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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.

2393 opportunities available
Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 1

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Funding for producers to improve and expand water storage and irrigation infrastructure aimed at enhancing agricultural water supply, efficiency, and sustainability.
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
CHRC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

CHRC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)

Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC)
Create paid work opportunities for students in arts and culture
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI)
Grant and FundingArchived

Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI)

Recyc-Québec
Supports organic waste management projects for businesses and institutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Implementation Readiness Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Implementation Readiness Fund

Government of Canada
Support for deploying GHG emissions reduction technology projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
Business Retention and Expansion Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Business Retention and Expansion Program

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador business check-up
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant

Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises
Expert AdviceOpen

PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises

Public Services and Procurement Canada
Free advice on how to sell to the Government of Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Tenders — Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

Tenders — Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)

Launch Lab
Assistance for technology based businesses in Southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCES
Tourism Financing Assistance — Operating Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Tourism Financing Assistance — Operating Loan

Government of Prince Edward Island
Loan to finance tourism operating costs in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT

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Manufacturing and Processing Assistance - Operating Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Manufacturing and Processing Assistance - Operating Loan

Government of Prince Edward Island
Loan to purchase inventory or for day-to-day operating costs in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers
Wage Subsidies And InternsSuspended

EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)
Electricity sector employers can hire skilled newcomers with subsidies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program
Grant and FundingClosed

CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program

Government of British Columbia
Encourages adoption of zero-emission vehicles in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000,000
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Centech Acceleration
Expert AdviceClosed

Centech Acceleration

Centech
Advice for tech startups to accelerate AI solutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY

Access over 3000 different funding opportunities

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Experience Ontario 2024
Grant and FundingClosed

Experience Ontario 2024

Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS)
Support for Ontario's tourism festivals and events.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $125,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot

Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Employment and training services
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
BDIC — Term Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

BDIC — Term Loans

Government of the Northwest Territories
Term loans for Northwest Territories businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF)

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Provincial funding for sustainable energy-efficient fisheries practices
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Workforce Development Stream
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Workforce Development Stream

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Northern Ontario internships bolster workforce through strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Download the official 2025 grants guide

Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities

Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in BC
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in BC

Innovation Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Innovation program  — Call for First-time Adopter Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Innovation program — Call for First-time Adopter Projects

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Encouraging innovation through early technology adoption partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Farm Debt Mediation Service
Expert AdviceOpen

Farm Debt Mediation Service

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Financial counselling and mediation for farmers in financial difficulty.
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Concept Definition
Grant and FundingClosed

Interactive Digital Media Fund — Concept Definition

Government of Ontario
Money for conceptual digital media projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

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MASC AgriInsurance
Grant and FundingOpen

MASC AgriInsurance

Government of Manitoba
Agricultural insurance for Manitoba crops
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Business services
Expert AdviceOpen

ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Business services

ACCLR Info entrepreneurs
Guidance for business project success in Western Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund

Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Grants to develop creative content for screen in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $22,500
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Société de Développement économique de la Colombie-Britanique
Expert AdviceOpen

Société de Développement économique de la Colombie-Britanique

Government of British Columbia
Support for Francophone SMEs in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Assurance Systems Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Assurance Systems Program

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funds for risk management on Prince Edward Island farms
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES

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Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative supports agriculture and food sector resiliency
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
Grant and FundingOpen

ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada non-profit
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness
Grant and FundingOpen

Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness

Government of Manitoba
Supports agri-processing sector modernization, growth, and sustainability in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $2,500,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Community Economic Expansion Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Community Economic Expansion Program

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)
Funding to create jobs for Manitoba First Nations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
NRC — Multidirectional Wave Basin - Research Facility
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Multidirectional Wave Basin - Research Facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Multidirectional wave basin in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION

Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant

Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Private Sector)
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Private Sector)

Indigenous Services Canada
Funding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Growth financing solutions for Canadian companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborate on human health therapeutics R&D
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Tourism Development Program (TDP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Tourism Development Program (TDP)

Tourism Saskatchewan
Supports Saskatchewan tourism businesses in expansion and experience development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $40,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Space Technology Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Space Technology Development Program

Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Funding for space R&D
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

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Hire for Talent
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Hire for Talent

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Resources to build an inclusive workforce in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Yukon Tourism Training Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Yukon Tourism Training Fund

Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon
Funding for tourism industry training in Yukon
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Evol — Conventional loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Evol — Conventional loan

Evol
Loans for diversified and inclusive Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $450,000
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Agriculture Stewardship Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Agriculture Stewardship Program

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding for beneficial agriculture management practices in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
CyberSecure Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed

CyberSecure Canada

Innovation Canada
Protect your business and its stakeholders from cyber threats
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

Access over 3000 different funding opportunities

Try the helloDarwin platform today and find programs that fit your needs

The helloDarwin application makes it easy to unlock grants so your business can grow faster—with less hassle and more impact.

NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Energy efficient building testing in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Intrapreneurship program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Intrapreneurship program

Venture for Canada
Fellowship program offering paid work experience to diverse students
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
ACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

ACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Grant and FundingOpen

PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Money to future-proof your business in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Inclusion Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Inclusion Program

Government of Saskatchewan
Funding for childcare services in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Download the official 2025 grants guide

Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities

Understand the different funding programs and find the best options for your business.

Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen

B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2

Government of British Columbia
Business consultant for Indigenous entrepreneurs in B.C.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Farm Land Identification Program
Tax CreditsOpen

Farm Land Identification Program

Government of New Brunswick
New Brunswick property tax deferral for farmland preservation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Supporting CleanTech innovation in New Brunswick businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $160,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Commercial/Agriculture Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Commercial/Agriculture Loans

Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation Inc. (SIEF)
Commercial and agricultural First Nations business loans in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL

Innovation Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed

ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Risk Management and Food Safety
Grant and FundingOpen

Risk Management and Food Safety

Government of New Brunswick
Funding for assurance systems in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups

WeBC
Mentors for women entrepreneurs in B.C
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Junior Exploration Assistance Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Junior Exploration Assistance Program

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Money for the discovery of new mineral districts in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $225,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY

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NRC — Wheel bearing and brake testing facility
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Wheel bearing and brake testing facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Wheel bearing and brake facility testing in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
SOCCA – Support and coaching
Expert AdviceOpen

SOCCA – Support and coaching

SOCCA
Advice and coaching for First Nations-owned businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
NRC — Zebrafish research facility
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Zebrafish research facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Zebrafish research facility in Halifax
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
PrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

PrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in the Prairie region
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)

Government of Manitoba
The program funds Manitoba climate change resiliency projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant

Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality
Grant and FundingOpen

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality

Ville de La Tuque
Vitalization support in regional and rural areas, 2020-2026
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Small Business Property Tax Subclass
Tax CreditsOpen

Small Business Property Tax Subclass

City of Toronto
Toronto offers small business property tax reduction program
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
The Tourism Growth Program provides $108 million over 3 years to support local tourism businesses and not-for-profits.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Tourism Destination Development Fund

Government of Yukon
Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $375,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION

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Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream

Government of Ontario
Ontario's Forest Biomass Program: fostering sustainable economic growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $130,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund  (FAE) – Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

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

MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Non-repayable financial support for new businesses in Joliette
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $7,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Grant and FundingClosed

OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Tourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpen

Tourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supporting tourism growth in Atlantic Canada through strategic investments
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
EUREKA!
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

EUREKA!

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Funds for international R&D projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
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Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Student Summer Employment Program — Post‐secondary
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Student Summer Employment Program — Post‐secondary

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Money to hire summer students in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario technology development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Tourism Growth Program in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Growth Program in British Columbia

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Invests strategically in British Columbia's tourism sector growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Agri-Food Market Development and Access
Grant and FundingClosed

Agri-Food Market Development and Access

Government of New Brunswick
Money for New Brunswick agrifood businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $45,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

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Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund

Government of Yukon
Supports Yukon's tourism marketing and visitor attraction efforts
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund (CTIF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund (CTIF)

Government of Yukon
Training grant for employees in Yukon cultural industries sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Yukon Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Yukon Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit

Government of Yukon
Tax credit for Yukon manufacturing and processing
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborate on nanotechnology R&D
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Continental Defense and Security Technologies
Grant and FundingClosed

Continental Defense and Security Technologies

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Seek innovative prototypes for real-life government testing
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,300,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

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Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Supports economic recovery for businesses in Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $90,000
  • Up to 4% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
SK Startup Institute — Business Advising
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

SK Startup Institute — Business Advising

Government of Saskatchewan
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge
Grant and FundingClosed

NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Accelerating sustainable manufacturing innovation in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
BC book publishing tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

BC book publishing tax credit

Government of British Columbia
Tax credit for British Columbia book publishers
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
Support for Alberta women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUT

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Community Futures Treaty Seven — Business Support Services
Expert AdviceOpen

Community Futures Treaty Seven — Business Support Services

Community Futures Treaty Seven
Business planning help for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCES
Agricultural Insurance
Grant and FundingOpen

Agricultural Insurance

Government of New Brunswick
Agricultural insurance for New Brunswick crops
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
EDC  — Export Help Hub
Expert AdviceOpen

EDC — Export Help Hub

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Expert advice to expand internationally
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Numeric loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Numeric loan

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest
Supports digital transformation for increased business efficiency and growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Grant and FundingClosed

PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Funding to recover Canada’s aerospace sector in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Canada's Smartest Kitchen
Expert AdviceOpen

Canada's Smartest Kitchen

Holland College
Food product innovation facility
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
CDEM — Microcredit
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CDEM — Microcredit

Corporation de développement économique montagnaise (CDEM)
Supports eligible businesses with competitive loans and microfinancing
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
CDEM — Term loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CDEM — Term loan

