Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

1566 programs

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Assistance for Bookstores
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Funding for Quebec bookstores’ marketing initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : June 10, 2026
Closing date : September 17, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Assistance Program for Associations and Collective‑Mandate Organizations
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Support for cultural associations and organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 15, 2026
Closing date : August 27, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Book Publishing Grant — Market Demand Reprint Stream
Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for high-demand book reprints
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : June 17, 2026
Closing date : September 2, 2026
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Brazil and Norway call for R&D projects – June 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International R&D collaboration for commercialisation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 3, 2026
Closing date : September 9, 2026
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Canada and Singapore call for projects 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International R&D collaboration for commercialisation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : May 11, 2026
Closing date : September 14, 2026
Canada
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Career Development
Creative BC, Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Music career support for B.C. artists
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $30,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : July 29, 2026
Closing date : September 9, 2026
BC, Canada
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Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 1: NSERC Alliance (Universities)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
University-industry R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $100,000
Up to 66.67% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 2: NSERC ARD (Colleges)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
College-industry applied R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $80,000
Up to 66.67% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Community Project Grant Program
Town of Grimsby
Funding for local community projects in Grimsby
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 4, 2026
Closing date : September 4, 2026
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
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Cornwall Tourism Development Fund
City of Cornwall
Supports tourism projects in Cornwall
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 28, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Mines in Ontario
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 30, 2026
Closing date : August 25, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
e-Auto Challenge program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative support for electric vehicle technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 26, 2026
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Agriculture Support Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Support for inclusive farm business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : August 31, 2026
NS, Canada
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Eurostars
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International SME-led R&D innovation support
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $3,000,000
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2026
Closing date : September 10, 2026
Canada
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Globalstars
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International R&D cooperation for innovative market-ready technologies
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $3,000,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 20, 2026
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Canada
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Globalstars — Taiwan call for projects – 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International R&D collaboration with Taiwan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 20, 2026
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Canada
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Kosher and Halal Investment Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Improves efficiency in Canada's kosher and halal meat sector
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 1, 2026
Canada
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Musicaction — Album production
Musicaction
Funding for Canadian album production
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : September 2, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for business growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 11, 2026
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Regional Innovation Ecosystems in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada
Supports business growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 24, 2026
Closing date : September 11, 2026
BC, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program - Hamilton Business Centre
City of Hamilton
Training and mentorship for new Hamilton businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Closing date : September 7, 2026
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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PSCE – Component 2
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Non-repayable support for market diversification
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $60,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : September 17, 2026
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for innovative Canadian interactive media projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 25, 2026
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Canada
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Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations
Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada
Supports Canadian book industry projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Timeline
Open Date : September 21, 2026
Closing date : October 31, 2026
Canada
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Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Support for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Support for Quebec craft businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : September 21, 2026
Closing date : October 22, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Funding for Quebec craft product promotion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : September 21, 2026
Closing date : October 22, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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SODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Boosts Quebec TV series for international markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : August 31, 2026
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Fast Track to the EIC Accelerator
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Fast-track access to EIC Accelerator
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 31, 2026
Closing date : September 25, 2026
Canada
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Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund
Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund (OSTDF)
Funding for tourism projects in Owen Sound
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 1, 2026
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
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Quebec Fisheries Fund
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports fisheries innovation, infrastructure, and market growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Support for Export and Cultural Outreach – Music and Variety
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Funding for exporting Quebec music and variety content
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 160,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : August 24, 2026
Closing date : October 2, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpening Soon
Support Program for Cultural Organizations (PSOC)
City of Gatineau
Funding for cultural organizations in Gatineau
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : August 31, 2026
Closing date : October 7, 2026
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingSuspended
Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies
City of Montreal
Supports Montréal start-ups testing innovative solutions with partner organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Health care and social assistance
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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 : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
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NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Supports collaborative AI commercialization in Canadian manufacturing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,200,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for biofood exports - individual projects
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Export Group (GEA)
SEB supports Quebec agri-food export growth
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
CommercializationHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative Export Canada (CEC) — Export-Ready Stream
Canadian Heritage, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Supports export-ready projects for creative exporters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security
Mitacs
Applied research funding for defence innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
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Mitacs Accelerate International
Mitacs
Supports international research internships and collaborations
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative Export Canada (CEC) — Export Development Stream (EDS)
Canadian Heritage, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Supports creative industry export growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PSCE – Component 1
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for commercialization capacity in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $2,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program — Support for the position of innovation and commercialization manager
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
NovaScience fund supports creating innovation and commercialization roles
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M
Telefilm Canada
Feature-film financing for Canadian production companies
Eligible Funding
Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) - Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Support for business scale-up and productivity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
AI Compute Access Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding for Canadian AI compute access
Eligible Funding
Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Real-world evaluation of innovative Quebec health technologies
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $700,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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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
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
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
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R
innovÉÉ
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for high-growth B.C. business expansion
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Resilience Fund (CRF)
Public Safety Canada (PSC), Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence
Supports countering radicalization to violence in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE)
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Financing for Québec exporters affected 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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for local marketing and agrotourism projects
Eligible Funding
From $7,000 to $50,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Acting to support growth
City of Montreal
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
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CELTIC-NEXT – Next Generation Communications Autumn 2025 call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative ICT R&D support for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funds proximity marketing and agritourism projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream
Ontario Creates
Funding for Ontario magazine business growth
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Global Market Development — IDM Fund
Ontario Creates
Supports international market development for interactive 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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Global Market Development for Music Managers
Ontario Creates
Market expansion support for music managers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Global Market Development Fund – Book
Ontario Creates
Supports international market development for 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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Global Market Development Fund — Film and Television
Ontario Creates
Funding for international market development activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Production program — Indigenous stream
Telefilm Canada
Funding for feature film production and post-production
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fabrication Process Development Challenge
FABrIC
Supports Canadian fabrication process development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Le Fonds d’initiatives locales (FIL) Village
PME MTL (PME)
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
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Quebec food processing support
Eligible Funding
From $7,500 to $150,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Music management and publishing assistance
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports Quebec music managers and publishers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction - Global Funding Envelope – Support Program
Musicaction
Funding for Canadian music companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Promotional assistance for music and entertainment companies
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports promotion and marketing for music and entertainment companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives
Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Support for periodical industry initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security
Department of National Defence (DND)
Defence innovation support for Canadian solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,750,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CRIAQ — INNOV-R
Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)
Collaborative R&D funding for GHG reduction
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
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MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Funding for collaborative AI healthcare projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+
Telefilm Canada
Support for feature film production and post-production
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Production program — English market budgets under $3.5M
Telefilm Canada
Finances feature film production and post-production
Eligible Funding
Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AcceleratiON Program
Ontario Creates, Scale AI Cluster
Supports Black and Indigenous-owned music businesses in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $20,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Biomed Propulsion Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Life sciences financing for Quebec growth companies
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Call for investments VRQ
Axelys
Supports research-based startups with convertible financing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects – Technology showcase
Entreprendre Sherbrooke
Supports Sherbrooke businesses showcasing innovative industrial technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects SOVAR
Axelys
Funding for research project maturation and valorization
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
CANtrade™
Nventure, Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
Flexible financing supporting Northumberland business growth and market expansion
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
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CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Funding to recover Quebec's aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Health Innovation Fund
Digital Health & Discovery Platform (dhdp)
Supports collaborative research through federated data sharing
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 1 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Future Fuels Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Canadian funding for low-emission fuel innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Idea to Innovation Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Technology transfer opportunities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Book Fund
Ontario Creates
Supports Ontario book publishers with marketing development
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1
Recyc-Québec
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 3
Recyc-Québec
Support for beverage container reuse and recycling
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)
Québec Research Fund (FRQ), Axelys
Supports research-based scientific ventures in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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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 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Capital Access Advisory Program (CAAP) — Building Companies
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)
Support for Ontario bioscience companies raising capital
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Company Envelope: Top-Tier
Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTR), Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
Annual support for Canadian music companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada

Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Assistance for Bookstores

Assistance Program for Associations and Collective‑Mandate Organizations

Book Publishing Grant — Market Demand Reprint Stream

Brazil and Norway call for R&D projects – June 2026

Canada and Singapore call for projects 2026

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Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 1: NSERC Alliance (Universities)

Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 2: NSERC ARD (Colleges)

Community Project Grant Program

Cornwall Tourism Development Fund

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Critical Minerals Innovation Fund

e-Auto Challenge program

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Agriculture Support Program

Eurostars

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Globalstars — Taiwan call for projects – 2026

Kosher and Halal Investment Program

Musicaction — Album production

PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems

Regional Innovation Ecosystems in British Columbia

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Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program - Hamilton Business Centre

PSCE – Component 2

CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program

Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations

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SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1

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SODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus

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Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund

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Quebec Fisheries Fund

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Support Program for Cultural Organizations (PSOC)

Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies

CanExport GAC-Led Delegations

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Support for biofood exports - individual projects

Creative Export Canada (CEC) — Export-Ready Stream

International outreach — Travel

Mitacs Accelerate – Defence and Security

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Mitacs Accelerate International

AgriCompetitiveness Program

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

PSCE – Component 1

NovaScience Program — Support for the position of innovation and commercialization manager

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Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M

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

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Arts Abroad — Circulation and Touring

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InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R

Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in British Columbia

Community Resilience Fund (CRF)

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Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE)

MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 1

Acting to support growth

CELTIC-NEXT – Next Generation Communications Autumn 2025 call for proposals

MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2

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Global Market Development — IDM Fund

Global Market Development for Music Managers

Global Market Development Fund – Book

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Production program — Indigenous stream