Government Funding for Established Businesses
Access to funding is crucial for businesses, whether to launch a new project, innovate, or simply grow. In Canada, there are numerous grants and funding programs available to support businesses in their development. This support is provided by various levels of government, as well as private organizations and financial institutions. Understanding the available funding options, knowing how to obtain these grants, and preparing a solid business plan are essential steps to maximize your chances of success.
2647 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Financial Assistance
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Financial support for technology innovations
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) — Tax Incentive Program
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)Scientific research and experimental development tax credit
Eligible Funding
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
PSCE – Component 2
Investissement Québec (IQ)Non-repayable funding to support SMEs’ export market diversification
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Enhancing productivity through food industry automation assistance
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $150,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)Wage subsidies for quality summer work experiences for young Canadians aged 15 to 30
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
CanExport GAC-Led Delegations
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)Cost-sharing support for SMEs joining GAC-led trade delegations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component
Hydro-QuébecHydro-Québec's energy efficiency program for enterprises
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
ESSOR – Component 1C: Support for investment projects (implementing a digital plan)
Investissement Québec (IQ)Support for investment projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
SCALE AI — Acceleration
Scale AI ClusterSupports Canadian AI startups and SMEs focused on value chains
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Development of E-Business Tax Credit (CDAE)
Investissement Québec (IQ)Tax credit for development of a Quebec e-business
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Tax CreditsOpen
Research, Innovation and Commercialization Tax Credit (CRIC)
Gouvernement du QuébecRefundable tax credit for Quebec business R&D and precommercialization
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Accueillez un stagiaire
Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ)Quebec internship wage subsidies for diverse student inclusion
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Tax CreditsOpen
Clean Technology Manufacturing (CTM) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)Incentivize Canadian companies to invest in clean technology
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Clean Technology (CT) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Offer up to 30% refundable credit for capital investments in new clean technologies in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Strategic Innovation Fund supports transformative Canadian economic investments
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI)
Global Innovation Clusters (GIC)Funding to enhance supply chains with AI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) — Industrial Facility Track
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Support for the implementation of energy efficiency and energy management solutions
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for biofood exports - individual projects
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)SEB supports Quebec agri-food market expansion outside Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) Program
Transport Canada (TC)Incentives to purchase or lease medium- heavy-duty ZEVs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Innovation Tax Credit (OITC)
Ontario Ministry of FinanceRefundable tax credit for R&D in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Up to 8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems
Gouvernement du QuébecFunding to optimize the operation of building mechanical systems
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Supports energy-efficient retrofits for Canadian freight fleets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP)
Government of ManitobaSupports Manitoba SMEs to expand exports through trade events
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Funding for collaborative AI-driven advanced manufacturing projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500,000 to $3,200,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingSuspended
Individual Market Access Support (SIAM)
Aliments du QuébecMarket Access Support for Quebec Food Processors
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Panorama Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports export diversification with financial services and expert guidance
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE)
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports Québec exporters impacted by new U.S. tariffs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative Export Canada (CEC) — Export-Ready Stream
Canadian HeritageFunding for Canadian creative industry exports
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation
Gouvernement du QuébecNovaScience promotes scientific culture and innovation development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Youth Employment Program (YEP)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Money to hire a student
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Green Freight Program — Repower and Replace
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Funding for Canadian freight industry to reduce emissions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
CFIN Innovation Booster
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)Funding to advance and commercialize food innovation
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Workforce Training Measure (MFOR)
Gouvernement du QuébecWorkforce Development Program Supporting Employee Training in Québec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Export and cultural visibility support program
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)Financing for Quebec cultural exports
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 160,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Expert AdviceClosed
Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1
Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ)Digital transformation plan for Quebec construction industry
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Ecocamionnage Program — Logistics Project Component
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of QuebecGreenhouse emission reduction aid for freight transport
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Innovation and Productivity for Québec manufacturing companies (SIPEM) - Part 1
PROMPTSupports technological innovation for Quebec manufacturing productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Electricity Management Systems
Hydro-QuébecMoney for energy management systems in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 175,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Innovative Solutions Canada Program
Innovation CanadaFunding for Canadian SMEs to develop and test innovations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Mitacs Accelerate
MitacsConnect organizations with academia for research and innovation collaboration
Eligible Funding
- From $7,500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Innovation and Productivity for Québec manufacturing companies (SIPEM) - Part 2
PROMPTBoost productivity through targeted technological innovations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
NRC IRAP – Support for clean technology
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Funding for Canadian SMEs advancing innovative clean technology commercialization
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Support program for regional agriculture and agri-food development
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Riipen — Level UP
RiipenTop student talent to help with short-term projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Mitacs Accelerate International
MitacsFunding to collaborate with international researchers
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Transformation Offensive Program (OTN) — Stream 1 – Support
Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ)Support for Quebec's food processing digital transformation initiative
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $25,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
ISED — Artificial intelligence (AI)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports testing innovative AI prototypes for Canadian government needs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Tax credit for commercialization of intellectual property (IP) in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
CanExport SMEs
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)Supports Canadian SMEs’ export activities in new international markets
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
ESSOR – Component 1B: Support for investment projects (digital diagnostics)
