Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Competitive health-tech support for Alberta SMEs

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationTechnology
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Alberta, Canada

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Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access

Support for Alberta health technology market access

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationTechnology
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Alberta, Canada

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Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation

Competitive support for Alberta health technology validation

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationTechnology
Legal Structure: For-profit business
Timeline: Closing date : November 27, 2026

Alberta, Canada

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Accelerator program for tourism entrepreneurs

ATAC (ITAC)

Fully funded tourism business accelerator

Eligible Funding: From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationInnovation

Canada

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Accelerator Seafood — New Product Creator

Supports seafood product development and commercialization

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

NS, Canada

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ACOA - Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Supports AI commercialization and adoption

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Public administration
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit

NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada

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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

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Activate Brantford Grant

City of Brantford

Funding for tourism projects in Brantford

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit

Brantford, Ontario, 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
Legal Structure: For-profit business
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

Advisory support for agri-food adaptation

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

Quebec, Canada

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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
Legal Structure: Non-profit
Timeline: Closing date : December 16, 2027

Quebec, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA)

Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)

Financing for Beauharnois business projects

Eligible Funding: From $5,000 to $100,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure: Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit

Beauharnois, Quebec, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

AEBHS — Programme d'aide financière aux entrepreneurs (FIE)

Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)

Local business development financing

Eligible Funding: From $5,000 to $250,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

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Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°

Aéro Montreal

Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business
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
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Saskatchewan, Canada

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Agri-food Development Support Program

La Mitis RCM

Financial support for agri-food projects in La Mitis

Eligible Funding: From $750 to $1,500
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationEnvironment and Climate

Quebec, Canada

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
Legal Structure: For-profit business

NT, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Agri-Food Innovation

Township of Huron-Kinloss

Funding for innovative agri-food business improvements

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation

Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Agri-Food Market Development and Access

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)

Money for New Brunswick agrifood businesses

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 45,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

NB, 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
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Timeline: Open Date : July 9, 2024

NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada

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

Funding for national assurance system projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline: Closing date : September 30, 2027

Canada

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AgriCommunication Program

Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)

Funding to promote consumer awareness of Canadian agriculture

Eligible Funding: Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationEnvironment and Climate

Canada

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Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement

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
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

PE, Canada

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AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)

Supports agri-food innovation commercialization and adoption

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

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AgriMarketing Program — Kosher and Halal Investment

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)

Supports kosher and halal red meat exports

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit
Timeline: Closing date : September 30, 2027

Canada

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AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations

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
Legal Structure: Non-profit
Timeline: Open Date : February 13, 2026 · Closing date : October 1, 2030

Canada

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AgriMarketing Program: Market Diversification for SMEs

Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture of Manitoba, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

Supports small and medium-sized enterprises entering new markets

Eligible Funding: From $14,000 to $100,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
Timeline: Open Date : February 13, 2026 · Closing date : September 30, 2030

Canada

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AgriStability — Manitoba

Income support for farmers facing margin declines

Eligible Funding: From $250 to $3,000,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
Timeline: Closing date : October 1, 2027

Manitoba, Canada

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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
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative

NB, Canada

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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
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative

Canada

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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
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative

Canada

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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 : February 5, 2027

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation Grants

Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation (ACHF)

Supports innovative child health initiatives

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Legal Structure: Public or Parapublic institution

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
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Alberta, Canada

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Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Beyond Combustion (BBC) Program

Supports non-combustion oil sands technologies

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

Alberta, Canada

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Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals

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
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

Alberta, Canada

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Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships

Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates

Undergraduate summer health research support

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries: Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure: Public or Parapublic institution

Alberta, Canada

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Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)

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
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Alberta, Canada

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Alliance Advantage

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

Partner-driven research collaboration support

Eligible Funding: From $20,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Educational services
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationInnovation

Canada

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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
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

Canada

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American Literary Translators Association - Hong Kong Literature Translation Mentorship

The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Global

Support for Hong Kong literature translation mentorships

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Amherst Economic Development Fund

CDE of the Laurentians (CDE)

Financial support for local business development

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries: Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Quebec, Canada

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Application, exchange and knowledge mobilization grants

Brain Canada Foundation

Supports brain research knowledge mobilization

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Quebec, 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
Legal Structure: For-profit business

NL, Canada

Partnering and CollaborationOpen

Aquanation

AQUAACTION

Network for water technology innovators

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

Canada

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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
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

Quebec, Canada

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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
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

Quebec, Canada

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Artistic shift

Organization

Support for emerging professional artists in Montérégie

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

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AscendBio

Invest Nova Scotia

Scale industrial biotech and agritech in Canada

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Cape Breton, NS, Canada

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Ascension competition

Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ)

Pitch competition for early-stage Quebec startups

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Timeline: Closing date : December 7, 2026

Quebec, Canada

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Asia Market Development Program

