Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

Featured grants for Business Expansion at a glance

1578 programs

Tax CreditsOpen
Research, Innovation and Commercialization Tax Credit (CRIC)
Government of Québec
Refundable support for Québec innovation and commercialization
Eligible Funding
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 26, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SCALE AI — Acceleration
Scale AI Cluster
Funds AI startup support programs in 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
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 10,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2017
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI)
Global Innovation Clusters (GIC), Scale AI Cluster, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding for collaborative AI value-chain projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Individual Market Access Support (SIAM)
Aliments du Québec
Support for Quebec food processors expanding market access
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Panorama Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports export diversification with financial services and expert guidance
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, 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
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : February 4, 2026
Closing date : August 31, 2026
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 relief for IP commercialization businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Global Innovation Clusters
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Financial assistance to work in collaboration on innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 17, 2023
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
AgriCompetitiveness Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding to build capacity in the agricultural sector
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Export Assistance Program
Telefilm Canada
International film distribution support
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $90,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : April 14, 2026
Closing date : February 9, 2027
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
NRC IRAP – IP Assist
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
IP Advisory services for your innovations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : November 22, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for Quebec manufacturing SMEs impacted by international tariffs
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : May 19, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Pavilion Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports Canadian exporters at major food trade shows
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO)
Tax credit for Canadian film and video production
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 17, 2026
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Innovative Solutions Canada - Testing stream
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Sell your innovation to government
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Protein Industries Canada — Technology Leadership
Protein Industries Canada (PIC)
Collaborative plant-based technology projects
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
PSCE – Component 3
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for high-growth international expansion
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $60,000
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : July 29, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Strategic Industry Growth Initiative (SIGGI) - ACOA
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for sustainable business growth projects
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
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Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Book Fund (CBF) — Support for Organizations – Internships
Canadian Heritage
Support for Canadian book industry projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Non-repayable support for regional business projects
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $150,000
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Representation and Promotion
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Travel support for promoting Canadian artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : June 8, 2026
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ESSOR - Component 5
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Financing for resilient softwood lumber sawmill investments
Eligible Funding
From $10,000,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FORET - Financing for the Optimization and Resilience of Softwood Lumber Processing Businesses
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Working capital financing for strategic Quebec softwood lumber sawmills
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : July 7, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Incentive deduction for the commercialization of innovations (IDCI)
Revenu Québec, Government of Québec
Reduced tax rate for Québec innovation commercialization
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
Innovation program — Call for First-time Adopter Projects
Investissement Québec (IQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Support for Quebec startups and early adopters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports innovative business growth and productivity
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 21, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Subsidy for universal access to businesses
City of Montreal
Support for accessible retail building upgrades
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : January 26, 2026
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
CAN Health Network
CAN Health Network
Platform to scale Canadian technology companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
AgriInnovate Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Repayable support for commercial-ready agri-food innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 4, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports AI adoption and commercialization by Quebec SMEs
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Timeline
Open Date : June 18, 2026
Quebec, 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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportOpen
CCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder (GBOF)
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Discover opportunities with governments around the world
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2021
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
International Commercial Success — Stade V
Québec Tech
International commercialization support for startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All 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
Supports innovative projects using recycled end-of-life tires
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative – Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs entering defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Funding for film promotion and distribution
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Proof-of-Concept Program
Natural Products Canada (NPC)
Funding for proof-of-concept natural product projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : July 8, 2020
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Capitale-Innovation
Quebec City
Supports innovative product development and commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 27, 2025
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Innovation support for organizational growth and productivity
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 29, 2026
Quebec, 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
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, 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
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
Social Economy Support Fund
Social Economy Mauricie
Non-repayable financial aid supporting social economy projects in Mauricie
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
International Promotion Program
Telefilm Canada
Support for international promotion and festival participation
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $90,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 14, 2026
Closing date : February 16, 2027
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CGLCC — Global
Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
International growth support for 2SLGBTQI+ businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : May 12, 2021
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ExploreIP
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Find Intellectual Property available for licensing or collaboration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FedDev — Funding for southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Supports business growth, technology adoption, and productivity
Eligible Funding
From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Solutions Canada - Challenge Stream for innovators
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports Canadian SMEs developing solutions for federal challenges
