Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

1522 programs

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
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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
CommercializationHuman Resources
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
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NS, Canada
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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
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, 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
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
CommercializationHuman Resources
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
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
NB, 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.
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
NB, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Jobs and Growth Fund in Western Canada
Government of Canada
Funding for growth, jobs and resilience
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
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
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
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
CommercializationInnovation
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
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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
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
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
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
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
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Labelle, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Launch Lab
Subsidized advisory support for businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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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
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital 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
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
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
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
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
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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
CommercializationTechnology
Canada
Turn funding opportunities for expansion into strong applications
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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
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
PE, 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
Grant and FundingOpen
Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation Grants
South Saskatchewan Community Foundation, Inc.
Community support in Regina and area
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : June 22, 2026
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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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
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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 FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada
Support for major recurring festivals in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, 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
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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
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital 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
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NB, 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
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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
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
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
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
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
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
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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
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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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
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
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Microcrédit Charlevoix - Fund for women entrepreneurs
Microfinance institution
Microloans for business start-up and digital growth
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Miriam Bennett Artist-in-Residence
Arts Club Foundation
One-year residency with mentorship and support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
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 FundingOpen
Mitacs — Accelerate Entrepreneur
Mitacs
Supports entrepreneurs commercializing start-up research
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Mitchell Odyssey Foundation — STEM Education Funding
Mitchell Odyssey Foundation (MOF)
STEM education support for youth learning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Mobility Unlimited Hub with the Toyota Mobility Foundation
MaRS Discovery District
Support for active mobility ventures
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MomentumPI – Intellectual property support
Main, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
IP strategy support for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : August 12, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Montcalm Development Fund
CDE of the Laurentians (CDE)
Financial support for business projects in Montcalm
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Montréal Microcredit — Bridge Loan
Montréal Microcredit
Short-term bridge financing with advisory support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support
MRC Charlevoix-Est
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 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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
Social economy enterprise
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
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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
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Multi-sectoral Partnerships to Promote Healthy Living and Prevent Chronic Disease
Government of Canada
Funding for multi-sectoral chronic disease prevention
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Municipal Accommodations Tax Fund
Town of Gravenhurst
Funding for tourism projects in Gravenhurst
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Music PEI Funding Program
Music PEI
Development support for PEI music companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour
Musicaction
Support for national francophone 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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
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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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
New Small Business Tax Deduction
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NB), Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Tax relief for eligible new Nova Scotia businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NS, 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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : June 18, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
NL, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives
Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program (CDTRP)
Support for ambitious research funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2024
Ontario, 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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Ontario Defence Opportunities (NODO) Program
The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound
Defence sector support for Northern Ontario SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
NorthX — 2026 Call for Innovation: Capacity & Energy Solutions
NorthX Climate Tech
Advancing clean energy flexibility solutions
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $1,500,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : September 21, 2026
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : June 3, 2026 · Closing date : March 10, 2027
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities of Nova Scotia
Screen production support in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 26% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
NS, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Wind tunnel testing facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
High-security 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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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NRC — Advanced Electronics and Photonics Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative research in electronics and photonics
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Research partnerships for transportation innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Housing technology testing and validation support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Bioprocessing support 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
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
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
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
NS, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Medical device facilities
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Medical device research and collaboration support
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Multidirectional Wave Basin - Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Advanced coastal and marine testing facility
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Halifax, NS, Canada
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NRC IRAP – Defence Industry Assist (DI Assist)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for innovative defence technology SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation — Business Financing and Advisory Services
Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC)
Financing and advisory support for Indigenous businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 99,999 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
NWT Arts Business Support Fund
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Funding for arts business growth in the NWT
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
NT, 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
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada

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Intellectual Property Ontario

Internet of Things: Quantum Sensors Challenge program

Inuktut Versioning Fund

INVEST North Program — Innovation – Industrial Research Chair

Invest Nova Scotia — Incubation

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Invest Ottawa IP Assist

Investor Speak™ Program

IP financing - Women

JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development

JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED

Data-driven strategy.

JEDI — Indigenous Business Accelerator Program

Jobs and Growth Fund in Western Canada

Joint FLI/FLS Investment Policy – Local Investment and Solidarity Funds

Joint targeting of transcription and translation for medulloblastoma

Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund

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Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund

Kurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign

Lab-to-Market Fund

Labelle Entrepreneurship Support Fund

Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)

Discovery at scale.

Laurentides Local Investment Fund (FILL)

Laval Économique — Local Investment Fund

Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM)

Leveraging Equality for Gender-Inclusive Economic Development (LEGEND)

Life Sciences Fund

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Life Sciences Innovation Fund

Link North - BOOST Funding

Livestock Strategy Program — Pollination Expansion

Location Scouting Support Program

Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation Grants

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LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program

Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)

Magazine Publishers Travel Support

Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI) in the Prairie provinces

Manitoba — Incoming Buyer Program

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Manitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit

Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program (SBVCTC)

Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)

Market Development and Access

Marketing Credits

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Marketing Grant

MaRS — Supply AI

MaRS Momentum

McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs

MDCH Graduate Awards (Community Health Sciences)

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MEDTEQ+ — Innovation Acceleration Program (IAM)

Microcrédit

Microcrédit Charlevoix - Digital strategy fund

Microcrédit Charlevoix - Fund for women entrepreneurs

Miriam Bennett Artist-in-Residence

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Mitacs — Accelerate Entrepreneur

Mitchell Odyssey Foundation — STEM Education Funding

Mobility Unlimited Hub with the Toyota Mobility Foundation

MomentumPI – Intellectual property support

Montcalm Development Fund

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Montréal Microcredit — Bridge Loan

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support

MRC de Bonaventure — Financial support for businesses

MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1

MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2

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MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund

Multi-sectoral Partnerships to Promote Healthy Living and Prevent Chronic Disease

Municipal Accommodations Tax Fund

Music PEI Funding Program

Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour

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NBIF Innovation Voucher