Business Expansion Grants for 2026

Boost your business expansion with targeted grants available in 2026.

1567 programs

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for business start-up and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for social economy business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund
MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
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
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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
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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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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources
Timeline
Open Date : June 18, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Industry, Energy and Technology
Supports Newfoundland and Labrador businesses to innovate and expand markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
NL, Canada
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
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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
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia — Export Development Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Support for export growth outside Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 3, 2026 · Closing date : March 10, 2027
NS, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities of Nova Scotia
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
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
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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
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
Ontario, Quebec, 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
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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
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Nanotube fabrication and prototyping support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Applied research for printable electronics solutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Refrigerated material test laboratory (Cold test labs) Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cold test lab in St. John's, Newfoundland
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NL, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Specialized aircraft for aeronautical testing and research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
NRC — Zebrafish research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Industry testing with zebrafish models
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Halifax, NS, Canada
Grant and 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
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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
Other SupportOpen
NWT Business Incentive Policy
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Preference for NWT businesses in government procurement
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supporting French-language arts presenters in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
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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
Grant and FundingOpen
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Organic Industry Development - Implementation of Strategic Initiatives
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Funding to support organic farming in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Organic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Funding to help Prince Edward Island organic businesses increase market share
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
PE, Canada
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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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 6, 2022
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
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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
PartÉS — Programme d’appui pour ressources techniques en économie sociale
Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
Technical support funding for social economy businesses
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $15,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2027
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Partners in scholarships Canada
Universities Canada
Scholarship program administration support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Passport to Markets
Creative BC
Travel support for B.C. creative media professionals
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
PEC Winegrowers Association (PECWA) Bursary
The County Foundation
Annual bursary for wine industry studies
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PEI - Export Trade Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Funding to explore new global opportunities in PEI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PEI — Business Development Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Business training and planning funding for agri-businesses in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Piano 2017
Montreal International Music Competition (CMIM)
International piano competition with major prizes
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Prairie Agtech Validation Program
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research experts
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) — Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Financing support for pandemic-affected businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Support for Francophone economic development projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Francophone economic development in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Francophone business support in the Prairies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Support for innovation ecosystems across the Prairie provinces
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Prêt de prédémarrage
Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
Pre-startup financing for social economy businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
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Other SupportOpen
Price Pooling Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Agricultural price protection for marketing agencies
Eligible Funding
Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Supporting collaborative industrial research to cut GHGs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 2, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Printed Book Rebate
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
GST/HST rebate guidance for printed books
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Private Archives Processing Support Program
National Library and Archives of Quebec (BANQ)
Support for processing private historical archives
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $20,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Prix Clément-Marchand Société des écrivains de la Mauricie
The SSJB Foundation of Mauricie (SSJB)
Supports emerging literary talent in the region
Eligible Funding
From $250 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
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Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Support for agri-food product and market growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Product and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports agricultural organizations developing new products and markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Program to Support the Positioning of Québec Alcoholic Beverages — Stream 2: Reserved Designations and Value-Added Claims
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports certification and positioning of Québec alcoholic products
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 2% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Programme d'aide à la création
Prim (PRIM)
Support for independent media art creation
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Programme de réussite économique pour les femmes de Jordanie
Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
Supports women’s economic empowerment in Jordan
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Programme de soutien à la diffusion des connaissances sur le Québec
AIEQ (AIEQ)
Financial support for Quebec knowledge initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)
Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
Supports commercialization and research centres
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Programme parcours d'accès aux soins et au traitement (PACT)
World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH)
Improves care access for bleeding disorders
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Project Development Fund
Creative BC
Supports B.C. film, TV, and documentary development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : April 27, 2026 · Closing date : March 31, 2027
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream
Telefilm Canada
Support for established Canadian film festivals and markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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Business Expansion Grants for 2026

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

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

MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund

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

Municipal Accommodations Tax Fund

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Municipal and Regional Cultural Development Agreements

Music PEI Funding Program

Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour

NBIF Innovation Voucher

NBIF Startup Investment Fund

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Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society funding programs

New Small Business Tax Deduction

Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program

Newfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program

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NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Quantum Program

Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway

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

Northern Ontario Defence Opportunities (NODO) Program

Nova Scotia — Export Development Program

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Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund

Nova Scotia innovation equity tax credit

Nova Scotia Talent Trust Scholarship

NRC — Wind tunnel testing facility

NRC — Advanced Electronics and Photonics Research Centre

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NRC — Aerospace Research Centre

NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation

NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology

NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre

NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant

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NRC — Marine research station

NRC — Medical device facilities

NRC — Multidirectional Wave Basin - Research Facility

NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre

NRC — Nanotubes production research facility

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NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility

NRC — Refrigerated material test laboratory (Cold test labs) Research Facility

NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet

NRC — Zebrafish research facility

NRC IRAP – Defence Industry Assist (DI Assist)

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Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund

Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation — Business Financing and Advisory Services

NWT Arts Business Support Fund

NWT Business Incentive Policy

OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects

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OAC — Market Development Travel

OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies

OBIO — Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN)

OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)

OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)

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OCLF — Small Business Loans

Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit

Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit

Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive

Oil Infrastructure Investment Program (OIIP)

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On-Farm Value-Added Program

Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC)

Ontario Export Services

Ontario Forest Biomass Program

Ontario Music Investment Fund

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Ontario Shortline Railway Investment Tax Credit

Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)

Opportunities New Brunswick — Mentorship

Organic Industry Development - Implementation of Strategic Initiatives

Organic Industry Development — Increasing Market Competitiveness

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Other Initiatives Program (OIP)