Business Expansion Grants for 2026
Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.
788 opportunities available

Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Book Fund
Ontario CreatesSupports 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

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

Grant and FundingOpen
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)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

Grant and FundingOpen
Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects
Quebec CitySupport 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

Grant and FundingClosed
Project Grant Program
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)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

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

Grant and FundingClosed
VRQ call for projects
AxelysFunding 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

Grant and FundingClosed
Research Support Fund
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)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

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Alberta InnovatesFosters 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

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

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

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Funding for Atlantic businesses integrating into defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

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

Expert AdviceOpen
Regional export promotion organizations (ORPEX)
Commerce International QuébecExport help in your region in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

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

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Innovation continuum
AxelysSupports 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

Grant and FundingOpen
EDC Trade Impact Program
Export Development Canada (EDC)Supports Canadian exporters with comprehensive financial solutions
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Canada
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)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

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)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

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)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

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)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

Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund
PME MTLSubsidizes 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

Grant and FundingClosed
AI Compute Access Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports Canadian SMEs in accessing advanced AI compute resources
Eligible Funding
- From $67,000 to $3,350,000
- Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

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

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
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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

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia
Government of CanadaSupports B.C. businesses adapting to tariff-related trade disruptions
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

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

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

Grant and FundingClosed
AcceleratiON Program
Ontario CreatesSupports 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

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

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

Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects SOVAR
AxelysFunding 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

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

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Valorization in RNA
AxelysSupports 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

Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic sectors
PROMPTSupports collaborative innovation projects in Quebec strategic technology sectors
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

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

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspended
PROMPT — Artificial intelligence
PROMPTSupports 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

Grant and FundingClosed
Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)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

Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Production
Government of OntarioMoney 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

Grant and FundingClosed
Customized Export Development Training Program
Ontario's North Economic Development CorporationFunding 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

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

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

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

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

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

Expert AdviceOpen
The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program
Foodpreneur AdvantageSupport for high growth food businesses in Southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

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

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

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir
RCM Vallée-Du-RichelieuSupport 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
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Grant and FundingClosed
Triple-P
Innovation Initiatives Ontario NorthMoney 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

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

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

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Supports international advanced manufacturing R&D collaborations for innovative SMEs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

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

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

Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports 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

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Singapore fintech - Canadian Technology Accelerator
Government of CanadaNo-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

Grant and FundingOpen
Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program — Part 3 — Studies
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of QuebecFinancial support for studies improving Quebec rail and modal integration
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

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

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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS
MRC Les MoulinsInvestment 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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS
MRC La Vallée-de-l'OrLocal 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

Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)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

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

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

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

Grant and FundingClosed
Marketing support project for kitchen furniture and cabinets
PACMACDigital marketing transformation for Quebec furniture businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 99,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpen
Défi-Québec, Commercial City
Quebec CitySupporting 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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund
Entrepreneuriat Haute-YamaskaInterest-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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Local investment fund (FLI)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession
City of Rouyn-NorandaFLI-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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Papineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC PapineauInvestment 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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Charlevoix-EstCharlevoix-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

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)
MRC Beauce-SartiganFunding 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
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
MRC de CoaticookSupports 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

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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds
PME MTLLoans 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

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

Grant and FundingClosed
Prix innovation en alimentation
Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ)Recognizes outstanding innovation and creativity in the agri-food sector
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)
MRC KamouraskaNon-repayable financial aid up to $5,000 for eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de D’Autray — Support program for emerging business projects
MRC de D'AutrayNon-repayable aid for emerging business projects in D’Autray
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund
MRC Beauce-SartiganSupports early-stage Beauce-Sartigan agricultural businesses with microcredit
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)Money to showcase your multimedia project outside Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)
MRC BécancourLocal Solidarity Fund loans for eligible Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $100,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund
Laval EconomiqueFinancial 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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
MRC L'ÉrableFLS supports business start-up, expansion, and consolidation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)Funding for international industrial R&D
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)Funding for Quebec arts and crafts product retailers and promoters
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund
MRC Thérèse de BlainvilleSupports social economy and sustainable development business projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)
MRC de Sept-RivièresFinancial support for business development in Sept-Rivières region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Advisory Services
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Expert business and technical advice
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Regional Beautification Fund of La Côte-de-Beaupré
MRC La Côte-de-BeaupréBusiness development and financing solutions for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)Supports international cooperation and recognition for Quebec cultural industries
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Mékinac — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC de MékinacLocal Funds support sustainable business development in Mékinac
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC des Collines-de-l'OutaouaisLocal funds support sustainable business development in the Outaouais
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Management of companies and enterprises
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
eCommerce North Innovator Challenge
Elevate TalentFour-week accelerator for early-stage e-commerce business growth
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT – Component 2.2 : Support for touring music and variety shows abroad
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)Financial support for Quebec music and variety show tours abroad
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Government of SaskatchewanTax incentive for commercializing innovative intellectual property in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec book publishing tax credit
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)Tax credit for publishing Quebec books and international sales
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 437,500 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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