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Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

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Harnessing Agriculture for Research, Value-add Environmental Solutions, and Technology (HARVEST)
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Harnessing Agriculture for Research, Value-add Environmental Solutions, and Technology (HARVEST)

Genome Alberta
Support for Canadian agri-food clean biotechnology commercialization
Eligible Funding
  • From $525,000 to $750,000
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports tariff-impacted Northern Ontario SMEs for productivity and growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Call for investments VRQ
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Call for investments VRQ

Axelys
Supports Quebec research-based startups in early-stage company development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations

Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports marketing and infrastructure for Canadian book organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources
CANtrade™
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
CRIAQ International
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

CRIAQ International

Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)
Supports international collaborative aerospace R&D commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Trade Disruption Customer Support program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Trade Disruption Customer Support program

Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Financial support for Canadian agriculture facing trade disruptions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Call for projects – Technology showcase
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
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Canada
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Canada

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports Northern Canadian businesses facing trade-related challenges
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects
Grant and FundingSuspended

Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Transport technology innovation projects funding in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $4,000,000 to $10
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Innovation continuum
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Innovation continuum

Axelys
Supports innovation development and commercialization in Quebec’s strategic sectors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
PrairiesCan — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund in the Prairie provinces
Grant and FundingOpen

PrairiesCan — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund in the Prairie provinces

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports Black-led nonprofits delivering entrepreneurship ecosystem services
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $3,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Ontario Creates Book Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Creates Book Fund

Ontario Creates
Supports Ontario-based book publishers in business and 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
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Grant and FundingOpen

QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Government of Canada (GC)
Money to develop local economy and tourism in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects

Quebec City
Support for economic development initiatives in Quebec’s commercial sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Project Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Project Grant Program

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), City of Cold Lake
Supports innovative health research projects across all career stages
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports Prairie organizations integrating into defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
AcceleratiON Program
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
CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Funding to recover Quebec's aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Support for commercial arteries — Component 3 – Support for the operations and projects of a business association and commercial streets
Grant and FundingOpen

Support for commercial arteries — Component 3 – Support for the operations and projects of a business association and commercial streets

Quebec City
Financial support for business associations and commercial street projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
VRQ call for projects
Grant and FundingClosed

VRQ call for projects

Axelys
Funding for technology maturation projects from select Quebec institutions
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Research Support Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Research Support Fund

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Supports Canadian postsecondary institutions with federally funded research administration
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program

Alberta Innovates
Fosters innovation and promotes sustainable practices in agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Biomed Propulsion Program
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Biomed Propulsion Program

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports life sciences companies for commercialization and job creation
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500,000 to $10
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grains Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Grains Innovation Fund

Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO)
Supports innovation and market growth for Ontario grain projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

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Regional export promotion organizations (ORPEX)
Expert AdviceOpen

Regional export promotion organizations (ORPEX)

Commerce International Québec
Export help in your region in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)
Money for electricity firms to hire students
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports Prairie businesses impacted by trade tariffs and disruptions
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Southern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Southern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports southern Ontario businesses impacted by international trade disruptions
Eligible Funding
  • From $125,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund
Grant and FundingOpen

PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund

PME MTL
Subsidizes innovation and sustainability projects in Montréal businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Idea to Innovation Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Idea to Innovation Grants

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Government of Canada (GC)
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
METHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

METHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF)
Non-dilutive funding for near-commercial methane technology demonstrations in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program — Cleantech (Global Markets)
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

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
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal funding partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Digital Health Innovation Fund
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Digital Health Innovation Fund

Digital Health & Discovery Platform (dhdp)
Supports collaborative digital health innovation and data-driven research
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
Future Fuels Challenge
Grant and FundingOpen

Future Fuels Challenge

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Annual competitive funding for low-emission fuel technology commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Call for projects SOVAR
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for projects SOVAR

Axelys
Funding for technology maturation in Quebec public research institutions
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneur Program
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneur Program

National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA)
Supporting Indigenous women with business financing and training
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Valorization in RNA
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Valorization in RNA

Axelys
Supports the advancement and commercialization of RNA technologies in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Small business mitigation for drugs and medical devices
Grant and FundingOpen

Small business mitigation for drugs and medical devices

Health Canada (ETF)
Reduced fees for small businesses on health product reviews
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed

Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada (GC)
PacifiCan's BSP supports high-growth business innovation and scale-up
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
PROMPT — Artificial intelligence
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspended

PROMPT — Artificial intelligence

PROMPT
Supports Quebec businesses in collaborative artificial intelligence innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Côte-Nord Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2026 – Festivals and Events
Grant and FundingOpen

Côte-Nord Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2026 – Festivals and Events

Tourisme Côte-Nord
Support for tourism festivals and events in Côte-Nord
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 ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
Grant and FundingOpen

Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events

Laval tourism
Supports Laval tourism festivals and events development
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
PSIT — EPRTNT 2026 – Festivals and Events
Grant and FundingOpen

PSIT — EPRTNT 2026 – Festivals and Events

Destination Québec Cité
Support for sustainable, innovative tourism festivals and events
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
Grant and FundingOpen

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events

Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Support for regional tourism festivals and events
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Support Fund for Businesses in La Mitis (FAEM)
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Support Fund for Businesses in La Mitis (FAEM)

La Mitis RCM (MRC)
Financial support to help La Mitis businesses grow and perform
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Customized Export Development Training Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Customized Export Development Training Program

Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Funding for export expertise, training and planning
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Production
Grant and FundingClosed

Interactive Digital Media Fund — Production

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates
Money for digital media projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $300,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Non-refundable contributions
Grant and FundingOpen

