Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

1578 programs

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC)
Local business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 11, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
(tri)cycle - film
Main Film
Support for short fiction film creation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
2026 Eureka Network Biotech Call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International biotech R&D cooperation for innovative commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 31, 2026
Closing date : September 25, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
A New Frontier in Fundraising
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
International research on disruptive technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 18, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP)
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
Supports Aboriginal business growth in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 249,999 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Business Financing Program (ABDP) — Community project
SOCCA (SOCCA)
Non-repayable support for Indigenous business projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans
Ulnooweg
Funding for Indigenous business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Accelerate Fund
Yaletown Partners
Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program
Accelerate Okanagan (AO)
Mentoring to grow a BC startup
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BC, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Accelerate Okanagan — Startup Basics
Accelerate Okanagan (AO)
Tools to develop an idea for a BC startup
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BC, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program
Accelerate Okanagan (AO)
Cohort-based startup mentorship and training
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies
adMare Bioinnovations
Support for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 20, 2021
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Business services
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM)
Business support services for company growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Nova Scotia
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Free bilingual business guidance and referrals
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ADDF Drug Development RFP
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF)
Supports early Alzheimer’s therapeutic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 14, 2026
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate
Innovation PEI (PEI)
Tax rebate for advanced marine technology companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 3, 2015
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses
Agriconseils, Government of Québec
Support for agricultural advisory services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities
Government of Québec, Agriconseils
Supports information sharing and business co-development activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 9,500 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°
Aéro Montreal
Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 27, 2020
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Ag-West Bio
Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-food Funding
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds NWT agriculture initiatives improving competitiveness innovation and resilience
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for national assurance system projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2027
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
AAFC technologies available for commercial licensing
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : November 14, 2019
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to implement innovative technologies in P.E.I. agriculture and agri-food
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 80 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriMarketing Program — Kosher and Halal Investment
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports kosher and halal red meat market development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2027
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports export promotion and market diversification
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : February 13, 2026
Closing date : September 30, 2030
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — Manitoba
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture of Manitoba, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Income support for farmers facing margin declines
Eligible Funding
From $250 to $3,000,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — New Brunswick
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Margin-based support for agricultural producers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — Newfoundland and Labrador
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
Whole-farm income support for Canadian producers
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — Nova Scotia
Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Whole-farm income support for Canadian producers
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AIDA Fund
Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation (FJMC)
Funding for young Quebec classical artists
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : October 5, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Government of Alberta, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports Alberta value-added food and bio-industrial processors
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $250,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 29, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration (AB)
Funding for Alberta exporters attending international trade events
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $15,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : April 7, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Non-dilutive funding for Alberta digital tech SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Partial Upgrading Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for bitumen upgrading technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Alberta Innovates
Support for energy storage and critical minerals innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 105,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Support for Alberta tech product commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Business coaching and innovation support for Alberta companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Alliance grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Partner-driven research funding for collaborations
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Alliance Quantum grants call for proposals: Advancing the development and adoption of quantum technologies in Canada
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Funding for collaborative quantum technology projects
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $650,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 5, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Animikii Inc — Technology and Entrepreneurship Scholarships
Animikii Inc
Funding for Indigenous youth in tech and entrepreneurship
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Apple Industry Development Program
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports apple orchard development in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Closing date : December 1, 2026
NB, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aquaculture Capital Equity Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Fisheries and Land Resources
Newfoundland and Labrador commercial aquaculture funding
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $250,000
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ARBJ — Business start-up, expansion and succession program (PDERE)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Supports business start-up, expansion, and succession activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Strategic financing for large regional projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Circulation and Touring
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Supports touring and exhibitions connecting Canadian artists with wider audiences
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : June 4, 2026
Closing date : October 7, 2026
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Asia Market Development Program
Invest Nova Scotia
Market entry support for Atlantic exporters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 24,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : August 18, 2021
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Assistance for Bookstores
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Funding for Quebec bookstores’ marketing initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : June 10, 2026
Closing date : September 17, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Author Readings Program
SWG Foundation (SWG)
Supports author readings for host organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,200 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : July 2, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Baffin Business Development — Financial Assistance
Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC)
Loans for Baffin Island businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Nunavut, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
BC Tech Growth Programs
BC Tech Association
Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Business consulting and financing support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Financial Management
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Financial consulting for business projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Sales and marketing
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Sales and marketing advisory support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Venture capital for innovative Canadian companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 15, 2022
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Financing for Indigenous business growth
Eligible Funding
From $100,001 to $350,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Financing for newcomer entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
BioCreate Program
Ontario Genomics
Business support for Ontario biotech start-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 21, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Brazil and Norway call for R&D projects – June 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International R&D collaboration for commercialisation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 3, 2026
Closing date : September 9, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for diverse-language audiovisual projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 49% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 14, 2026
Closing date : December 8, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Broadcaster Envelope Program – English and French
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for Canadian linear productions in English and French
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 84% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : April 14, 2026
Closing date : December 8, 2026
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses
Government of Ontario
Tailored advisory support for Ontario SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Improvement Grant
Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for creative business growth and efficiency
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 22, 2026
Closing date : September 23, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NL, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Term Loan
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Loan for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NL, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Business Link — Market Research Services
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Free market research support for small businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Alberta, Canada
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Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Agriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
NB, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Business Retention and Expansion Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC)
Newfoundland and Labrador business check-up
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NL, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program
Government of Yukon
Training to improve tourism business marketing and sales
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Yukon, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CAAIN — 2026 CAAIN Open Competition
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Funding for collaborative agri-food innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 7, 2026
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CAAIN — Clean Agtech Validation and Integration Program
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Support for clean agtech validation and commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : August 14, 2026
Closing date : August 14, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Distribution of works in Quebec
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Supports the circulation of works within Quebec
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Professional Development
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Supports professional development for Québec artists and curators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Support for literary and storytelling promotion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : June 8, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Strategic Opportunities and Career Planning
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Financial aid supporting artists’ career development and strategic projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Travel
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Professional travel support for artists and curators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Platform
Data-driven strategy.
Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canada – Japan 3+2 collaborative call for proposals on AI and automation solutions to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-Japan collaborative R&D for agricultural AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 26, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Brand
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Government-backed branding for export-ready Canadian food businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Feature Film Fund
Telefilm Canada
Marketing support for Canadian feature films
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : April 23, 2026
Closing date : February 16, 2027
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Technology Leadership Project Program
Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
Collaborative ocean technology commercialization support
Eligible Funding
From $400,000 to $400,000
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Canada's Smartest Kitchen
Holland College
Custom food innovation services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for fish and seafood businesses
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : June 17, 2020
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CanNor — IDEANorth
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Northern economic development and infrastructure support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Community Development Fund
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financial assistance for Atlantic Canadian non-profit associations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 225,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Innovation Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financing for technology adoption and business innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
CBDC Self Employment Benefit Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financial support for Atlantic Canadian entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
NS, Canada
Platform
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Grant and FundingOpen
CBDC Young Millionaires Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Youth entrepreneurship support in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
PE, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Youth Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Business loans for young Atlantic Canadians
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CCC — International Prime Contractor
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Help Canadian firms sell to foreign governments
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CCC — U.S. DoD Prime Contractor
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Support for Canadian businesses selling to U.S. DoD
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Timeline
Open Date : August 31, 2022
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
CDEM — Mentoring
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
Mentoring for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Manitoba, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services
Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montréal (CEIM)
Expertise for Quebec start-up companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CELTIC-NEXT call for projects – Autumn 2026
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International R&D cooperation for commercial innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 2026
Closing date : October 26, 2026
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine
Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medecine (CCRM)
Help to commercialize cell and gene therapies and regenerative medicine technologies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Centre for Drug Research and Development
adMare Bioinnovations
Life sciences collaboration and facilities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
CFI — Research Facilities Navigator
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Directory connecting research facilities and partners
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada

