Updated June 2026

Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

1291 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Funding for Quebec craft product promotion
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds
CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
Financing for business growth and succession
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (AEP) — Access to Capital
National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA)
Financial support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Drawback Program
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Refund of duties on imported goods exported or destroyed
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund
MRC de Matawinie
Financing for business growth and succession
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL – Young Business Fund
PME MTL (PME)
Subsidy for young businesses in Montreal
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses
PME MTL (PME)
Funding and support for innovative retail projects in Villeray
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB)
MRC de Bellechasse
Financing for Bellechasse agri-food businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Défi-Québec, Commercial City
Quebec City
Supporting projects for commercial and tourism revitalization
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré, Développement Côte-de-Beaupré
Financial support for local business start-up and growth
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Vallée de la Gatineau
Financing for business growth and succession
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de La Haute-Yamaska
Financial support for local business sustainability and growth
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN) – Île d’Orléans Stream
MRC L'Île-d'Orléans
Funding support for projects on Île d’Orléans
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)
MRC des Chenaux
Funding for innovative business diversification projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund
MRC Témiscouata (MRC)
Support for innovative acériculture projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 218,798 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC des Chenaux
Business financing for growth and succession
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mitis MRC — Regional and Rural Fund (RRF) - Component 1
La Mitis RCM
Supports regional projects in La Mitis
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
MRC de Caniapiscau (MRC)
Funding for business development and job creation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Quantum Technologies innovation funding program
PROMPT
Collaborative quantum R&D support for Quebec businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Support for Quebec quantum technology innovation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession
CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
Financing for business succession projects
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)
MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB)
Funding for new tourist attractions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds
PME MTL (PME)
Loans for Quebec start-ups and growing companies
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund
MRC Beauce-Centre
Funding for Beauce-Centre business growth
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence
Protein Industries Canada
AI co-investment for plant-based agrifood innovation
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
Canada
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Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)
MRC de Lotbinière, Desjardins
Business financing for growth and succession
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — Canvassing
Musicaction
Support for music market development travel
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta
Genome Canada, Genome Alberta
Funding for genomics commercialization partnerships
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $300,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 33.333336% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program
Nunavut Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
Funding for Nunavut film market attendance
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Financial support for tourism adaptation and growth
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Supports collective entrepreneurship in the Vallée-du-Richelieu
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Interest-free loans for agricultural business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)
MRC La Matanie (DEM)
Non-repayable support for business growth
Matane, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Matane, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)
MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry (MRC)
Supports innovative regional development and waterfront public spaces
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,584,870 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Support for business development and job creation in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Tax Holiday for Foreign Researchers
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Tax relief for foreign R&D researchers
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Next Generation of Jobs Fund
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Supports green job creation and environmental sustainability in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports incubators and accelerators to foster high-growth businesses
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC)
Local business financing for growth and succession
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia digital media tax credit
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Refundable tax credit for digital media development
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Winnipeg Heritage Incentive Programs
Winnipeg Police Service Endowment Fund (WPS)
Funding for heritage-led development in Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding Policy – Regions and Rurality Fund (Component 2) – Agglomeration of La Tuque
Ville de La Tuque
Funding for strategic business development projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
EDC — Account Performance Security Guarantee
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Free up collateral held against a standby letter of credit
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Manitoba tax credit for digital media production
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Development and Predevelopment Funding
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for linear project development and predevelopment
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Mentorship program
City of Kitchener
Mentorship support for local artists
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $250 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for cleantech innovation projects
Erin, Eston, Mission, NB
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Erin, Eston, Mission, NB
Other SupportClosed
Cultural Development Grant
City of Kawartha Lakes
Guide to building Indigenous business partnerships
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
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Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
North Frontenac Community Improvement Plan
Township of South Frontenac
Funding for commercial property improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Support for exporting Canadian television content
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $300,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ID Gatineau — Local Fund
ID Gatineau
Financing for business growth in Gatineau
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports local beef processing in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
NS, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
10 000 $ to start a research project
Esplanade
Research collaboration funding for Quebec startups
