Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

1566 programs

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
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
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
Closing date : March 31, 2027
BC, 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
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
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
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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
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
Alberta, 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
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
Canada
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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
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 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
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
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
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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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 FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Deux-Montagnes — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
MRC Deux-Montagnes, Government of Québec
Funding for local and regional development projects
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital 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
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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
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
Municipal and Regional Cultural Development Agreements
Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC)
Supports municipal cultural development partnerships
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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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
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
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
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
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NBIF Venture Capital Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Venture capital for high-risk, growth oriented New Brunswick companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
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
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
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
LatAm Startups
Accelerator for newcomer-led Canadian tech companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources
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
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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
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Quantum Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Commercializing quantum technologies in advanced manufacturing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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
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
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
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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
Open Date : June 3, 2026
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
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
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia Talent Trust Scholarship
Nova Scotia Talent Trust (NSTT)
Scholarship support for emerging Nova Scotia artists
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $5,000
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : May 1, 2027
NS, Canada
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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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
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
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
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
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
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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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)
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
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
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
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
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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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
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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 FundingExpert AdviceOpen
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
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
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
NT, Canada
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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
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
Closing date : January 15, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)
Support for women-led health science companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
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 : August 1, 2022
Ontario, Canada
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OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Critical technology internships for Ontario SMEs
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
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
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive
Government of Saskatchewan
Transferable tax credits for processing investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000,000 $
Up to 15.000001% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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
On-Farm Value-Added Program
Government of Alberta
Cost-shared support for Alberta farm value-added growth
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $250,000
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC)
Ontario Creates, Ontario Ministry of Finance
Refundable tax relief for Ontario book publishers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
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
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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 $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 29, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Shortline Railway Investment Tax Credit
Government of Ontario
Temporary tax credit for Ontario shortline railways
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,500 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 23, 2025
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
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, Canada
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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)
Community support for urgent Alberta projects
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Outaouais Tourism
Funding for tourism development projects in Outaouais
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $90,000
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Co-investment for connected vehicle innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Ontario, Canada
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OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowships
Eligible Funding
From $35,000 to $70,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OVIN Research and Development (R&D) Partnership Fund – Stream 1
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Ontario mobility innovation partnership support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
OVIN Technology Pilot Zones
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Pilot automotive and mobility solutions in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Sarnia, Toronto, Windsor, Ontario
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for job-creating growth projects in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 3 : Operating support for export support organizations
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Operating support for export and investment organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada

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Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program (SBVCTC)

Marine Biotechnology Research Centre (MBRC)

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MaRS — Supply AI

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McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship — Startup Incubator Programs

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Music PEI Funding Program

Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour

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Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development

Northern Ontario Defence Opportunities (NODO) Program

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Nova Scotia — Export Development Program

Nova Scotia digital media tax credit

Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund

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Nova Scotia Talent Trust Scholarship

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NRC — Wind tunnel testing facility

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NRC — Zebrafish research facility