Business Expansion Grants for 2026
Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.
1223 opportunities available
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Regional Funds
Offers tailored financing and support for regional SME growth
Grant and FundingArchived
Kakivak Association — Small Tool Grants
Funding for Inuit artists and craftspeople to buy essential tools
Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Development Fund — Tier 3
Funding for large business projects in Yukon
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Asia Market Development Program
Market entry support for Atlantic exporters
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations – Funding for infrastructures supporting private innovation (PSO, component 4b)
Funding for private innovation infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Product and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations
Supports agricultural organizations developing new products and markets
Grant and FundingClosed
OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives
Funding for Ontario music industry growth initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Conference Fund
Funding for Memorial University conferences and events
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations
Funding for health solutions in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Expert AdviceOpen
Europe Market Development Program
Development support for Atlantic exporting companies
Expert AdviceClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators
International acceleration support for small technology firms
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Accelerate HER PEI
Mentorship program for women-led PEI businesses
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
SFU VentureLabs
Scale-up support for science, cleantech and deeptech startups
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses
Financial backing for technology R&D in Atlantic Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Moonshot for Mining, Minerals and Manufacturing (M4M3)
Dual-use ISRU innovation for mining and manufacturing
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
GreenCentre Canada
Advice and facilities for chemical and materials innovations
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)
Supports Ontario SMEs to strengthen supply chains and expand markets
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
FinDev Canada Financing and Investment
Financing and investment for development-focused businesses
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Commercial/Agriculture Loans
Commercial and agricultural First Nations business loans in Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3
Supports collaborative projects among Quebec social economy organizations
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
SHRF Mobilize Grant
Supports health knowledge mobilization in practice
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program
Funding for SMEs in Southern Ontario to grow, innovate and compete
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Assistance for technology based businesses in Southern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Export Market Access Program (EMAP)
Money to enhance export marketing for Prince Edward Island businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative
Support for inclusive agri-food business growth
Grant and FundingClosed
Automotive Innovation Challenge (AIC)
Support for Ontario automotive talent and learning
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA)
Financing for business growth in Beauharnois
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Cost-share funding for Ontario farmers
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Alberta supports growth in value-added food sectors
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Support for emerging artists in the capital aged 18 to 35 years
Funding for emerging young artists
Grant and FundingArchived
CRIBIQ — PSO-Bioproducts and bioprocesses
Innovative support for bioproducts and bioprocesses development
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle
Loan for young professionals to develop a side business
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Feasibility Studies
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Winnipeg Heritage Incentive Programs
Funding for heritage-led development in Winnipeg
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed
Audience Development Funding
Support for arts audience research and engagement
Grant and FundingOpen
PEI - Export Trade Assistance
Funding to explore new global opportunities in PEI
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCLF — Small Business Loans
Offers loans for small business startup or expansion
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Funding to support business growth in the Prairies
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Strategic Investments
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT), Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Money for strategic projects in Northwest Territories
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Program Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories business loans and counselling
Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Collaborative AI and quantum innovation support
Grant and FundingOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Industry, Energy and Technology
Supports Newfoundland and Labrador businesses to innovate and expand markets
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Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel
Travel support for Indigenous arts opportunities
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Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Investment Fund
Supports Ontario local food and agriculture projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
Accelerating Canadian clean energy technology innovation and commercialization
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)
Refundable tax credit for Ontario productions
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects
Capital for forest sector innovations
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
INMD Institute Community Support (ICS) Program (2025/2026)
Support for INMD-relevant research and training activities
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Partial Upgrading Program
Funding for bitumen upgrading technologies
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit
Funding for national assurance system projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 4
Supports market access and procurement for social economy enterprises
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
BioTalent — Science Horizons Youth Internship
Subsidized environmental STEM intern
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Bio Innovation Grant (BIG)
Funding for biosciences research infrastructure
Grant and FundingOpen
Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Financing for Saskatchewan Métis entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Theatrical exhibition program
Support for Canadian film exhibition in cinemas
Grant and FundingClosed
The Ecosystem Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
Funding for non-profit organizations supporting 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs in Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Lab-to-Market Fund
Accelerates commercialization of new or improved technologies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Agriculture Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to Brazil
Supports Canadian agtech SMEs in R&D collaboration with Brazil
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec
Funding support for Indigenous tourism growth in Québec
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement
Funding for tourism product development in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Action Support Program (RASP)
Support for regional actions in Capitale-Nationale and Lévis
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
BC Tech Growth Programs
Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
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Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)
Money to invest in tech startups in Sask.
Grant and FundingClosed
FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM (FVPP) PREVENTION PROJECT
Funding for Indigenous family violence prevention projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development
Canada-UK collaborative R&D projects for commercialization potential
Tax CreditsOpen
Economic Diversification and Growth Enterprises
Incentives to grow new business in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Disability Benefits (Veterans Affairs Canada)
Tax-free support for service-related disabilities
Grant and FundingArchived
Lac-Mégantic Economic Assistance Fund (FAELM)
Supports economic development and job creation in Lac-Mégantic
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Strategic Projects Assistance | Call for Projects Distribution of Song Performances in College and Secondary School Settings
Support for school-based song performance distribution
Grant and FundingClosed
Project Development Fund
Supports film and TV project development in British Columbia
Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
The aquahacking challenge
Free water innovation program with seed funding
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Africa's Business Heroes (ABH) Prize
Support for African entrepreneurs with funding and mentorship
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovation Platform Partnerships Program
Supports Alberta health innovation platforms
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Le programme aquaentrepreneur
Commercial support for Quebec water-tech companies
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
College-Industry Innovation (CII) Grant
Supports research infrastructure and innovation capacity
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia innovation equity tax credit
Tax credit for innovative Nova Scotia corporations
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Futurpreneur Canada Indigenous Program
Startup financing and mentorship for young Indigenous entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec Housing Industry Development Program (PADIQH)
Funding for Quebec housing industry projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Miriam Bennett Artist-in-Residence
One-year residency with mentorship and support
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Saskatchewan Product Development Program (PDP)
Funding for Saskatchewan value-added agri-food innovation
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Travel grant
Travel support for professional artists
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
CFI — Research Facilities Navigator
Directory of Canadian research facilities
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Synchronex
Québec network supporting innovation projects
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