Invest Nova Scotia

Market entry support for Atlantic exporters

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 24,000 $
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business
Timeline: Open Date : August 18, 2021

NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada

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Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

Support for Atlantic fisheries projects

Eligible Funding: Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada

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Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

Helps Canada’s fish and seafood sector transition

Eligible Funding: Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business

NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada

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Author Readings Program

SWG Foundation (SWG)

Supports author readings for host organizations

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 1,200 $
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit
Timeline: Open Date : July 2, 2026

Saskatchewan, Canada

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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
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Nunavut, Canada

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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
Legal Structure: For-profit business

BC, Canada

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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
Legal Structure: For-profit business

BC, Canada

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BDC Advisory Services — Financial Management

Financial consulting for business projects

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

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BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital

Customized growth financing without ownership dilution

Eligible Funding: From $250,000 to $35,000,000
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

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BDC Defence Platform

Support for Canadian defence-focused businesses

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

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BDC Financing — Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan

Financing for Indigenous business growth

Eligible Funding: From $100,001 to $350,000
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationHuman Resources
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan

Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)

Support for newcomer entrepreneurs

Eligible Funding: From $25,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, For-profit business

Canada

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Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund

Bell Fund

Supports Canadian television and new media projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationInnovation
Timeline: Closing date : December 2, 2026

Ontario, Quebec, Canada

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Bioindustrial Innovation Canada

Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business
Timeline: Open Date : July 21, 2023

Canada

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Bourses -- médecine dentaire

Fondation de l'Ordre des Dentistes du Québec (FODQ)

Funding for dental care access, research, and student awards

Eligible Funding: From $3,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries: Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

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Bright Beacon Foundation — General Funding

Bright Beacon Foundation

Capital and training for underrepresented founders

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

Tax CreditsOpen

British Columbia Manufacturing and Processing Tax Credit

Government of British Columbia (BC)

Refundable tax relief for manufacturing investments

Eligible Funding: Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

BC, Canada

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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
Legal Structure: For-profit business
Timeline: Open Date : April 14, 2026 · Closing date : December 8, 2026

Canada

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Broadcaster Envelope Program – English and French

Canada Media Fund (CMF)

Support for English and French broadcaster productions

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 84% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business

Canada

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Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness

Government of Manitoba

Supports agri-processing modernization and capacity growth in Manitoba

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Timeline: Closing date : December 31, 2026

Manitoba, Canada

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Business Accelerator Loan

Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)

Structuring financing to accelerate the growth of innovative businesses

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit

Quebec, 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
Legal Structure: For-profit business

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 : February 3, 2027

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
Legal Structure: For-profit business

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
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, For-profit business

NL, Canada

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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
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

Alberta, Canada

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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
Legal Structure: For-profit business

NL, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Business Support Policy

MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé

Financial support for business development projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout

Quebec, 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
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship, For-profit business

Yukon, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

Buy and Upgrade Equipment Program

BC Hydro (BCH)

Business energy storage incentives

Eligible Funding: Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure: For-profit business

BC, Canada

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Buyandsell.gc.ca — Procurement Assistance Canada Coaching Service

Public Services and Procurement Canada

Personalized procurement coaching for businesses

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise

Canada

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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 : May 20, 2026

Canada

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2025

Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)

Funding for livestock technology innovation

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline: Open Date : May 5, 2025

Canada

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CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE)

Entrepreneur support in Haute-Montérégie

Eligible Funding: Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries: All industries
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

CALQ — Acquisition and Market Development

Support for visual artists’ production and market development

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

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CALQ — Circulation of Works in Quebec

Support for circulating artistic works in Quebec

Eligible Funding: Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

CALQ — Dissemination of Works in Quebec - Digital and Visual Arts

Support for arts dissemination and production in Quebec

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

CALQ — Dissemination of Works Outside Quebec - Digital and Visual Arts

Supports artistic dissemination outside Quebec

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

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CALQ — Distribution of works in Quebec

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
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

CALQ — Event and Public Presentation

Support for artistic outreach and public presentation

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

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CALQ — Professional Development

Supports professional development for Québec artists and curators

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising

Promotes literature and storytelling

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

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CALQ — Prospecting - Literature and Storytelling

Funding for literature and storytelling prospecting

Eligible Funding: Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

CALQ — Publication and Critical Documentation

Arts publication and documentation support

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationInnovation

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

CALQ — Publication for Organizations

Support for arts dissemination and publication

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

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CALQ — Reception of Works from Outside Quebec - Digital and Visual Arts

Support for works from outside Quebec

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: Non-profit

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

CALQ — Strategic Opportunities and Career Planning

Flexible aid for atypical career projects

Eligible Funding: Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen

CALQ — Travel

Professional travel support for artists and curators

Eligible Funding: Varies by project
Eligible Industries: Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects: Commercialization
Legal Structure: Sole proprietorship

Quebec, Canada

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