Updated June 2026

Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

1405 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Addressing neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa (ANSRHRA)
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Funding for gender-transformative SRHR research
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Innovate BC
Support for B.C. SMEs piloting new technology
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Softwood Lumber Action Plan – Expanding Market Opportunities Program and the Forest Innovation Program (voted)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports forest innovation and market expansion
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FAST-Trac Award
Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST)
Funding for translational Angelman syndrome research
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Duties Relief Program
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Deferred duties for export-bound imports
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Community Climate Adaptation Fund
Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
Supports community-based climate adaptation projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Research funding for school food evidence
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 900,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Indigenous Business
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Export support for Indigenous-owned businesses
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Technology Leadership Project Program
Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
Collaborative ocean technology commercialization support
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 400,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support Program for the Scaling of Mineral or Primary Processing for Critical and Strategic Minerals
Government of Québec
Funding for mineral processing scale-up in Québec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates
Alberta Innovates
Support for commercialization-focused employee salaries
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 120,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Grants for industry development
Independent Production Fund (IPF)
Funding for short-form fiction industry development
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative Industries Fund in Nova Scotia
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities of Nova Scotia
Export funding for Nova Scotia creative businesses
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative Export Canada
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Funding for Canadian creative exports
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Leisure Events (PAFEL)
Quebec Leisure Council (CQL)
Financial support for leisure events in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit (OCASE)
Ontario Creates
Refundable tax credit for digital animation work
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 18% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Forces AVENIR and Student Involvement Recognition Program (PRIE)
Université du Québec à Montréal Foundation (UQAM)
Recognition program for student engagement
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Literary Promotion Program
Government of New Brunswick, New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Funding for literary promotion activities in New Brunswick
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Renfrew County Community Development Fund
Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC)
Non-repayable funding for local economic development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects supporting cultural offerings in the educational pathway
Government of Québec
Support for youth cultural activities in schools
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Anne Campbell Memorial Scholarship
SWG Foundation (SWG)
Support for emerging Saskatchewan writers
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $500
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for Toronto visual and media arts projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Africa's Business Heroes (ABH) Prize
Jack Ma Foundation (JMF)
Support for African entrepreneurs with funding and mentorship
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Market Development Travel
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Travel support for promoting Ontario artists
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
Subsidize your projects with grants!
Use our free grant estimator to quickly identify the available grant amounts for which your company may be eligible.
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Small Business BC — Export Navigator
Small Business BC
Export specialists for British Columbia companies
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
EUREKA SMART Cluster’s fourth call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative innovation for advanced manufacturing
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
United World Voices — General Funding
United World Voices (UWV)
Support for community impact and sustainable development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII)
Government of Saskatchewan
Transferable credits for critical minerals innovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative
Genome Canada, Genome Prairie
Funding for genomics innovation partnerships
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED
Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)
Money for New Brunswick First Nation community economic development
Fredericton, NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 16,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Fredericton, NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
VQA Wine Support Program
Agricorp
Quarterly support for Ontario VQA wineries
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canadian ocean observation technology co-innovation mission France
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports France-Canada ocean tech innovation projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Stream 2: Development and production of large-scale activities contributing to the recognition or enhancement of Quebec culture
Government of Québec
Supports large-scale Quebec cultural projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $800,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCLF — Small Business Loans
Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF)
Offers loans for small business startup or expansion
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec Fisheries Fund
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding for Quebec fisheries innovation and development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Bright Beacon Foundation — General Funding
Bright Beacon Foundation
Capital and training for underrepresented founders
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Trade Market Intelligence Service
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Market research support in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Projects for Visible Minorities and Ethnocultural Communities as Part of the Fight Against Racism
Government of Québec
Support for anti-racism intercultural projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Guardian Angel Program
Fondation Jeunesse des Laurentides
Support for youth development activities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Informed Youth Program — Stream 1: Developing Critical Thinking
Government of Québec
Support for youth media literacy projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Supports Alberta businesses testing new energy technologies
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Support for commercialization-focused employee salaries
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 120,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Specific Claims Research, Development and Submission Program
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Funding for First Nations specific claims work
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Impact Your Business — Start-Up Loans
Impact Atlantic
Loans for entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Cluster Accelerator Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Support for Canadian advanced manufacturing clusters
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 1.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — SI2TEC
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA), Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Support for circular economy feasibility studies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CMF — Commercial Projects Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding Canadian digital media projects with commercial potential
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Inuktut Versioning Fund
Nunavut Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
Funding for Inuktut versioning of media content
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Nunavut, Canada
Find tailored funding for your business
Discover more grants on the helloDarwin platform
Look through over 10,000 grants, tax credits, loans and more financial aid on the helloDarwin application.
Grant and FundingClosed
Production of discourse
Periculum Foundation for Contemporary Art
Support for contemporary art research projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
General Business Loans
Two Rivers Community Development Centre
Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,150,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Copyright
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Copyright registration and guidance in Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Growth Program
Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN), Manitoba Housing (MHRC)
Support for innovative product commercialization in Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
New Brunswick Film Tax Credit
Government of New Brunswick
Refundable tax credit for film production
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
IDEaS — Better than Meets the Eye: Reliable Object Detection Amongst the Waves
Government of Canada
Maritime object detection innovation challenge
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $207,690 to $229,982
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Healing with a Smile
The Sabrina & Camillo D'Alesio Foundation
Supports complementary therapies for sick children
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF)
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for manufacturing growth and modernization
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
College-Industry Innovation (CII) Grant
Alberta Municipal Affairs
Supports research infrastructure and innovation capacity
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Venture Capital Corporation
Government of British Columbia (BC), BC Ministry of Finance
Equity investments for BC businesses
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF)
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
Funding for R&D projects in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Protein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program
Protein Industries Canada
Supports Canadian plant-based innovation and local supply chain resilience
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Montcalm Development Fund
CDE of the Laurentians (CDE)
Financial support for business projects in Montcalm
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Export+ Fund
Laval Economique
Funding for Laval export expansion projects
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access
Alberta Innovates
Funding for Alberta health technology market access
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CMF-Quebecor — Fund Intellectual Properties Intended for International Markets Production Support Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for Quebec productions targeting international markets
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Healthy Cities Implementation Science (HCIS) Team Grants
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Urban implementation science funding for healthy cities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Applied research for printable electronics solutions
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEPS — Local Investment Fund
MRC de Pierre-De Saurel
Financing for business start-up and growth
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports the participation of Quebec businesses in craft trade shows
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Tailored financing
Laurentides Loan Fund
Tailored support for business start-up and financing
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Défi osentreprendre
OSEntreprendre
Entrepreneurial recognition across Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Government of Yukon
Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 375,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Yukon, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in AI Skills & Adoption
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster
Co-investment for AI skills and adoption
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Defence-focused repayable support for B.C. businesses
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Access over 10 000 different funding opportunities
Try the helloDarwin platform today and find programs that fit your needs
The helloDarwin application makes it easy to unlock grants so your business can grow faster—with less hassle and more impact.
Grant and FundingClosed
Don Haig Award
Hot Docs
Support for independent filmmakers and producers
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Quantum commercialization support in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership (ITP) Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Support to de-risk the commercialization of innovative technology in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts
Alberta Innovates
Advances digital health research into innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Book Publishing Production Grant - Book Publishers’ Stream
Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for Saskatchewan book publishing projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Accelerator Grant (TAG) Program
City of Port Colborne
Funding for tourism growth projects in Port Colborne
Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Zenith Fellowship Program
Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation
Internships and mentorship in space sector
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Business Navigators - NS
Government of Nova Scotia, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness
Help understanding business regulations in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Partnership Fund (CPP)
Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Funding for community initiatives in Strathroy-Caradoc
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Informed Youth Program — Stream 2: Production of Information Content
Government of Québec
Support for youth-focused information content production
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Travel Alberta — Product Development Fund
Travel Alberta
Supports new tourism experiences in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $75,000 to $500,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportTax CreditsClosed
Cannabis annual regulatory fee and exemption for licence holders
Health Canada
Annual cannabis fee rules and exemption guidance
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Consulting Services Program 2023-2028 (Agriconseils Network)
Laval Economique
Funding for agricultural consulting services
Lanaudière, Laval, Montreal, Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Lanaudière, Laval, Montreal, Quebec
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Humami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions
Humami Center
Supports Quebec companies for institutional market adaptation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants
Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC (ODTRF)
Seed funding for transplant research innovation
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $30,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation PEI Small Business Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Money for small business improvement in PEI
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cours écrire ton court Screenwriting Competition
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Screenwriting competition for emerging short films
Montreal, Saguenay, Sherbrooke, Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 115,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Montreal, Saguenay, Sherbrooke, Quebec
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Youth Entrepreneur Loan Program
SIJ
Loans for young Quebec entrepreneurs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support
Government of Canada
Support for businesses affected by COVID-19
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Agriculture Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to Brazil
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Supports Canadian agtech SMEs in R&D collaboration with Brazil
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriStability
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), Agricorp, La Financière agricole (FADQ), Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Financial support for large farm income declines
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Sky’s the Limit
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for sustainable aviation fuel innovation
Alberta, BC, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,150,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Alberta, BC, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Collaborative funding for sustainable manufacturing projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,250,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Expérience compétences mondiales
Universities Canada
Supports international study and work abroad experiences
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Amplify Norfolk Grants
Norfolk County
Matching funding for new live events in Norfolk County
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $40,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada

1
•••
8
9
10
11
12
•••
15

Explore related grant directories

By Service

Business Expansion Grants in Alberta

Business Expansion Grants in British Columbia

Commercialization Grants and Funding in British Columbia in 2026

Commercialization Grants and Funding in Nova Scotia for 2026

Commercialization Grants and Funding in the Canadian Prairies

Commercialization Grants in Alberta in 2026

Commercialization Grants in Atlantic Canada

Commercialization Grants in Canada for 2026

Commercialization Grants in Manitoba for 2026

Commercialization Grants in New Brunswick, Canada for 2026

Commercialization Grants in Ontario for 2026

Commercialization Grants in Quebec for 2026