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Nova Scotia
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Free bilingual business support for Atlantic entrepreneurs
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Demo Recording
Creative BC, City of Vancouver
Support for B.C. artists to record demos
Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver, BC
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $2,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver, BC
Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Development Initiative
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports economic development in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program
Invest Ottawa (IO)
Expert advice for high-growth technology firms
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Financial support for rural and business development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Tech for Healthy Aging
Alberta Innovates
Supports technologies for healthy aging
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
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
NT, Canada
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 ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Automotive Innovation Challenge (AIC)
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Support for Ontario automotive talent and learning
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
ACURA Award (AbbVie – CARO Uro-Oncologic Radiation Award)
Canadian Radiation Oncology Foundation (CROF)
Funding for prostate cancer research projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 17,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
JEDI — Indigenous Business Accelerator Program
Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)
Support to grow Indigenous businesses
Fredericton, NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Fredericton, NB, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
ventureLAB
No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Prêt de prédémarrage
Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
Pre-startup financing for social economy businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Investment Fund for the Economic Development of the Municipality of Concepción
CDE of the Laurentians (CDE)
Interest-free financing for local business projects
La Conception, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
La Conception, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Feminist Entrepreneurs Growing Green Economies (FEGGE)
Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)
Support for women-led green agribusinesses
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Food Product Development Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Funding for food product and process development
Charlo, Charlottetown, PE
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Charlo, Charlottetown, PE
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Municipal Financial Programs
Municipality of South Dundas
Funding for tourism projects in SDG
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $300 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Micro Grants Program
Government of Ontario, London Arts Council
Micro funding for inclusive arts projects
London, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $700 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
London, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Publicly Funded In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Program
Government of British Columbia (BC)
One-time public funding for IVF treatment
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 19,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
CDEM — Mentoring
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
Mentoring for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ID Gatineau - Business Support Fund
ID Gatineau
Support for growth and market development
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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Tax CreditsClosed
Refundable tax credit for Gaspésie and certain maritime regions
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Refurbable tax credit for job creation in maritime Quebec regions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Program to Advance Connectivity and Automation in the Transportation System (ACATS)
Transport Canada (TC)
Supports connected vehicle research and standards
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba — Incoming Buyer Program
Government of Manitoba
Supports hosting international buyers in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Manitoba, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Terro X
Laval Economique
Acceleration and networking for tech startups
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
AC:Incubate
The Accelerator Centre
Incubation support for early-stage tech startups
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund
Nunavut Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
Funding for emerging Nunavut short film projects
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports economic development and diversification for Prairie communities
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
HARVEST Business Accelerator Funding Opportunity
Ontario Genomics, Genome Alberta, Genome Prairie
Funding for Canadian agri-food biotech scale-up
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $350,000 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building
Protein Industries Canada
Supporting collaborative plant protein sector projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
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
Quebec, Canada
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
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Nunavut, 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
NB, Canada
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
Grant and FundingArchived
Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Supports Ontario agri-food business growth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
CDEM — Financing
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
Loans for Manitoba Francophone entrepreneurs
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in CareerTech
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster
Co-investment for CareerTech innovation
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Vidar Foundation — Social Investment Fund
Vidar Foundation
Support for socially responsible enterprise projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
SODEC_Lab @ Visions du Réel
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Support for documentary producers attending an international market
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program
City of Toronto
Funding for Toronto incubation and commercialization programs
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Equity capital for diverse exporters
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Export Marketing Assistance Program
Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Funding for export-focused activities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Community economic development projects
Government of Ontario
Grants for economic development in eastern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Fund
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Support to commercialize innovative products
Charlo, Charlottetown, PE
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Charlo, Charlottetown, PE
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Support Program for Cultural Organizations (PSOC)
City of Gatineau
Funding for cultural organizations in Gatineau
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships
Alberta Innovates
Summer research funding for health innovation projects
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $3,750 to $7,500
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ENCQOR 5G at MaRS
MaRS Discovery District
Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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