Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

1578 programs

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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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NL, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Business support and government program guidance
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Nunavut, 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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
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
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Yukon, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Factory — Support for Startups
Innovation Factory
Free advisory support for Ontario startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : December 14, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovator Membership Program
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Business support for innovative entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 31, 2023
Ontario, 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
CommercializationTechnology
Timeline
Closing date : September 14, 2026
Ontario, 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
CommercializationHuman Resources
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
Timeline
Open Date : August 26, 2022
Ontario, Canada
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Invest Nova Scotia — Incubation
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Facility support for emerging technology companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Ignition Program
Invest Ottawa (IO)
10-week bootcamp for tech startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Investment Banking — Corporate Finance
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Financing for Quebec cultural businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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
CommercializationHuman Resources
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
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
NB, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
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
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
NB, 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
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Nunavut, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
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
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Kosher and Halal Investment Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Improves efficiency in Canada's kosher and halal meat sector
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 1, 2026
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Lands and Economic Development Services Program
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Supports Indigenous economic and land development
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : May 12, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Launch Lab
Assistance for technology based businesses in Southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, 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
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Laval, Quebec, 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 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)
Government of Ontario
Supports SMEs in commercializing and scaling life sciences innovations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Live Performing Arts Production & Performance
Creative Saskatchewan
Support for commercial live performance productions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : October 21, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Pollination Expansion
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Support for PEI beekeeping expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation Grants
South Saskatchewan Community Foundation, Inc.
Community-focused funding for southern Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 22, 2026
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
Financing for Red River Métis businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 99,999 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
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LRCC — Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
Financing for Red River Métis women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2022
Manitoba, 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
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba — Incoming Buyer Program
Government of Manitoba
Supports hosting international buyers in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2026
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
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
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
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 29, 2020
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Market Development and Access
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for emerging market opportunities in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Market Expansion Fund
Creative BC
Market support for B.C. book publishers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Marketing Grant
Creative Saskatchewan
Marketing support to boost visibility and sales
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 22, 2026
Closing date : October 7, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
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
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
MaRS Momentum
MaRS Discovery District
Strategic support for scaling innovative companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : April 3, 2023
Ontario, Canada
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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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Mitacs — Accelerate Entrepreneur
Mitacs
Supports entrepreneurs commercializing start-up research
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Timeline
Open Date : July 29, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Support for creating and sustaining businesses in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : April 16, 2020
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Bonaventure — Financial support for businesses
MRC de Bonaventure
Non-repayable contributions and loans supporting local entrepreneurial projects
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $250,000
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
Financial support for rural and business development
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
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for business start-up and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for social economy business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund
MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Music Industry Initiatives
Creative BC
Supports music industry development in BC
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $60,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 25, 2026
Closing date : October 30, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — Album production
Musicaction
Funding for Canadian album production
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : September 2, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour
Musicaction
Support for francophone national music tours
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 21,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
NBIF Innovation Voucher
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $80,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 9, 2023
NB, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
NBIF Startup Investment Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Pre-seed investment for New Brunswick startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society funding programs
Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society (NKDF)
Supports community economic development projects
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 100 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
LatAm Startups
Accelerator for newcomer-led Canadian tech companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources
Timeline
Open Date : June 18, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Industry, Energy and Technology
Supports Newfoundland and Labrador businesses to innovate and expand markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
NL, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway
Government of Québec, Indigenous Tourism Québec (ITQ)
Tourism project support north of the 49th parallel
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Financial support for Indigenous businesses in the territories
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia — Export Development Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Support for export growth outside Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 10, 2027
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia digital media tax credit
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Refundable tax credit for interactive digital media development
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
NS, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities of Nova Scotia
Funding for film and television production in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 26% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2024
NS, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia innovation equity tax credit
Government of Nova Scotia, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax credit for innovative Nova Scotia investors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 112,500 $
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
NS, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Wind tunnel testing facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Large-scale wind tunnel testing facility
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Advanced Electronics and Photonics Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative R&D in quantum and photonics
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aerospace Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Aerospace R&D support for industry and partners
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Real-life testing support for housing innovations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Photonic device fabrication services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cell culture scale-up for biologics and vaccines
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Marine research station
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Marine research facility in Ketch Harbour, Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NS, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Medical device facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for medical device innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
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NRC — Multidirectional Wave Basin - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Testing facility for maritime structures
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Nanotube fabrication and prototyping support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Applied research for printable electronics solutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Refrigerated material test laboratory (Cold test labs) Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cold test lab in St. John's, Newfoundland
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NL, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Specialized aircraft for aeronautical testing and research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Zebrafish research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Industry testing with zebrafish models
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Halifax, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund
Nunavut Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
Funding for Nunavut screen-based storytelling projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Nunavut, Canada
Other SupportOpen
NWT Business Incentive Policy
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Preference for NWT businesses in government procurement
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supporting French-language arts presenters in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Market Development Travel
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Travel support for promoting Ontario artists
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $2,000
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : January 15, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)
Real-world evaluation for Canadian health technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Co-investment for Ontario technology start-ups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCLF — Small Business Loans
Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF)
Offers loans for small business startup or expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for Quebec official language minority communities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : November 2, 2020
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports economic growth in official language minority communities
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 2, 2020
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive
Government of Saskatchewan
Transferable tax credits for value-added processing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000,000 $
Up to 15.000001% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 8, 2019
Closing date : March 31, 2029
Saskatchewan, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Oil Infrastructure Investment Program (OIIP)
Government of Saskatchewan
Support for pipeline infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 8, 2020
Closing date : March 31, 2029
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Agricorp
Cost-share funding for orchard and vineyard replanting
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : November 20, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC)
Ontario Creates, Ontario Ministry of Finance
Refundable tax support for Ontario book publishers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 30.000002% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit (OCASE)
Ontario Creates
Refundable tax credit for Ontario animation work
Eligible Funding
Up to 18% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Ontario Export Services
Government of Ontario
Export support for Ontario companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Forest Biomass Program
Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario forest biomass projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Music Investment Fund
Ontario Creates
Supports Ontario music business growth
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $125,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : September 10, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Shortline Railway Investment Tax Credit
Government of Ontario
Refundable tax support for Ontario shortline railways
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,500 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : May 15, 2025
Closing date : January 1, 2030
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)
Government of Ontario
Supports trade resilience and market diversification in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Opportunities New Brunswick — Mentorship
Government of New Brunswick, Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB)
Mentorship and connections in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Organic Industry Development - Implementation of Strategic Initiatives
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Funding to support organic farming in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Organic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Funding to help Prince Edward Island organic businesses increase market share
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Other Initiatives Program (OIP)
Government of Alberta, Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Supports community-based projects outside other streams
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada

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