Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

1566 programs

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 — 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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Customized growth financing without ownership dilution
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $35,000,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
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BDC Defence Platform
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Support for Canadian defence-focused businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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)
Support for newcomer entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
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
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
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
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Biotech – September 2026
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International biotech R&D collaboration support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : March 31, 2026
Closing date : September 25, 2026
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM)
Alberta Innovates
Funding for bitumen-derived advanced materials
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
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
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Accelerating Canadian clean energy technology innovation and commercialization
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
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
Canada
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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
BC, 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)
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
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 : February 3, 2027
Saskatchewan, Canada
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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
Grant and FundingOpen
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
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Grant and FundingOpen
Business Support Policy
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC)
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
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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 3, 2025
Closing date : February 11, 2027
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
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
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Co-investment for smart mobility development and demonstration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
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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 : 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
Timeline
Open Date : May 5, 2025
Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
CAEHM - Support
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Co-investment for applied AI projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Acquisition and Market Development
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
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
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Circulation of Works in Quebec
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Dissemination of Works in Quebec - Digital and Visual Arts
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Support for arts dissemination and production in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Dissemination of Works Outside Quebec - Digital and Visual Arts
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Supports artistic dissemination outside Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, 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 — Event and Public Presentation
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Support for artistic outreach and public presentation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
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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 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Prospecting - Literature and Storytelling
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Publication and Critical Documentation
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
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
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Support for arts dissemination and publication
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
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CALQ — Reception of Works from Outside Quebec - Digital and Visual Arts
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Support for works from outside Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Strategic Opportunities and Career Planning
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
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
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
Other SupportOpen
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
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
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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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (2014-2019)
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Project funding for agricultural sector adaptation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canadian Agricultural Loans Act program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Loan guarantee for farmers and co-operatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative — University Partnership Program
Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative (CCAI)
Career apprenticeships for new graduates
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program
Department of National Defence (DND)
Funding to strengthen Canada’s defence industrial base
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 700,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
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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
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CanNor Regional Defence Investment Initiative
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Support for defence supply-chain growth and regional innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Canon Canada Donations and Sponsorships
Canon Canada Inc.
Support for Canadian charities and organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
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
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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
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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CDEM — Financing
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
Loans for Manitoba Francophone entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
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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
Grant and FundingOpen
CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Funding to recover Quebec's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CEDC Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC)
Funding for tourism projects and events in Thunder Bay
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Thunder Bay, Ontario, 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
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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)
Connects users with research facilities across Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Real Estate Patient Capital Loans
Chantier de l'économie sociale
Loans for social economy real estate projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $1,500,000
Up to 31% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
City of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
City of Elliot Lake
Municipal incentives for business and property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Retail trade
Real estate and rental and leasing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network
Ville de Lévis
Quebec supports entrepreneurs with unified regional business services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Levis, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
City of Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Program
Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA)
Tax abatement incentive to encourage business in Saskatoon
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Clean Growth Hub
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Federal clean technology support and advice hub
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Clean tech scale-up
Alacrity Canada
Help to scale a British Columbia clean tech company
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
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CLEAR Foundation (CLEAR)
Support for high-impact dementia research
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Types of eligible projects
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Timeline
Open Date : June 25, 2026
Closing date : September 25, 2026
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CMF — Commercial Projects Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Supporting interactive digital media with commercial potential
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Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : August 4, 2026
Closing date : December 8, 2026
Canada
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Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Production financing through distributor commitments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CMF-Quebecor — Fund Intellectual Properties Intended for International Markets Production Support Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF), Quebecor Fund
Supports French-language TV projects for global markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CMF-SODEC — Corporate Financial Program for Television Production
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Funding for Quebec animated series prototyping
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
CNBSC – Kivalliq, Nunavut
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated (KCFI)
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Kivalliq
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Nunavut, Canada
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Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
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Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
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Timeline
Open Date : June 19, 2024
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College-Industry Innovation (CII) Grant
Alberta Municipal Affairs, Government of Alberta
Supports research infrastructure and innovation capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Commercial Fishery Support (CFSP) Pilot Program
Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
Support for commercial fisheries in the NWT
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
NT, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
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Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation Inc. (SIEF)
Development loans for First Nation businesses in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
LearnSphere
Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
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Maximum amount : 16,250 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
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Community Climate Adaptation Fund
Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
Supports community-based climate adaptation projects
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports Prairie community economic development and diversification
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Program Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories Community Futures Association (NWTCFA)
Northwest Territories business loans and counselling
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Business Support Services
Community Futures Treaty Seven
Business planning help for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program
Lake of Bays Township
Funding for private property improvements and redevelopment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 2026
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Community Opportunity Readiness
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Supports First Nation and Inuit economic development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Partnership Fund (CPP)
Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Funding for community initiatives in Strathroy-Caradoc
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Government of Yukon
Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 375,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Yukon, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Consulting Advisory Services
Metro Business Opportunities, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Consulting support for SMEs and nonprofits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Consulting Services Program 2023-2028 (Agriconseils Network)
Laval Economique
Funding for agricultural consulting 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 ClimateHuman Resources
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