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Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

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PSCE – Component 2
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

PSCE – Component 2

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Non-repayable funding to support SMEs’ export market diversification
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
CanExport GAC-Led Delegations
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
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Research, Innovation and Commercialization Tax Credit (CRIC)
Tax CreditsOpen

Research, Innovation and Commercialization Tax Credit (CRIC)

Gouvernment of Québec
Refundable tax credit for Quebec business R&D and precommercialization
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
SCALE AI — Acceleration
Grant and FundingOpen

SCALE AI — Acceleration

Scale AI Cluster
Supports Canadian AI startups and SMEs focused on value chains
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
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)
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 $
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Support for biofood exports - individual projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Support for biofood exports - individual projects

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Export Group (GEA)
SEB supports Quebec agri-food market expansion outside Quebec
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
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)
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
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
Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP)

Government of Manitoba
Supports Manitoba SMEs to expand exports through trade events
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Individual Market Access Support (SIAM)
Grant and FundingSuspended

Individual Market Access Support (SIAM)

Aliments du Québec
Market Access Support for Quebec Food Processors
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenClosing Soon

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
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
Panorama Program
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Panorama Program

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports export diversification with financial services and expert guidance
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Creative Export Canada (CEC) — Export-Ready Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Creative Export Canada (CEC) — Export-Ready Stream

Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding for Canadian creative industry exports
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
Export and cultural visibility support program
Grant and FundingOpen

Export and cultural visibility support program

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Gouvernment of Québec
Financing for Quebec cultural exports
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 160,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Mitacs Accelerate International
Grant and FundingOpen

Mitacs Accelerate International

Mitacs (MITACS)
Funding to collaborate with international researchers
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Mitacs Accelerate
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Mitacs Accelerate

Mitacs (MITACS)
Connect organizations with academia for research and innovation collaboration
Eligible Funding
  • From $7,500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions
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
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
International outreach — Travel
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

International outreach — Travel

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Empower Canadian artists and arts organizations to expand global connections and opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property
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), Gouvernment of Québec
Tax credit for commercialization of intellectual property (IP) in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
CanExport SMEs
Grant and FundingOpen

CanExport SMEs

Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), Government of Canada (GC), 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
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NRC IRAP Support for Intellectual Property
Expert AdviceOpen

NRC IRAP Support for Intellectual Property

National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada (GC)
IP Advisory services for your innovations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Creative Export Canada (CEC) — Export Development Stream (EDS)
Grant and FundingClosed

Creative Export Canada (CEC) — Export Development Stream (EDS)

Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada (GC)
Canadian Creative Export supports global market expansion for creative industries
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
Export Assistance Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Export Assistance Program

Telefilm Canada, Government of Canada (GC)
Export financing for film distribution
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $90,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
PSCE – Component 1
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

PSCE – Component 1

Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Canada (GC), Gouvernment of Québec
Supports Quebec businesses in strategic supply chain integration
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NovaScience Program — Support for the position of innovation and commercialization manager
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), Government of Canada (GC), Gouvernment of Québec
NovaScience fund supports creating innovation and commercialization roles
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada Pavilion Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Pavilion Program

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports Canadian exporters at major international food trade shows
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

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IP for Business
Grant and FundingOpen

IP for Business

Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Government of Canada (GC)
Intellectual property training, tools and expertise
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Protein Industries Canada — Technology Leadership
Grant and FundingOpen

Protein Industries Canada — Technology Leadership

Protein Industries Canada
Funding for collaborative projects on plant protein
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) - Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed

REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) - Northern Ontario

Government of Canada (GC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Funds to accelerate business growth in Northern Ontario
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
AgriAssurance Program – National Industry Association Component
Grant and FundingOpen

AgriAssurance Program – National Industry Association Component

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports industry-led assurance systems for Canadian agriculture exports
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
Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream
Other SupportOpen

Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream

Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Sell your innovation to government
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
PADAAR — Measure 4021 – Promotion of regional products
Grant and FundingClosed

PADAAR — Measure 4021 – Promotion of regional products

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports regional agri-food promotion and consumer awareness initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
PSCE – Component 3
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

