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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.

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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
NRC — Heavy vehicle tilt research facilities
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Heavy vehicle tilt research facilities

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Heavy vehicle tilt testing in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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
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

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.

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
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Contribution Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Contribution Fund

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)
Financial support for Manitoba First Nation businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
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
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
Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program

City of Toronto
Reduce business costs for eligible new constructions and expansions in targeted sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION

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Call for Indigenous Producers for an ISO Delegation to Cannes International Film Festival
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for Indigenous Producers for an ISO Delegation to Cannes International Film Festival

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Supports Indigenous film producers attending Cannes Producers Network
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $4,500
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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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Business Energy Rebates
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Energy Rebates

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Rebates on energy efficiency equipment in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $4,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
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
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCES
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
ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Funding for innovative oil sands tailings and water solutions
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000,000 to $15,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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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
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Manitoba paid work experience tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba paid work experience tax credit

Government of Manitoba
Wage subsidy for trainees working in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
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

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Community Futures Ontario  — Access to Capital
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Community Futures Ontario — Access to Capital

Community Futures Ontario (CFO)
Loan for businesses and social enterprises in rural Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment
Grant and FundingOpen

innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment

innovÉÉ
Support for SMEs innovating in sustainable transportation and mobility
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $350,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
ACOA Industrial and Technological Benefits policy
Other SupportOpen

ACOA Industrial and Technological Benefits policy

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Help with defence procurement for Atlantic contractors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Evol — Conventional start-up loan
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Evol — Conventional start-up loan

Evol
Loans for diversified and inclusive ownership start-ups in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Heritage Grants - Heritage Façade Rehabilitation Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Grants - Heritage Façade Rehabilitation Program

City of Vancouver
Supports restoration and seismic upgrades of heritage building façades
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects

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Grain Financial Protection Program (GFPP)
Other SupportOpen

Grain Financial Protection Program (GFPP)

Agricorp
Protects grain producers and storage owners from financial loss
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Rebate Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Rebate Program

NB Power
Supports business energy efficiency upgrades in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Equity investments for Canadian entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
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
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

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.

Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Business Investment Program — Equity Investment

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

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
Ontario small business deduction (SBD)
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario small business deduction (SBD)

Ontario Ministry of Finance
Reduces income tax for eligible Ontario small businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 8.3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
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
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

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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
Transal — Alu 4.0, Digital Locomotive
Grant and FundingClosed

Transal — Alu 4.0, Digital Locomotive

Transal
Supports Quebec aluminum industry's digital transformation initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $400,000
  • Up to 46.3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities
Grant and FundingOpen

Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for renewable energy and capacity building projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
British Columbia film and television tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

British Columbia film and television tax credit

BC Ministry of Finance
Tax credits for eligible film and television productions in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec

Revenu Québec
Incentive for eligible Quebec companies producing qualifying biofuels
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Access over 3000 different funding opportunities

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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
New Ventures BC — Venture Accelerator Program
Expert AdviceOpen

New Ventures BC — Venture Accelerator Program

Government of British Columbia
Distance accelerator for early-stage technology in BC
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Low Carbon Communities
Grant and FundingClosed

Low Carbon Communities

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for low-carbon solutions projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Trade Mission Support Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Trade Mission Support Program

Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Export assistance for not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects

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.

Enbridge Gas Quebec —  Cash incentives – Condensing Water Heater
Grant and FundingOpen

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Condensing Water Heater

Enbridge Gas Quebec
Financial aid for energy-efficient commercial water heater installations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans

Ulnooweg
Small loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $750,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYBUSINESS BUYOUT
Small Business Support Program — Sustainable Livelihood Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Small Business Support Program — Sustainable Livelihood Fund

Government of Nunavut
Funds for tourism, arts & crafts and harvesting sectors in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
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
Investment Banking — Corporate Finance
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Investment Banking — Corporate Finance

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Financing for cultural businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

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Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Eligible Funding
  • From $40,000 to $330,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
Tax credit for Gaspésie and selected maritime regions of Quebec
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for Gaspésie and selected maritime regions of Quebec

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Tax credit for creating employment in Gaspésie and Maritime Regions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
SODEC — Support for entrepreneurial development — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

SODEC — Support for entrepreneurial development — Stream 1

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Support for enhancing cultural businesses' entrepreneurial development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Nanotubes production research facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Nanotube facility in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

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Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant

Government of Alberta
Grant for Alberta post-production labour costs
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $200,000
  • Up to 18% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Business Investment Program — Term Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Business Investment Program — Term Loan

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Loan for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
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
Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Beyond Combustion (BBC) Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Beyond Combustion (BBC) Program

Alberta Innovates
Transform Alberta's oil sands into high-value, non-combustion products, enhancing economic potential and sustainability
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding

The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC)
Supports innovative fibre utilization projects on BC provincial crown land
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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.

Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed

Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)

CANARIE
Cloud-based computing and storage
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)INNOVATION
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Creative Saskatchewan Investment Programs
Grant and FundingOpen

Creative Saskatchewan Investment Programs

Creative Saskatchewan
Money for Saskatchewan creative industries
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream

Government of Ontario
Funds to increase community profiles in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $500,000
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
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WEOC National Loan Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

WEOC National Loan Program

Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC)
OEFC offers microloans to empower women entrepreneurs in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River Districts
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Buying a business
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Buying a business

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Funding for entrepreneurs to buy an established business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program

Alberta Innovates
Advances hydrocarbon recovery technology, reducing emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Water Incubation Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Water Incubation Program

2 Degrés
Supports startups developing innovative water solutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
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Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for companies designing innovative industrial projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Film Incentive BC Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Film Incentive BC Tax Credit

Creative BC
Tax credit for BC film, television, animation and visual effects production
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
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
Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)

Invest Ontario
Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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Accelerate Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Accelerate Fund

Yaletown Partners
Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Supports rural Northwestern Ontario communities adopting innovative solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program

Alberta Innovates
Leverage the Land and Biodiversity Program to drive sustainable practices in Alberta's natural resource development and enhance biodiversity.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream

Government of Ontario
Funds for film and TV productions in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Fonds Mon virage écologique
Grant and FundingOpen

Fonds Mon virage écologique

Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières (IDETR)
Support for Trois-Rivières SMEs in environmental impact reduction
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
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CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program for Indigenous Creators
Grant and FundingClosed

CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program for Indigenous Creators

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Scripted development support for emerging Indigenous screen creators
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON

Innovation Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
PARO Services
Expert AdviceOpen

PARO Services

PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise
Support and networking services for women entrepreneurs in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
New Ventures BC Competition
Grant and FundingClosed

New Ventures BC Competition

Government of British Columbia
Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • From $200 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canadian Emissions Reduction Innovation Network
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

Canadian Emissions Reduction Innovation Network

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports development and deployment of emissions reduction technologies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program

Government of Alberta
Accelerator program for entrepreneurs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program

Government of Alberta
Wage subsidy for an R&D associate in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $105,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Airports Capital Assistance Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Airports Capital Assistance Program

Transport Canada
Transport Canada funds airport safety capital projects.
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Prime Time
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Prime Time

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Support for Indigenous producers attending national industry conference
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000
  • Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative

Genome Prairie
Genomic precision health initiative for personalized Canadian healthcare
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $6
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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Electric Vehicle Incentive
Grant and FundingOpen

Electric Vehicle Incentive

Government of Prince Edward Island
Financial incentive for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle purchases
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $4,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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Musicaction — Support for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosed

Musicaction — Support for Indigenous Entrepreneurs

Musicaction
Empowers Indigenous music businesses through financial support
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program

MRC Thérèse de Blainville
Supports entrepreneurs in Blainville through financial assistance
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project loans
Grant and FundingClosed

Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project loans

Government of Ontario
Loans to grow or expand in eastern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia farmers adopting climate-friendly agricultural practices
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
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Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance

Government of the Northwest Territories
Funding for tourism product business planning in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
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Farmland Financing Program  — Up to 450 Acres
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Farmland Financing Program — Up to 450 Acres

Government of Prince Edward Island
Loan to purchase farmland in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)
Grant and FundingClosed

Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Supports scaling operations for food processors in BC
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
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
ARBJ — Company follow-up program (PSE)
Grant and FundingOpen

ARBJ — Company follow-up program (PSE)

Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Supports business continuity and strategic growth planning
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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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
Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit

Government of Alberta
Refundable tax credit supporting screen-based productions in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $499,999
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports prevention and management of aquatic invasive species
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
NRC — Compression and tension testing facility
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Compression and tension testing facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Stationary compression and tension test facility in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Innovation Rebate Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Innovation Rebate Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for Nova Scotia SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $350,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Employers — FIT Project
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Employers — FIT Project

Network of specialized manpower services (RSSMO)
Salary-subsidized internships for workforce integration in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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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
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Enbridge Gas Quebec —  Cash incentives – Effective renovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Effective renovation

Enbridge Gas Quebec
Support for energy-efficient renovations of windows, walls, and roofs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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
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Strategic Partnerships Initiative
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Strategic Partnerships Initiative

Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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SOCAN — Travel Assistance
Grant and FundingClosed

SOCAN — Travel Assistance

SOCAN Foundation
Travel grants for SOCAN members to support career activities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Tech for Healthy Aging
Grant and FundingClosed

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Tech for Healthy Aging

Alberta Innovates
Accelerates the commercialization of innovative technologies to enhance healthy aging
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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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
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
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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
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PRCCM – Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

PRCCM – Stream 1

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports forest road and bridge development for public land
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Newfoundland and Labrador film and video industry tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Newfoundland and Labrador film and video industry tax credit

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Tax credit for film production in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Enbridge Gas Quebec —  Cash incentives – Dishwasher Energy Star
Grant and FundingOpen

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Dishwasher Energy Star

Enbridge Gas Quebec
Supports energy-efficient commercial dishwasher upgrades in Quebec kitchens
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,400 to $3,060
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT 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
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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
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

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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
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
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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
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

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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
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

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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
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

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CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024
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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
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
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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
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
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)

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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
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
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
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)

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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
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
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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