Business Expansion Grants for 2026
Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.
1223 opportunities available
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital
Growth financing solutions for Canadian companies
Grant and FundingClosed
CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream
Funding to recover Quebec's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
Tax CreditsOpen
Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate
Tax rebate for advanced marine technology companies
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
NBIF Innovation Voucher
Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $80,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program (SBVCTC)
New-investment small business tax credit in Manitoba
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie
Support for first-time business start-up and growth
Eligible Funding
- From $8,000 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
Québec Research Fund - Health Sector (FRQS)
Funding support for health research and student training in Québec
Tax CreditsClosed
Eligibility Certificate – New Corporation Dedicated to the Commercialization of Intellectual Property
Tax holiday for IP commercialization in Quebec
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions (PADAT – Stream 1)
Financing for tourism attraction development in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
IP financing - Women
Supports women in advancing business through intellectual property funding
Grant and FundingClosed
The Anne Campbell Memorial Scholarship
Support for emerging Saskatchewan writers
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Funding Guide
Funding for rural development and business projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Seafood Accelerator Program – Product Development and Technical Support
Supports Nova Scotia seafood companies in product development and safety
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Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MDCH Graduate Awards (Community Health Sciences)
Funding for Community Health Sciences graduate students
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Sky’s the Limit
Support for sustainable aviation fuel innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Evol — Conventional loan
Loans for diversified and inclusive Quebec businesses
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec school for entrepreneurs
Business growth training for entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
General Business Loans
Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Parkinson's Foundation Research Grant Programs
Funding for Parkinson’s research and training
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Women in Cleantech
National support for women cleantech entrepreneurs
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec Creative Pavilion at Cannes Film Market
Access to the Quebec Creative Pavilion in Cannes
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Grant and FundingArchived
B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2
Business consultant for Indigenous entrepreneurs in B.C.
Expert AdviceOpen
Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses
Advisory services for Ontario SMEs
Grant and FundingOpen
Inuktut Versioning Fund
Grant for Inuktitut films and versioning for existing programs
Grant and FundingOpen
Intellectual Property Fund (IP Fund)
Funding for Ontario screen content development and production
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Collaborative AI innovation support for Quebec businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Financial support for Indigenous businesses in the territories
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
EUREKA!
Funds for international R&D projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Yukon Film — Training Fund
Funding for Yukon film and digital media training initiatives
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge
Funding for oil sands tailings technology projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Cost-share funding for orchard and vineyard replanting
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Supports businesses relocating operations to Northern Ontario for economic growth
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Market Development and Access
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Money for New Brunswick agrifood businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
Supports Ontario SMEs to implement DMAP-recommended digital technologies
Grant and FundingClosed
Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness
Supports agri-processing sector modernization, growth, and sustainability in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé
Support for fisheries business development
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Working Capital Loan
Supports upgrades for outdated technology systems
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans
Small loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Assistance program for organizations working for the economic development of Quebec (PAODEQ)
Supports Quebec organizations promoting regional export development and capacity
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in the Prairie region
Grant and FundingClosed
Commercial Theatre Development Fund (CTDF)
Funding for Ontario commercial theatre workshops
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Eureka Network Lightweighting Technologies 2024-25 Call for Proposals
International R&D funding for lightweighting projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Term Loan
Loan for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding Policy – Regions and Rurality Fund (Component 2) – Agglomeration of La Tuque
Funding for strategic business development projects
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Grant and FundingClosed
Community Project Grant Program
Funding for local community projects in Grimsby
Tax CreditsOpen
City of Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Program
Tax abatement incentive to encourage business in Saskatoon
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River Districts
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program
Funding for lower-emission hydrocarbon recovery technologies
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-food Development Support Program
Financial support for agri-food projects in La Mitis
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Support for Alberta women entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosed
Initiative to Support Economic Development in Montréal’s East End
Support for East End economic development
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Call for Projects – Ville de La Tuque
Funding for cultural and urban art projects in La Tuque
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurship (IYE) Program
Support for Indigenous youth business growth
Grant and FundingClosed
Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program
Funding for renewable natural gas projects
Grant and FundingClosed
New Ventures BC Competition
Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia
Tax CreditsClosed
Ontario Shortline Railway Investment Tax Credit
Refundable tax support for Ontario shortline railways
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Regional Future Workforce (RFW) – Critical Minerals Pilot Program
Support for Ontario critical minerals workforce projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Impact Your Business — Expansion Financing
Loans for young entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Prix Clément-Marchand Société des écrivains de la Mauricie
Supports emerging literary talent in the region
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for the Operating Costs of Organizations (PSO, Component 1)
Funding for research and innovation organizations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Tech for Healthy Aging
Accelerates the commercialization of innovative technologies to enhance healthy aging
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Regular loan
Financing for business growth projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program
Funding for municipal cultural partnership projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Rapid Response to Business Development Initiative (RRBDI)
Support for Ontario agri-business sales opportunities
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Youth Entrepreneur Loan Program
Loans for young Quebec entrepreneurs
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Partners in scholarships Canada
Scholarship program administration support
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Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Microcrédit Charlevoix - Digital strategy fund
Loan support for digital strategy projects
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Tax CreditsClosed
Refundable tax credit for Gaspésie and certain maritime regions
Refurbable tax credit for job creation in maritime Quebec regions
Grant and FundingClosed
Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program
Supports regional tourism offer development projects
Grant and FundingClosed
RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund
Funding for tourism businesses adapting to COVID-19
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund
Supports Canadian television and new media projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Operations Implementation Program (OIP)
Social media support for tourism operators
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The sitc-rce initiative
Supports international knowledge transfer networks
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The knowledge mobilization initiative of rce (km-rce)
Supports knowledge mobilization networks in Canada
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Strategic Projects
International R&D collaboration funding
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Regional Innovation Ecosystems in British Columbia
Supports innovation ecosystems in British Columbia
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)
Supports research commercialization centres
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Forces AVENIR and Student Involvement Recognition Program (PRIE)
Recognition program for student engagement
Grant and FundingClosed
Assistance Program for Associations and Collective‑Mandate Organizations
Funding for professional associations and collective organizations
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Services aux entrepreneurs - Montérégie
Microloans and support for Montérégie entrepreneurs
C
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Cogeco television production program
Funding for Canadian fiction television series
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Early Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF)
Funding for early-stage research commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Ontario Development Program – Community Development
Funding for rural community development projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (2014-2019)
Project funding for agricultural sector adaptation
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Development Program
Funding for business growth in Eastern and Southwestern Ontario
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Single-Cell Analysis of Inflammation
Collaborative pilot projects on inflammation research
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
InnovÉÉ Member Grant for Horizon Europe
Support for international research collaboration
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Round 2 Product Development for IoT Device Challenge
Funding for Canadian IoT product development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada – Singapore 2025-26 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
Bilateral support for Singapore-Canada R&D collaboration
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Short-form fiction series development program in partnership with the FMC
Funding for short-form fiction series development
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Short-format fiction series production program
Funding for short-format fiction web series production
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