PSCE – Component 3

Investissement Québec (IQ), Gouvernment of Québec
Support for Large Enterprises in Their Structural Projects on International Markets
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
AgriInnovate Program
Grant and FundingOpen

AgriInnovate Program

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Government of Canada (GC)
Repayable contributions for agri-sector innovation projects
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
Strategic Funds and Initiatives — Market Access Strategy
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Strategic Funds and Initiatives — Market Access Strategy

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Funds for official-language minority community artists
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Travel funds for incorporated arts organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Subsidy for universal access to businesses
Grant and FundingOpen

Subsidy for universal access to businesses

City of Montreal (MTL)
The PAAC aids retailers in making their buildings accessible to customers with limited mobility.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding for agriculture and agri-food industry support organizations
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
Incentive deduction for the commercialization of innovations (IDCI)
Tax CreditsOpen

Incentive deduction for the commercialization of innovations (IDCI)

Gouvernment of Québec, Revenu Québec
Reduced tax rate for Quebec-based commercialization of innovations
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
MEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

MEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program

Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Funding for validation and evaluation of innovative health technologies
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
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Government of Canada (GC)
Financing to accelerate growth in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Offensive Tr@ns Num
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
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Arts Abroad — Circulation and Touring
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Arts Abroad — Circulation and Touring

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Funding for international arts touring and exhibition
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project
Grant and FundingOpen

Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project

SOCCA
Funds for First Nations entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 99,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Starter Company Plus
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Starter Company Plus

Government of Ontario (ON), Grey County Business Enterprise Centre (BEC), Community Futures Peterborough (CFP), Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Invest Ottawa, Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC), Halton Region Small Business Centre
Supports Toronto entrepreneurs with training, mentorship, and business funding
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
CanExport Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

CanExport Innovation

Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports Canadian R&D partnerships with international partners
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
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
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)
Ontario Food Exports — Services for Exporters
Expert AdviceOpen

Ontario Food Exports — Services for Exporters

Government of Ontario (ON), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Food and beverage industry export help in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Support program for positioning Quebec alcohol in the SAQ network
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), Gouvernment of Québec
Supports Quebec alcoholic beverage producers in the SAQ network
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
CCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder (GBOF)
Other SupportOpen

CCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder (GBOF)

Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), Government of Canada (GC)
Discover opportunities with governments around the world
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 1
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 1

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supporting Quebec's collective market and agritourism initiatives
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

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Canada Small Business Financing Loan (CSBFL)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Canada Small Business Financing Loan (CSBFL)

Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC), ATB Community Foundation (ATB)
Canadian program improves small business financing access
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Stade V
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

Stade V

Québec Tech
Accelerator program for Quebec-based tech startups seeking growth
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b
Grant and FundingOpen

SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Promotes and distributes Quebecois and underrepresented foreign films
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Proof-of-Concept Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Proof-of-Concept Program

Natural Products Canada (NPC)
Financing for natural product innovations
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
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports local market initiatives and agrotourism in Quebec
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
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Southern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding initiative supporting southern Ontario defence sector growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Grant and FundingOpen

REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding for business innovation and growth through CERI program
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Capitale-Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Capitale-Innovation

Quebec City
Supports business innovation, commercialization, and market expansion projects
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
Regional defence investment initiative (RDII) – Quebec
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
Acting to support growth
Grant and FundingClosed

Acting to support growth

City of Montreal (MTL)
Financial support for Montréal non-profits advancing business growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 270,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program Component 3 — Food quality and safety management
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
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
Capitale-Commerce
Grant and FundingOpen

Capitale-Commerce

Quebec City
Financial support for commercial projects improving business offerings
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
CELTIC-NEXT – Next Generation Communications Autumn 2025 call for proposals
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
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports Atlantic Canadian SMEs impacted by international trade tariffs
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
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec

Government of Canada (GC), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for Quebec manufacturing SMEs impacted by international tariffs
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Social Economy Support Fund
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
International Promotion Program
Grant and FundingClosed