Investissement Québec (IQ)Support for investment projects through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ESSOR – Component 2: Support for investment projects promoting productivity and business expansion
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports business productivity and expansion through technological investment
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employee Wage Subsidy
Gouvernement du QuébecSubsidy to hire people having trouble finding work in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Tax CreditsOpen
Investment and innovation tax credit (IITC)
Revenu QuébecTax credit for investment and innovation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Roulez Vert — Multi-unit building charging station rebate
Gouvernement du QuébecFinancial assistance for charging stations for multi-unit residential buildings
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Global Innovation Clusters
Innovation CanadaFinancial assistance to work in collaboration on innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Expert AdviceOpen
NRC IRAP Support for Intellectual Property
National Research Council Canada (NRC)IP Advisory services for your innovations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative Export Canada (CEC) — Export Development Stream (EDS)
Canadian HeritageCanadian Creative Export supports global market expansion for creative industries
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $90,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
Technology and Business Demonstration
Hydro-QuébecFinancial support to demonstrate electricity saving technology in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000 to $90,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
PSCE – Component 1
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports Quebec businesses in strategic supply chain integration
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M
Telefilm CanadaFinancing for French-language feature films
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $500,000
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program — Support for the position of innovation and commercialization manager
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)NovaScience fund supports creating innovation and commercialization roles
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Pavilion Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Supports Canadian exporters at major international food trade shows
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 2
Investissement Québec (IQ)Fund to renovate hotels and create new tourist accommodation facilities in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Grant and FundingOpen
IP for Business
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)Intellectual property training, tools and expertise
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program
ECO CanadaMoney to hire students for an environmental co-op
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)Labour tax credit for producing Canadian films or videos
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Farm Equipment Financing
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)Financing for agricultural equipment
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women Entrepreneur Program
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)Support for women in agriculture, agribusiness and food and beverage
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities
Gouvernement du QuébecSubsidy to hire immigrants and visible minorities in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1
Investissement Québec (IQ)Loans to develop Quebec tourist attractions
Eligible Funding
- From $150,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosed
ISDE — Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)AI solutions for research security and open-source intelligence advancement
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Compensation Program for the Restaurant Sector
Revenu QuébecSupports restaurant sector technology transition with financial compensation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)Supports equality initiatives for sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Expanded Energy Management Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)Funding to strengthen facility energy management and efficiency initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
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Grant and FundingClosed
Program for efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport - Infrastructure and equipment component
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of QuebecSupports infrastructure projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transportation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Other SupportOpen
Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream
Innovation CanadaSell your innovation to government
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
XLerate Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)Pay-for-performance funding for large-scale Ontario energy-efficiency projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Mitacs — Elevate
MitacsElevate: Empowering research partnerships with postdoctoral talent and funding
Eligible Funding
- From $30,000 to $120,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP) - Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Supports pork sector preparedness for African swine fever emergencies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Efficient Solutions Program — Agricultural Component
Hydro-QuébecMaximize your farm's energy efficiency and save money with the Enhanced Efficient Solutions Program
Eligible Funding
- From $100 to $200,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
PAMT — Workplace Apprenticeship
Gouvernement du QuébecWorkplace Apprenticeship pairs experienced workers with apprentices
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Protein Industries Canada — Technology Leadership
Protein Industries CanadaFunding for collaborative projects on plant protein
Eligible Funding
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) - Northern Ontario
Government of CanadaFunds to accelerate business growth in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
PSCE – Component 3
Investissement Québec (IQ)Support for Large Enterprises in Their Structural Projects on International Markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
GHG Challenge Program - Industry
Environnement Québec (MELCC)Supports major industrial projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit (ORDTC)
Ontario Ministry of FinanceNon-refundable tax credit for R&D in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 1
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)Subsidy for ecodesign projects for recyclable food packaging and containers in Quebec.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program – Projects
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Supports innovative agricultural research to advance sector sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP) - Research and Education Component
Transport Canada (TC)Funding for rail safety infrastructure, research, and education projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Other SupportOpen
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW)
Government of CanadaHire skilled temporary foreign workers
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP)
Transport Canada (TC)Funds projects to enhance road safety and reduce traffic injuries
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Pilot Project Component
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of QuebecSupports clean technology pilot projects in maritime, air, and rail
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Other SupportOpen
Hire a permanent foreign worker
Refugees and Citizenship CanadaHelp to hire permanent foreign workers
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Employment Consultation — Human Resources Management Support
Gouvernement du QuébecHR management support through Concertation pour l'emploi initiative
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,800 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Roulez Vert — Rebate for charging station at work
Gouvernement du QuébecGet financial aid to install electric charging stations at your Quebec business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 49,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Fonds Écoleader — Specific implementation support
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)Écoleader supports sustainable business practices and clean technology
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Fonds Écoleader — Specific location support – Component 2 business collaboration
Le Fonds ÉcoleaderMoney for green business collaborations in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriInnovate Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Repayable contributions for agri-sector innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canada Book Fund (CBF) — Support for Organizations – Internships
Canadian HeritageFinancial support for internships in the book industry
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 22,500 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
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