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Quebec food processing support
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $525,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Industrial and sustainable development investment fund
PME MTL (PME)
Funding for innovation and sustainable business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 18, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, 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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Supporting homebuilding innovation in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Repayable support for Prairie business scale-up
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 FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Alberta Innovates
Support for sustainable agriculture and environmental innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, 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
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
Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Supports Black-led organizations serving entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $750,000
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal funding partnerships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
CRIAQ International
Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)
Supports international collaborative aerospace R&D commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 11, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC Trade Impact Program
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Supports Canadian exporters with comprehensive financial solutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Grains Innovation Fund
Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO)
Supports grain market growth and innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneur Program
National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA)
Supporting Indigenous women with business financing and training
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Innovation continuum
Axelys
Supports innovation development and commercialization in Quebec’s strategic sectors
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program — Cleantech (Global Markets)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canadian SMEs piloting cleantech with international partners
Eligible Funding
From $75,000 to $700,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — RRF 2025-2028
MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB)
Supports territorial development and local vitality projects
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
PrairiesCan — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports Black-led nonprofits delivering entrepreneurship ecosystem services
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $3,000,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports Prairie businesses entering defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : December 5, 2025
Closing date : December 31, 2027
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, 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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Regional export promotion organizations (ORPEX)
Commerce International Québec
Export help in your region in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Supports B.C. businesses facing tariff disruptions
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 28, 2026
BC, Canada
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Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Canada
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Supports Canadian businesses facing trade disruptions
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Strategic Response Fund (SRF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports food processing and supply chain resilience
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 10,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 9, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic sectors
PROMPT
Supports collaborative innovation projects in Quebec strategic technology sectors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for commercial arteries — Component 1 - Support for urban revitalization projects
Quebec City
Supports urban revitalization and commercial sector animation initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects
Quebec City
Support for commercial artery development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for commercial arteries — Component 3 – Support for the operations and projects of a business association and commercial streets
Quebec City
Financial support for business associations and commercial street projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Trade Disruption Customer Support program
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Financing support for agri-food businesses affected by trade
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Valorization in RNA
Axelys
Supports the advancement and commercialization of RNA technologies in Quebec
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
Other SupportOpen
Small business mitigation for drugs and medical devices
Health Canada, Government of Canada
Reduced fees for small businesses on health product reviews
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Buy BC Partnership Program
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Supports local B.C. agri-food businesses with cost-shared marketing initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $75,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BC, Canada
Platform
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Grant and FundingOpen
CDEM — Non-refundable contributions
Corporation de développement économique montagnaise (CDEM)
Supports Indigenous business start-up, growth, and planning activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
Laval tourism
Supports Laval tourism events and development
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $100,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PSIT — EPRTNT 2026 – Festivals and Events
Destination Québec Cité
Support for sustainable and innovative tourism projects
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Support for regional tourism festivals and events
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Support Fund for Businesses in La Mitis (FAEM)
La Mitis RCM
Financial support to help La Mitis businesses grow and perform
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Public Outreach
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Public arts outreach funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : October 14, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PARESAU – Component 1 : Supporting strategic companies in their search for solutions
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for strategic businesses seeking solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 24, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (AEP) — Access to Capital
National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Financial support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Start-up
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Financing to launch and grow your business
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Music Fund - Individual Initiatives
Canadian Heritage, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Supports development and promotion of Canadian music artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canadian Semiconductor R&D Partnering Delegation to France
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Supports Canadian SMEs partnering in France for semiconductor R&D
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CENGN — Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks
Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)
Validate software technologies in living labs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Défi-Québec, Commercial City
Quebec City
Supporting projects for commercial and tourism revitalization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : September 15, 2025
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Commercialization Loan
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL), Longueuil City
Financing for product commercialization and market development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Support for tourism attractions and businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Drawback Program
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Refund of duties on imported goods exported or destroyed
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Assistance for Francophone projects in southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Funding for Northern Ontario Francophone economic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 57,500 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3
Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)
Supports tourism festivals and event growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,250,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Genome Canada
Genome Canada
Supports genomics research and commercialization partnerships
Eligible Funding
From $300,000 to $2,000,000
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada

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