International Promotion Program

Telefilm Canada, Government of Canada (GC)
Funds for filmmakers at international events
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Global Market Development Fund — Film and Television
Grant and FundingClosed

Global Market Development Fund — Film and Television

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates
Funding for international activities for Ontario production companies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada Periodical Fund — Business Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Periodical Fund — Business Innovation

Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding for innovation in periodical publishing
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Global Market Development — IDM Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Global Market Development — IDM Fund

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates
Funding for global growth of Ontario digital media companies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Global Market Development for Music Managers
Grant and FundingClosed

Global Market Development for Music Managers

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates
Money for music management companies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Global Market Development Fund – Book
Grant and FundingClosed

Global Market Development Fund – Book

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates
Money for Ontario export-ready book publishers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit
Grant and FundingOpen

FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada (GC)
Assistance for Francophone projects in southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
FedDev — Funding for southern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen

FedDev — Funding for southern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for businesses in southern Ontario by FedDev Ontario.
Eligible Funding
  • From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Entrepreneurial grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Entrepreneurial grant

Quebec City
Supports new business creation and structured business succession in Québec
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

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Music management and publishing assistance
Grant and FundingClosed

Music management and publishing assistance

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports Quebec music managers and publishers in career development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Fabrication Process Development Challenge
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Fabrication Process Development Challenge

FABrIC
Supports development and commercialization of Canadian semiconductor fabrication processes
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
ExploreIP
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

ExploreIP

Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Find Intellectual Property available for licensing or collaboration
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada (GC)
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Innovative Solutions Canada — Challenge Stream for innovators
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
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Promotional assistance for music and entertainment companies
Grant and FundingClosed

Promotional assistance for music and entertainment companies

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports promotion and marketing for Quebec music and entertainment companies
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
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions

Gouvernment of Québec
Support the economic development of strategic sectors and regions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream

Government of Ontario (ON), Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Financial help to grow a business in Northern Ontario
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
Musicaction - Global Funding Envelope – Support Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Musicaction - Global Funding Envelope – Support Program

Musicaction
Canadian Music Fund supports career development for Canadian artists
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program
Grant and FundingClosed

CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program

Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Canadian digital media innovation and experimentation funding program
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
SODEC — Support for book and publishing companies – Component 1
Grant and FundingClosed

SODEC — Support for book and publishing companies – Component 1

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Gouvernment of Québec
Support for Quebec book and publishing companies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario
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
  • 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)
CGLCC — Global
Expert AdviceOpen

CGLCC — Global

Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), Government of Canada (GC)
Support to export your LGBT+ business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Le Fonds d’initiatives locales (FIL) Village
Grant and FundingClosed

Le Fonds d’initiatives locales (FIL) Village

PME MTL
Financial support for local socio-economic and cultural projects
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
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces

Government of Canada (GC), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Repayable support for prairie high-growth business scale-up
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $10,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
AI Compute Access Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

AI Compute Access Fund

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports Canadian SMEs in accessing advanced AI compute resources
Eligible Funding
  • From $67,000 to $3,350,000
  • Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia

Government of Canada (GC)
Supports B.C. businesses adapting to tariff-related trade disruptions
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
Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d
Grant and FundingOpen

Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d

Axelys
Supports technology development and validation for Quebec research institutions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 475,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for Atlantic businesses integrating into defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation

PME MTL
Supports innovative business projects accelerating technology adoption in Montréal
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Cyber Security Innovation Network
Grant and FundingClosed

Cyber Security Innovation Network

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports pan-Canadian cyber security research, commercialization, and talent development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Support for commercial arteries — Component 1 - Support for urban revitalization projects
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
EDC Trade Impact Program
Grant and FundingOpen

EDC Trade Impact Program

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Supports Canadian exporters with comprehensive financial solutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BC Agriculture and Food Export Program
Grant and FundingOpen

BC Agriculture and Food Export Program

Government of Canada (GC), 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
Strategic sectors
Grant and FundingOpen

Strategic sectors

PROMPT
Supports collaborative innovation projects in Quebec strategic technology sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

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