Non-refundable contributions

Corporation de développement économique montagnaise (CDEM)
Supports Indigenous business start-up, growth, and planning activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout

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RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR)
Support and financing for young entrepreneurs in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF)

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supporting women entrepreneurs in growth and market opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Innovation Stream supports new technology development in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
WinterTech Development
Grant and FundingClosed

WinterTech Development

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Money to develop automotive winter weather related technologies.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program
Expert AdviceOpen

The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program

Foodpreneur Advantage
Support for high growth food businesses in Southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Singapore fintech - Canadian Technology Accelerator
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

Singapore fintech - Canadian Technology Accelerator

Government of Canada (GC)
No-cost business development support for Canadian fintech entering Singapore
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
OVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

OVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Money for electric vehicle related technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Arts Across Canada — Public Outreach
Grant and FundingClosed

Arts Across Canada — Public Outreach

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Grant for arts and architecture professionals
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV
Grant and FundingOpen

Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports economic, social, and community projects for Indigenous peoples
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Triple-P
Grant and FundingClosed

Triple-P

Innovation Initiatives Ontario North
Money for innovation initiatives in northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Lab2Market Validate
Grant and FundingClosed

Lab2Market Validate

Lab2Market
Funding for technology-enabled innovations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canada–Germany quantum R&D partnerships for commercialization
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 700,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing

National Research Council Canada (NRC), Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Supports international advanced manufacturing R&D collaborations for innovative SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alizés Awards
Other SupportOpen

Alizés Awards

Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Awards recognizing Canadian agri-food export excellence and innovation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Program to support research and development of products made from reused and recycled end-of-life tires
Grant and FundingOpen

Program to support research and development of products made from reused and recycled end-of-life tires

Recyc-Québec
Supports innovative projects using recycled end-of-life tires
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
MRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS

MRC Les Moulins
Investment fund supporting business startup and expansion phases
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund — Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund — Loans

PME MTL
Loans for projects by Montreal-based businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or
Local investment fund policy for business support and financing
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $300,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Musicaction — Support for emerging artists – Production assistance
Grant and FundingClosed

Musicaction — Support for emerging artists – Production assistance

Musicaction
Canadian grant for emerging artists' digital music production
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health
Grant and FundingClosed

Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health

Génome Québec
Enhances human health innovation through research collaboration
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
SODEXPORT — Component 1: Strategic development of companies abroad
Grant and FundingClosed

SODEXPORT — Component 1: Strategic development of companies abroad

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports Quebec cultural companies' international business and market development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 160,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC Joliette — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Joliette — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Investment support for economic development in Joliette
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment

Génome Québec
Supports partnerships integrating genomics into agriculture, forestry, and environment solutions
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Gouvernment of Québec
Support for SMEs to develop processes or products in quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund

Laval Economique
Financial aid for non-profits and cooperatives launching in Laval
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate

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MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord
Economic support for sustainable business development in MRC
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
MRC Témiscamingue — Créavenir - Desjardins
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Créavenir - Desjardins

MRC Témiscamingue
Support for startups with credit and tailored financing
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance

Gouvernment of Québec
Nordic incubator accelerates sustainable tourism projects north of 49th parallel
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
DEL — Commercialization Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

DEL — Commercialization Loan

Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL), Longueuil City
Supports business commercialization and market entry activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
SODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Boosts international potential of Quebec French-language television productions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Marketing support project for kitchen furniture and cabinets
Grant and FundingClosed

Marketing support project for kitchen furniture and cabinets

PACMAC
Digital marketing transformation for Quebec furniture businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 99,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Supporting Francophone economic growth in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund

Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska, MRC de La Haute-Yamaska
Interest-free financial assistance for agricultural businesses in Haute-Yamaska
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Festivals and events
Grant and FundingClosed

Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Festivals and events

Laurentides Tourism
Supports regional festivals and events for tourism development
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
MRC La Matanie — Local Investment Funds
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Matanie — Local Investment Funds

MRC La Matanie
Financial support for project development in La Matanie
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Local investment fund (FLI)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Local investment fund (FLI)

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Gouvernment of Québec, MRC de Coaticook
Loans for entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS)

MRC de Minganie
Financial and technical support for startups and business growth
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Funding for international collaborative R&D in electronic components and systems
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
MRC Papineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Papineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Papineau
Investment program for business development in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession

City of Rouyn-Noranda
FLI-FLS funds projects and entrepreneurial succession in Rouyn-Noranda
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Charlevoix-Est
Charlevoix-Est supports local entrepreneurship and economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)

MRC Beauce-Sartigan
Funding for new tourism projects in Beauce-Sartigan
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund

MRC de Coaticook
Supports Coaticook businesses with funding for entrepreneurship and growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR)
Funding, mentorship, and support for young business founders
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - 2024 Business Support Policy
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - 2024 Business Support Policy

MRC La Matapédia
Support for business growth in rural La Matapédia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS

MRC de L'Assomption
Supports business growth and job creation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Défi-Québec, Commercial City
Grant and FundingOpen

Défi-Québec, Commercial City

Quebec City
Supporting projects for commercial and tourism revitalization
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
SODEC — Support for cultural events
Grant and FundingClosed

SODEC — Support for cultural events

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Support for showcasing and promoting Quebec cultural events
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds

PME MTL
Loans for Quebec start-ups and growing companies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
IP financing - Associate members of CAI
Grant and FundingOpen

IP financing - Associate members of CAI

Innovation asset collective (IAC)
Funding support for IP strategy in data-driven cleantech SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

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