Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

1524 programs

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
Construction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : February 1, 2027
NB, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Regional Funds
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
Local SME growth financing
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOther SupportOpen
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
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital 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
InnovationCommercialization
Canada
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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
InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Business BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
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
Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
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
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
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
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
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
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
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
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
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
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
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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
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grant Application Process
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
InnovationCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
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
Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesOther SupportOpen
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
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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
InnovationConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
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
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
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
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
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
InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Non-profit
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
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
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
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Impact Your Business — Expansion Financing
Impact Atlantic
Loans for young entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesCommercialization
NS, Canada
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Impact Your Business — Start-Up Loans
Impact Atlantic
Loans for entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesCommercialization
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — For-Profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Northern economic development support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
Social economy enterprise
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — Not-For-Profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Northern economic development support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Arts Grants Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Funding for Inuit artists’ creative development
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NT, Nunavut, Ontario, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Business Development Program (IBDP)
Nation Wendat
Funding for Indigenous business development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 99,999 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
Quebec, Canada
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Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Business Planning, Design, and Capital
New Relationship Trust (NRT)
Funding for Indigenous cannabis businesses in BC
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Community Planning & Engagement
New Relationship Trust (NRT)
Funding for Indigenous cannabis projects in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action
Government of Québec
Support for Indigenous community organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : January 1, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Participation Support Program for Mineral Resource Development
Government of Québec
Funding for Indigenous mineral resource participation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOpen
Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurship (IYE) Program
Dehcho Business Development Centre (DCBDC)
Support for Indigenous youth business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
NT, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Industrial Research Chair Program
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funding for industrial research chairs in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Industry Sponsorship
Creative Saskatchewan
Sponsorship for creative industry business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)
INSAT
Support for sustainable aviation innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $ · Up to 36% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Initiative to Support Economic Development in Montréal’s East End
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for East End economic development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOpen
INMD Institute Community Support (ICS) Program (2025/2026)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Support for pan-Canadian INMD training initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation and Business Development Fund
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Energy and Mines (NS)
Financing for oil and gas projects in NL
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NL, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Innovation and Growth Fund in Social Economy
Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
Revenue-based financing for social economy growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NL, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in SK
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Yukon, Canada
Expert AdviceOther SupportOpen
Innovation Factory — Support for Startups
Innovation Factory
Free advisory support for Ontario startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program
Innovation Guelph
Accelerator for women- and nonbinary-led scale-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,600 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program
Innovation Guelph
National accelerator for women and nonbinary scale-ups
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $12,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Innovation Seed Grant
Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST)
Seed funding for innovative Angelman syndrome research
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Innovative Solutions Canada - Quantum repeaters for scalable quantum networks and distributed sensing
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Canadian quantum network innovation support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Expert AdviceOther SupportOpen
Innovator Membership Program
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Business support for innovative entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : May 31, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen
InnovÉÉ Member Grant for Horizon Europe
innovÉÉ
Support for international research collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Intellectual Property Fund (IP Fund)
Ontario Creates
Funding for Ontario screen content development and production
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $500,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : December 16, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Intellectual Property Ontario
Government of Ontario
IP support and funding for Ontario applicants
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Internet of Things: Quantum Sensors Challenge program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports collaborative quantum sensor innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Inuktut Versioning Fund
Nunavut Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
Funding for Inuktut versioning of media content
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funding for Northern Ontario research capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : August 26, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Invest Ottawa IP Assist
Invest Ottawa (IO)
IP support for Eastern Ontario SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Investor Speak™ Program
WeBC
Investor Q&A training for women founders
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,900 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
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Data-driven strategy.
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IP financing - Women
Innovation asset collective (IAC)
Supports women in advancing business through intellectual property funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development
Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)
Funding for First Nation business planning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 16,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED
Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)
Funding for First Nation development planning in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 16,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
NB, Canada
Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen
JEDI — Indigenous Business Accelerator Program
Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)
Support to grow Indigenous businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen
Joint FLI/FLS Investment Policy – Local Investment and Solidarity Funds
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Joint targeting of transcription and translation for medulloblastoma
Cannonball Sport & Education Foundation
Research funding for relapsed medulloblastoma
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Kakivak Association
Funding for tourism businesses in Qikiqtani
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen
Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River Districts
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Kurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign
Kurling for Kids (K4K)
Fundraising campaign supporting children’s hospitals
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Supports SME access to lab services
Eligible Funding
From $12,000 to $60,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2029
Alberta, Canada
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Lab-to-Market Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Accelerates commercialization of new or improved technologies
Eligible Funding
Up to 33% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Labelle Entrepreneurship Support Fund
CDE of the Laurentians (CDE)
Funding for business projects in Labelle
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
Labelle, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Laurentides Local Investment Fund (FILL)
CDE of the Laurentians (CDE)
Financial support for local businesses in the Laurentides
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Laval Économique — Local Investment Fund
Laval Economique
Flexible financing for Laval businesses
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $250,000
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM)
Innovation and Development Manicouagan
Support for cultural projects in Manicouagan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Leveraging Equality for Gender-Inclusive Economic Development (LEGEND)
Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)
Support for inclusive agribusiness growth in Kenya
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 130,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Life Sciences Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports life sciences innovation and ecosystem growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyCommercialization
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Life Sciences Innovation Fund
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Early-stage investment for Ontario life sciences start-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : January 26, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Link North - BOOST Funding
Link North
Funding for business launch and growth support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Location Scouting Support Program
Creative Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan filming locations for production projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
Contract opportunities for SK technology companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Saskatchewan, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Magazine Publishers Travel Support
Creative BC
Funding for B.C. magazine publishers' market travel
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba — Incoming Buyer Program
Government of Manitoba
Supports qualified international buyer visits to Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Manitoba, 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
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program (SBVCTC)
Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN), Manitoba Housing (MHRC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Manitoba Finance
Tax credit for investing in Manitoba small businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 225,000 $ · Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)
Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)
Marine biotechnology innovation support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Open Date : October 29, 2020
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Marketing Credits
Gaspésie Tourism (TG)
Marketing support for eligible Gaspésie lodging businesses
Eligible Funding
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Marketing Grant
Creative Saskatchewan
Marketing support to improve visibility and generate sales
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : April 22, 2026 · Closing date : February 3, 2027
Saskatchewan, Canada
Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen
MaRS — Supply AI
MaRS Discovery District
Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
MaRS Momentum
MaRS Discovery District
Strategic support for scaling innovative companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
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McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs
McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship
Startup support through mentorship and acceleration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MDCH Graduate Awards (Community Health Sciences)
Cumming School of Medicine (CSM)
Funding for Community Health Sciences graduate students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
MEDTEQ+ — Innovation Acceleration Program (IAM)
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Personalized coaching for Canadian medtech SMEs to commercialize innovations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Microcrédit
Québec Loan Fund
Financing for viable business start-up or growth projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOpen
Microcrédit Charlevoix - Digital strategy fund
Microfinance institution
Loan support for digital strategy projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada

Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Fruit and Vegetable Industry Development Program

FTQ — Regional Funds

Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2 - Carrying out canvassing activities

Funding available for starting and expanding a business

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Futurpreneur Canada Indigenous Program

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GreenCentre Canada

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Healing with a Smile

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Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)

Initiative to Support Economic Development in Montréal’s East End

INMD Institute Community Support (ICS) Program (2025/2026)

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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB

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Innovative Solutions Canada - Quantum repeaters for scalable quantum networks and distributed sensing

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