Corporation de développement économique montagnaise (CDEM)
Financial support for business start-up, acquisition, or expansion
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Regular loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Regular loan

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest
Business funding for development, innovation, and job creation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT

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SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Relève & transfert loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Relève & transfert loan

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest
Financing for business acquisition and ownership transition
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Green Strategy Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Green Strategy Fund

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest
Supporting sustainable practices with appealing financing options
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Grant and FundingOpen

OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Ontario pre-seed fund for early-stage tech start-ups
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program
Other SupportOpen

Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program

Accelerate Okanagan
Mentoring to grow a BC startup
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT

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Eligible Funding
  • Min. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education

Government of New Brunswick
Agriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Northern Ontario Angels
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Northern Ontario Angels

Northern Ontario Angels (NOA)
Investment readiness support in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Initiatives program (FIP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Initiatives program (FIP)

Tourisme Montréal
Funding for innovative and sustainable Montreal tourism projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Creative Saskatchewan - Feature Film & TV Production
Grant and FundingOpen

Creative Saskatchewan - Feature Film & TV Production

Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for Saskatchewan film and TV production projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

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ERACM program - Business support: assistance and financing
Grant and FundingOpen

ERACM program - Business support: assistance and financing

Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM)
Business funding and support for innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $24,750
  • Up to 55% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Environmental Farm Plan Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Environmental Farm Plan Program

Government of British Columbia
Agri-environmental risk assessment in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Market Development and Access
Grant and FundingOpen

Market Development and Access

Government of New Brunswick
Funding for emerging market opportunities in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $45,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees

Government of Manitoba
Loans for Manitoba agricultural producers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Adjustment Services
Grant and FundingOpen

Adjustment Services

Government of New Brunswick
Funding to support human resource management
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

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CanNor — IDEANorth
Grant and FundingOpen

CanNor — IDEANorth

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
IDEANorth promotes Northern economic diversification and development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $6,000,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding to support employers toward economic recovery
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Patent
Other SupportOpen

Patent

Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Provides exclusive rights for inventions through patent applications
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Money to support publishing Canadian literature
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
EDC — Indigenous Business
Expert AdviceOpen

EDC — Indigenous Business

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Export help for Indigenous businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

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NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Indoor model ocean facility in St. John's, Newfoundland
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform

Invest Ottawa
Support for high-growth product-based tech firms
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti Procurement
Grant and FundingOpen

Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti Procurement

Government of Nunavut
Bid adjustment on Nunavut contracts
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada - Manitoba Job Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada - Manitoba Job Grant

Government of Manitoba
Money for employee training in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingOpen

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick

Government of New Brunswick
Funds for agri-food sustainability in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

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Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding

Government of British Columbia
Financial support for BC family and group child-care providers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
LRCC — Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program
Grant and FundingOpen

LRCC — Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program

Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
Money for Metis Women-owned businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Advancing Agri-Food Processing
Grant and FundingOpen

Advancing Agri-Food Processing

Government of New Brunswick
New Brunswick agri-food product development funding
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Canada emergency wage subsidy (CEWS)
Wage Subsidies And InternsArchived

Canada emergency wage subsidy (CEWS)

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Provides wage support to eligible Canadian employers during COVID-19
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Aquaculture Loan Program
Loans and Capital investmentsArchived

Aquaculture Loan Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Loan for aquaculture businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT

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NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024
Grant and FundingArchived

NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Support the commercialization of AI/ML solutions in Canadian manufacturing
Eligible Funding
  • From $1 to $2,100,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA

PROMPT
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for ICT
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program
Grant and FundingArchived

Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program

Colleges and Institutes Canada
Financial incentive for employers in construction and manufacturing
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCES
Call for projects: Innovation and growth
Grant and FundingArchived

Call for projects: Innovation and growth

PME MTL
Montreal grant supports innovative business projects in strategic sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
SDTC — Scale Up Funding
Grant and FundingArchived

SDTC — Scale Up Funding

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
Funding for high-growth Canadian companies advancing sustainable technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $4,000,000
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Grant and FundingArchived

PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
Grant and FundingArchived

Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports innovative wood construction to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Sustainable Development Technology Canada — Scale Up Funding
Grant and FundingArchived

Sustainable Development Technology Canada — Scale Up Funding

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
Funding catalyst for emerging sustainable technology companies in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Capital Synergie
Tax CreditsArchived

Capital Synergie

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $225,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024
Grant and FundingArchived

CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024

Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Advancing livestock efficiency through technological innovation and research
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs
Grant and FundingArchived

The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs

PROMPT
AI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec Businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $350,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope
Grant and FundingArchived

The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope

PROMPT
Quebec's AI innovation funding program for collaborations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Magnet — Student Work Placement Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Magnet — Student Work Placement Program

Magnet
Money to hire students for work-integrated learning
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $7,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

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