Business Expansion Grants for 2026
Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.
1223 opportunities available
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
FABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox (QCS)
Support for Canadian quantum computing projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Strategic Initiatives Fund - Export Component
Export-focused funding for strategic initiatives
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund
Funding for tourism projects in Owen Sound
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
CEDC Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Funding for tourism projects and events in Thunder Bay
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Jobs and Growth Fund in British Columbia
Supports growth and job creation in British Columbia
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
AscendBio
Scale industrial biotech and agritech in Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program
Training and funding for growing food businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Crush It!
Clean technology challenge for mining energy reduction
Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Eurêka Investment Fund
Supports commercialization of Quebec public research
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
HARVEST Business Accelerator Funding Opportunity
Funding for Canadian agri-food biotech scale-up
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Mediation Program
Support for cultural mediation projects in Trois-Rivières
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rogers Series Fund
Funding for Canadian TV series production
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoption
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) – SD Tech Fund
Funding for clean technology commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
Promotion Program – General Admission Stream
Funding for small emerging film festivals
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
OVIN Technology Pilot Zones
Pilot automotive and mobility solutions in Ontario
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays
Financial support for tourism marketing projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream
Support for established Canadian film festivals and markets
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
RTO7 Partnership Program
Matching funding for tourism projects in BruceGreySimcoe
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Support Program for Cultural Organizations (PSOC)
Funding for cultural organizations in Gatineau
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Enterprise Fund
Business development funding for Ontario creative companies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Mobility Unlimited Hub with the Toyota Mobility Foundation
Support for active mobility ventures
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Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative in British Columbia
Supports innovative homebuilding in British Columbia
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Pitch to the Chief™ | Policetech Innovation Competition
Competition for policing technology innovators
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in AI Skills & Adoption
Co-investment for AI skills and adoption
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Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Commercial Fishery Support (CFSP) Pilot Program
Support for commercial fisheries in the NWT
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in CareerTech
Co-investment for CareerTech innovation
Other SupportClosed
Location Scouting Support Program
Location scouting support for film and TV productions
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Technology Commercialization
AI commercialization support for Canadian solutions
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in the Future of Mining & Energy
Supports digital innovation in mining and energy
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage
Co-investment for applied AI projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages
Funding for diverse-language audiovisual projects
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Grant and FundingClosed
Community Tourism Coordinator Program
Funding for community tourism capacity building
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program
Support for biofood innovation and knowledge transfer
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in Quantum Commercialization
Co-investment for quantum technology commercialization
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream
Funding for Saskatchewan book production and marketing
Grant and FundingClosed
Fund to Support Projects Contributing to Economic Development
Funding for economic development projects in Gatineau
Grant and FundingClosed
Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund
Support for Canadian dairy sector investments
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge Phase III
Supports carbon fibre technologies from Alberta bitumen
Grant and FundingClosed
MIP LONDON 2026 – SODEC Offer for Quebec Participants
Support for Quebec companies attending MIP London
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Life Science Fellowships
Support for life science startup commercialization
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge
Supports digital health care model pilots in Alberta
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Internet of Things: Quantum Sensors Challenge program
Supports collaborative quantum sensor innovation
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Grant Readiness and Insights Training (GRIT)
Invite-only training for NYC nonprofits
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Joint FLI/FLS Investment Policy – Local Investment and Solidarity Funds
Financing for business growth and succession
Grant and FundingClosed
Buy and Upgrade Equipment Program
Funding for business energy efficiency upgrades
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities
Research support for children with disabilities
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Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Accelerator Grant (TAG) Program
Funding for tourism growth projects in Port Colborne
Grant and FundingClosed
Restrictions Exemption Program Implementation Grant
One-time support for REP implementation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Global Partnerships Initiative
Supports international critical minerals collaboration
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Municipal and Regional Cultural Development Agreements
Supports municipal cultural development partnerships
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Specific Claims Research, Development and Submission Program
Funding for First Nations specific claims work
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption
Supports agri-food innovation commercialization and adoption
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
AgriMarketing Program – Stream C: Market Development
Support for agri-food market development
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Nova Scotia Beef Finishing Equipment Support Program & Nova Scotia Local Beef Processing Program
Funding for Nova Scotia beef producers and processors
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpening Soon
Craft & Visual Arts Production
Funding for commercial craft and visual arts production
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Film and Television Development Grant
Funding for Saskatchewan film and TV development
Grant and FundingClosed
Cours écrire ton court Screenwriting Competition
Screenwriting competition for emerging short films
Grant and FundingClosed
Global Forest Leadership Program
Supports forest sector export diversification
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Rural Alberta Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP)
Free coaching for rural Alberta entrepreneurs
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Funding for Company-driven RNA Innovation (AReNA)
Supports company-driven RNA innovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Softwood Lumber Action Plan – Expanding Market Opportunities Program and the Forest Innovation Program (voted)
Supports forest innovation and market expansion
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Eureka Network Call for Circular Value Creation R&D projects (Summer 2025)
International collaborative R&D for circular innovation
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Grant and FundingClosed
Temiskaming Shores Development Tourism Grant Program
Supports tourism development projects in Temiskaming Shores
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Eurostars
Transnational innovation support for tech SMEs
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program – Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration component (Voted)
Supports next-generation EV charging infrastructure demonstration
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Call for projects supporting cultural offerings in the educational pathway
Support for youth cultural activities in schools
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Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Mentorship program
Mentorship support for local artists
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Community Climate Adaptation Fund
Supports community-based climate adaptation projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in Technology Leadership
Supports digital tech commercialization and growth
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Export and Cultural Outreach – Music and Variety
Funding for exporting Quebec music and variety content
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Grant and FundingClosed
2025-26 Partnering for Impact – Catalyst Grant
Funding for health research partnerships and co-production
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Enterprise-led Centres of Excellence Network Programme (ECoN)
Private-sector-led research network funding
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health
Funding support for health research and innovation in Alberta
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Targeted Engagement Grants Program (including Young MINDS Initiative)
Funding for defence and security policy projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
A-Team Believe Initiative
Leadership and entrepreneurship program for students
Grant and FundingClosed
Promotional travel assistance program
Promotional travel support for screen industry professionals
Grant and FundingClosed
Promoting Agriculture and Food Careers Initiative
Funding for agriculture and food career promotion
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for Financing Public Research and Innovation Infrastructures (PSO, Component 4a)
Funding for public research infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Regional Quantum Innovation
Support for quantum innovation in Quebec
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia
Defence-focused repayable support for B.C. businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Fine Craft Industry Development Program
Support for fine craft professional growth
Grant and FundingClosed
Stream 2: Development and production of large-scale activities contributing to the recognition or enhancement of Quebec culture
Supports large-scale Quebec cultural projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals to Support Permanent and Traveling Exhibitions —Stream 2: Travelling Exhibitions
Support for museum exhibition projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Large Companies in Their Structuring Projects on International Markets (PSCE – Stream 3)
Support for market development and export growth
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