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports regional agri-food and farm development projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Strategic Industry Growth Initiative (SIGGI) - ACOA
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for sustainable business growth projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
PSCE – Component 3
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for Large Enterprises in Their Structural Projects on International Markets
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) - Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Funds to accelerate business growth in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriInnovate Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Repayable support for agri-food innovation
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Funds and Initiatives — Market Access Strategy
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Funds for official-language minority community artists
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Travel support for promoting Canadian artists
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Subsidy for universal access to businesses
City of Montreal (MTL)
Support for accessible retail building upgrades
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for business growth through innovation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceSuspended
Offensive Tr@ns Num
Association for the Development of Research and Innovation of Quebec (ADRIQ)
Accelerating business growth through strategic innovation coaching
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Support for evaluating innovative health technologies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 700,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Incentive deduction for the commercialization of innovations (IDCI)
Revenu Québec
Reduced tax rate for Québec innovation commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 83% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for agriculture and agri-food industry support organizations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project
SOCCA (SOCCA)
Non-refundable support for Indigenous business growth
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 99,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Abroad — Circulation and Touring
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Funding for international arts touring and exhibition
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
CanExport Innovation
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canadian R&D partnerships with international partners
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Starter Company Plus
City of Toronto
Training and funding for Toronto entrepreneurs
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports AI technology development and adoption by Canadian SMEs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Ontario Food Exports — Services for Exporters
Government of Ontario, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Food and beverage industry export help in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support program for positioning Quebec alcohol in the SAQ network
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec alcoholic beverage producers in the SAQ network
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,950,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Funding for Quebec film promotion and distribution
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Program to support research and development of products made from reused and recycled end-of-life tires
Recyc-Québec (RECYC-)
Supports innovative projects using recycled end-of-life tires
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
CCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder (GBOF)
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Discover opportunities with governments around the world
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada Small Business Financing Loan (CSBFL)
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), ATB Community Foundation (ATB)
Financing to start, expand, or modernize small businesses
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for local marketing and agrotourism projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $7,000 to $50,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Proof-of-Concept Program
Natural Products Canada (NPC)
Funding for proof-of-concept natural product projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $350,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program Component 3 — Food quality and safety management
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding nutritious food development projects in Québec businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $7,500 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports local marketing and agritourism projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Capitale-Innovation
Quebec City
Supports innovative product commercialization and growth
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Funding for business innovation and growth through CERI program
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional defence investment initiative (RDII) – Quebec
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports Quebec organizations integrating into domestic and international defence supply chains
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Capitale-Commerce
Quebec City
Financial support for commercial projects improving business offerings
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports Atlantic SMEs affected by tariffs
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CELTIC-NEXT – Next Generation Communications Autumn 2025 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Funding for collaborative ICT R&D projects for Canadian SMEs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Acting to support growth
City of Montreal (MTL)
Financial support for Montréal non-profits advancing business growth
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 270,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
International Promotion Program
Telefilm Canada
Support for international promotion and festival participation
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports advanced critical minerals pilot projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Production program — Indigenous stream
Telefilm Canada
Funding for Canadian feature film production
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $4,000,000
- Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Periodical Fund — Business Innovation
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Funding for innovation in periodical publishing
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ExploreIP
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Find Intellectual Property available for licensing or collaboration
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for innovative Canadian interactive media projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Promotional assistance for music and entertainment companies
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports promotion and marketing for music and entertainment companies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Financial help to grow a business in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Entrepreneurial grant
Quebec City
Supports business creation and succession in Québec
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Music management and publishing assistance
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports Quebec music managers and publishers
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Fabrication Process Development Challenge
FABrIC
Supports Canadian fabrication process development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Funding AI commercialization and adoption in Northern Ontario businesses
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for food processing competitiveness and innovation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $7,500 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction - Global Funding Envelope – Support Program
Musicaction
Funding for Canadian music companies
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Solutions Canada — Challenge Stream for innovators
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports Canadian SMEs developing innovative solutions for government challenges
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Support for book and publishing companies – Component 1
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Funding for Quebec book publishers
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CGLCC — Global
Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
International growth support for 2SLGBTQI+ businesses
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Le Fonds d’initiatives locales (FIL) Village
PME MTL (PME)
Financial support for local socio-economic and cultural projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Funding for periodical industry initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Funding for collaborative AI healthcare projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Production program — English market budgets under $3.5M
Telefilm Canada
Support for Canadian feature film production
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+
Telefilm Canada
Funding for Canadian feature film production
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CRIAQ — INNOV-R
Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)
Collaborative R&D funding for GHG reduction
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Repayable support for prairie high-growth business scale-up
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 3
Recyc-Québec (RECYC-)
Support for beverage container reuse and recycling
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Valorization in RNA
Axelys
Supports the advancement and commercialization of RNA technologies in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia
Government of Canada
Supports B.C. businesses adapting to tariff-related trade disruptions
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Trade Disruption Customer Support program
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Financing support for agri-food businesses affected by trade
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Funding to recover Quebec's aerospace sector
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund
PME MTL (PME)
Subsidizes innovation and sustainability projects in Montréal businesses
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for defence supply chain integration in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — RRF 2025-2028
MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB)
Supports territorial development and local vitality projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $500,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
EDC Trade Impact Program
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Supports Canadian exporters with comprehensive financial solutions
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
BC Agriculture and Food Export Program
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Cost-shared funding for agrifood export market development outside British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BC, Canada

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