Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

1567 programs

Grant and FundingOpen
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Quebec City
Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 28, 2026
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Loan for Growing Collective Enterprises
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)
Financing for growing collective enterprises
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Working Capital Loan
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL), Longueuil City
Working capital financing for business operations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Delta
Northern Innovation Network (NIN)
Strategic co-investment for scaling tech companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 45,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEPS — Local Investment Fund
MRC de Pierre-De Saurel, Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS)
Financing for business start-up and growth
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Destination Horizon Grants: 2026 Competitions
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Supports partnership-building for future Horizon Europe applications
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : January 22, 2027
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Digital Game Development Grant
Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for commercial digital game development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : May 20, 2026 · Closing date : November 18, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Direct Lending
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Direct financing for global expansion
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
District 3 Innovation Center — Launch & Grow
District3
Montréal innovation hub
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Online procurement marketplace for suppliers and buyers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Don Haig Award
Hot Docs
Support for independent filmmakers and producers
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Centre Foundation — General Funding
Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Centre Foundation (DBMF)
Funding to improve geriatric residents’ quality of life
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
E-tools for Exporting
LearnSphere
Money to help Atlantic Canada businesses export
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000 · Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
PE, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Earth Tech: Adapt
Earth Tech: Adapt
Climate adaptation support for scalable Canadian ventures
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
EARTH University Canada Foundation — General Funding
EARTH University Canada Foundation (EARTH)
Education and training support for agriculture initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ecofuel fund
Fonds Ecofuel
Clean tech investment for early-stage companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Fund — Tier 1
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development of Yukon
Funding for small business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Fund — Tier 2
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development of Yukon
Funding for medium-sized business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 3 : Operating support for export support organizations
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Operating support for export and investment organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
EDC — Company InSight
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Research international companies before partnering
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Account Performance Security Guarantee
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Free up collateral held against a standby letter of credit
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Equity capital for diverse exporters
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : April 28, 2022
Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Indigenous Business
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Export support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Eligibility Certificate – New Corporation Dedicated to the Commercialization of Intellectual Property
Government of Québec
Tax holiday for IP commercialization
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
EMAP/EforE PEI
LearnSphere
Support for PEI SMEs expanding export marketing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
PE, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Emerging Creation Assistance
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Funding for emerging audiovisual projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : March 2, 2026 · Closing date : December 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Emerging Leadership Award
Credit Union Foundation of BC (CUFBC)
Leadership development support for emerging leaders
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Emerging Opportunities Program
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Alberta
Supports innovation and growth in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Energy Innovation Program — Testing Facilities Call for Proposals
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports shared testing infrastructure for energy innovators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 23, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie
Entreprendre Sherbrooke
Support for business start-ups with financing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides
CDE of the Laurentians (CDE)
Funding for business projects in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Equity Investors Incentive
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Funds for PEI businesses to attract investors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Eureka Clusters
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
International SMART R&D call
Eligible Funding
From $20,000,000 to $70,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 23, 2026 · Closing date : January 26, 2027
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Eurêka Investment Fund
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports commercialization of Quebec public research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
EUREKA!
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
International R&D collaboration for Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationOpen
EURIMAGES – European Cinema Support Fund
Telefilm Canada
Funding for eligible European co-productions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Eurogia2030 – Call 31
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Collaborative low-carbon R&D for international consortia
Eligible Funding
From $20,000,000 to $1,500,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 2026 · Closing date : October 29, 2026
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Europe Market Development Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Development support for Atlantic exporting companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Evol — Conventional loan
Evol
Loans for diversified and inclusive Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $450,000 · Up to 5% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : February 16, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Evol — Conventional loans for women entrepreneurs
Evol
Loan fund for women entrepreneurs focused on sustainable development
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Explore Québec on the Road Program
Government of Québec, ARF-Québec (ARF)
Supports travel agencies offering discounted Quebec road trip packages
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent
Strategic export support for advanced technology SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportTax CreditsOpen
Export Distribution Centre Program
Government of Canada
GST/HST relief for export-oriented businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Export Funding NB
LearnSphere
Money to enhance export marketing for New Brunswick businesses
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000 · Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Export Market Access Program (EMAP)
LearnSphere
Money to enhance export marketing for Prince Edward Island businesses
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000 · Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
PE, Canada
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Expert AdviceOpen
Farm Debt Mediation Service
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Free mediation service helping insolvent Canadian farmers negotiate debt arrangements with creditors
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Farm Land and Buildings Financing
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Flexible financing for farm land and buildings
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
FAST IMPACT (Innovative Methods to Advance Angelman Syndrome Treatments Towards Clinical Trials) Award
Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST)
Translational funding for Angelman syndrome research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
FAST Postdoctoral Fellowship
Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST)
Postdoctoral research funding for Angelman syndrome
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
FAST-Trac Award
Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST)
Funding for translational Angelman syndrome research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Film — Promotional Travel Assistance
Government of New Brunswick, New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Supports New Brunswick producers’ travel to key film industry events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Filmmaker Assistance Program (FAP)
National Film Board of Canada (NFB)
Post-production support for independent Canadian filmmakers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Support for fisheries business development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
FinDev Canada Financing and Investment
FinDev Canada (DFIC)
Private sector development finance in developing countries
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
First and Last Mile Fund
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Federal support for critical minerals projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
First Book Canada — Book Distribution Program
First Book Canada
Access books and resources for children in need
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
NS, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
First Citizens Fund — Business Loan Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation (BC) (NEDC)
Business financing for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,175 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Flow Capital — General Funding
Fiera Capital Foundation
Flexible growth capital for high-growth companies
Eligible Funding
From $2,000,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
FMO - Research funding
Eye Disease Foundation (FMO)
Supports eye and vision research projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Fonds marguerite monastesse
Quebec Foundation for the Blind (FAQ)
Funding for inclusive recreational and educational projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Support for first-time business start-up and growth
Eligible Funding
From $8,000 to $10,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Cloridorme, Gaspe, Quebec
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Food Development Centre
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture of Manitoba
Support for food product development in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Food Product Development Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Funding for food product and process development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Food Ventures Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia food businesses with quality and safety services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars
Foodpreneur Advantage
Food and beverage start-up education webinars
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Platform
Data-driven strategy.
Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Foresight Canada Capital Support Programs
Foresight Canada
Capital support for fundraising readiness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream
Government of Ontario
Supports Ontario forest biomass initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Government of Ontario
Strategic funding for Ontario forest sector projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF)
Support for wood manufacturers and processors across Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 24, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Development Program
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for New Brunswick fruit and vegetable producers
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 1, 2027
NB, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Regional Funds
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
Local SME growth financing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2 - Carrying out canvassing activities
Government of Québec
Support for international business tourism activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Funding available for starting and expanding a business
Microfinance institution
Financing for business startup and growth
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Funding for Canadian Innovators and Accelerators of DIANA
Department of National Defence (DND)
Funding for Canadian DIANA innovators and accelerators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,371,948 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Funding Guide
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Funding for rural development and business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Funding. Targeted support for both Fabrication Process and IoT Device Challenges.
FABrIC
Targeted support for fabrication and IoT development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Futurpreneur Canada Indigenous Program
Futurpreneur Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Startup financing and mentorship for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $75,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle
Futurpreneur Canada
Flexible financing for side businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Gasoline Competition Assistance Program
Government of Saskatchewan
Commission for gasoline and propane sold in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Gather Here Sponsorship Fund
City of Guelph
Funding for visitor-focused events in Guelph
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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General Business Loans
Two Rivers Community Development Centre
Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,150,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Genome Funding Opportunities
Genome British Columbia
Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Get an Investment Ready: Certified Site designation for your industrial property
Government of Ontario
Support for certifying industrial properties
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Gilead Canada Grants Program
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Funding for innovative health projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Global Partnerships Initiative
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports international critical minerals collaboration
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
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Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST)
Research funding process for Angelman syndrome projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Grant Readiness and Insights Training (GRIT)
Robin Hood Foundation (RF)
Invite-only training for NYC nonprofits
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Grants for industry development
Independent Production Fund (IPF)
Funding for short-form fiction industry development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
GreenCentre Canada
GreenCentre Canada
Advice and facilities for chemical and materials innovations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Growth Community Improvement Plan
City of Thunder Bay, Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee
Funding for Thunder Bay growth projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario
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Guardian Angel Program
Fondation Jeunesse des Laurentides
Support for youth development activities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : December 7, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Harbourfront Centre Funding Program
Government of Canada
Operational funding for Toronto waterfront programming
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 32% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
ventureLAB
No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 5, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Healing with a Smile
The Sabrina & Camillo D'Alesio Foundation
Supports complementary therapies for sick children
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants
Government of Alberta
Matching funding for Alberta heritage projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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HRJ Consulting Grants
HRJ Consulting (HRJ)
Flexible funding for aligned nonprofit initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund
ID Gatineau
Support for growth, productivity, and establishment projects in Gatineau
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 Resources
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund
ID Gatineau
Non-repayable funding for Gatineau economic diversification
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 15.000001% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ID Gatineau — Local Fund
ID Gatineau
Financing for business growth in Gatineau
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
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
IDEaS - Better than Meets the Eye: Reliable Object Detection Amongst the Waves
Government of Canada
Maritime object detection innovation challenge
Eligible Funding
From $207,690 to $229,982
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Canada

Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city

DEL — Loan for Growing Collective Enterprises

DEL — Working Capital Loan

Delta

DEPS — Local Investment Fund

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Destination Horizon Grants: 2026 Competitions

Digital Game Development Grant

Direct Lending

District 3 Innovation Center — Launch & Grow

Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia

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Don Haig Award

Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Centre Foundation — General Funding

E-tools for Exporting

Earth Tech: Adapt

EARTH University Canada Foundation — General Funding

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Ecofuel fund

Economic Development Fund — Tier 1

Economic Development Fund — Tier 2

Economic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 3 : Operating support for export support organizations

EDC — Company InSight

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Eligibility Certificate – New Corporation Dedicated to the Commercialization of Intellectual Property

EMAP/EforE PEI

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Emerging Creation Assistance

Emerging Leadership Award

Emerging Opportunities Program

Energy Innovation Program — Testing Facilities Call for Proposals

Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie

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Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides

Equity Investors Incentive

Eureka Clusters

Eurêka Investment Fund

EUREKA!

Discovery at scale.

EURIMAGES – European Cinema Support Fund

Eurogia2030 – Call 31

Europe Market Development Program

Evol — Conventional loan

Evol — Conventional loans for women entrepreneurs

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Explore Québec on the Road Program

Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies

Export Distribution Centre Program

Export Funding NB

Export Market Access Program (EMAP)

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Farm Debt Mediation Service

Farm Land and Buildings Financing

FAST IMPACT (Innovative Methods to Advance Angelman Syndrome Treatments Towards Clinical Trials) Award

FAST Postdoctoral Fellowship

FAST-Trac Award

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Film — Promotional Travel Assistance

Filmmaker Assistance Program (FAP)

Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé

FinDev Canada Financing and Investment

First and Last Mile Fund

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First Book Canada — Book Distribution Program

First Citizens Fund — Business Loan Program

Flow Capital — General Funding

FMO - Research funding

Fonds marguerite monastesse

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Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie

Food Development Centre

Food Product Development Assistance

Food Ventures Program

Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars

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Foresight Canada Capital Support Programs