Business Expansion Grants for 2026

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

(tri)cycle - film

2026 Eureka Network Biotech Call for proposals

A New Frontier in Fundraising

Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP)

Aboriginal Business Financing Program (ABDP) — Community project

Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans

Accelerate Fund

Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program

Accelerate Okanagan — Startup Basics

Discovery at scale.

Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program

Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies

ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Business services

ACOA Business Information Services — Nova Scotia

ADDF Drug Development RFP

Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate

Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses

Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities

Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°

Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund

Your AI grant expert.

Agri-food Funding

Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)

AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit

Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement

AgriMarketing Program — Kosher and Halal Investment

AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations

AgriStability — Manitoba

AgriStability — New Brunswick

AgriStability — Newfoundland and Labrador

Never miss an opportunity.

AgriStability — Nova Scotia

AIDA Fund

Alberta — Value-Added Program

Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)

Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program

Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Partial Upgrading Program

Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals

Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program

Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program

Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)

Data-driven strategy.

Alliance grants

Alliance Quantum grants call for proposals: Advancing the development and adoption of quantum technologies in Canada

Animikii Inc — Technology and Entrepreneurship Scholarships

Apple Industry Development Program

Aquaculture Capital Equity Program

ARBJ — Business start-up, expansion and succession program (PDERE)

ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)

Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Circulation and Touring

Asia Market Development Program

Assistance for Bookstores

Discovery at scale.

Author Readings Program

Baffin Business Development — Financial Assistance

BC Small Business Venture Capital Program

BC Tech Growth Programs

BDC Advisory Services

BDC Advisory Services — Financial Management

BDC Advisory Services — Sales and marketing

BDC Capital — Venture Capital

BDC Financing — Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan

BDC Financing — Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan

Your AI grant expert.

BioCreate Program

Bioindustrial Innovation Canada

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

Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages

Broadcaster Envelope Program – English and French

Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses

Business Improvement Grant

Business Investment Program — Equity Investment

Business Investment Program — Term Loan

Business Link — Market Research Services

Never miss an opportunity.

Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education

Business Retention and Expansion Program