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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.

2247 opportunities available
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Supporting innovative homebuilding solutions for Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Ontario, Canada
EPRTNT Assistance Program
Grant and FundingClosed
Montréal, Quebec
Grant for tourism development in Montreal region
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $500,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Montréal, Quebec
Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (OMMITC)
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario, Canada
Supports corporate investments in Ontario's manufacturing sector
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Musicaction - Global Funding Envelope – Support Program
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Canadian Music Fund supports career development for Canadian artists
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $600,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada
Financing support for large Canadian enterprises facing tariff impacts
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $60,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Canada

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.

MT Lab — Project financing program — Component 1: Strategic support
Grant and FundingOpen
Montréal, Quebec
Grant for strategic support in Quebec's tourism industry
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $12,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Montréal, Quebec
ExploreIP
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Canada

ExploreIP

Find Intellectual Property available for licensing or collaboration
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Innovation grant for Quebec's economic advancement
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Défi-Québec, Sustainable City
Grant and FundingOpen
Québec, Quebec
Support eco-friendly projects in Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Finance and insurance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Québec, Quebec
Music management and publishing assistance
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports Quebec music managers and publishers in career development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $120,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada

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MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Innovative tourism project funding program in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $90,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Support for innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for product and process innovations in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles component
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Quebec's program reduces transport sector greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure — Delivery Organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Funding to address lack of charging stations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development —  Business Planning
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Funding for book publisher business planning
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada

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Theatrical documentary program
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for feature-length documentary projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $400,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP)
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Support for digital modernization for SMEs in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada
Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada
Funding to develop Ontario SMEs online presence
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Clean Fuels
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Funding for awareness projects of ZEVs, stations and clean fuels
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada
Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal employment extension component
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Program extends seasonal employment and coordinates workforce sharing
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada

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CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
CRIAQ — INNOV-R
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Telefilm Canada — Marketing program
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Canada
Financial support for marketing and distribution of feature films
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Canada
Financing for high-budget English-language feature films
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $4,000,000
  • Up to 39% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Elevate Talent
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Ontario, Canada
Pool of underrepresented talent in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Ontario, Canada

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SynergiQc program for biopharmaceutical research
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Grant for Quebec biopharmaceutical research collaborations
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $7,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Production program — English market budgets under $3.5M
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Financing for English-language feature films
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $4,000,000
  • Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports regional projects impacting Quebec's territories and communities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
Quebec city — Valo-Capitale — commercialization of innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Québec, Quebec
Financial support for commercializing innovative products or processes
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Québec, Quebec
Zú program — Incubation
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec, Canada
Business growth through strategic mentoring and exclusive resources
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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EDC Trade Impact Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Supports Canadian exporters with comprehensive financial solutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (IFIT) — Business projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Financial assistance for forestry projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000,000 to $3,000,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Propel – Student Work Placement Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canada
Wage subsidy for tourism employers hiring post-secondary students
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $7,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Canada
Trade Disruption Customer Support program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for Canadian agriculture facing trade disruptions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
FESTQ - Student Funds 1 and 2
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Quebec, Canada
FESTQ grants employers to hire student interns
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada

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.

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.1
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for experimental agroenvironmental practice development and technology transfers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $107,950
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Quebec supports air and noise pollution reduction projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative for the development of greenhouses and large tunnels
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Greenhouse and tunnel development initiative for Québec horticulture
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 2
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports projects improving air quality and reducing noise pollution
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
Circular Economy Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Canada's first investment fund for circular economy startups
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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Tax credit for retaining experienced workers (Code 107)
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tax credit for employing experienced workers in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
Idea to Innovation Grants
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Technology transfer opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $350,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
Advanced Manufacturing program
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supporting innovation and digitalization in advanced manufacturing technologies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Roulez Vert — Used vehicle rebate
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Rebate on used electric vehicles in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,500
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Money to develop local economy and tourism in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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Healthy Eating Program Stream 1 – Support for the implementation of diagnostic studies
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Support for diagnostic studies in healthy food processing
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Fosters innovation and promotes sustainable practices in agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $750,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
ÉcoPerformance — Energy management stream
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial assistance for energy management systems in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Support Quebec SMEs in digital transformation and growth
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Biomed Propulsion Program
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Quebec, Canada
Supports life sciences companies for commercialization and job creation
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500,000 to $10
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Quebec
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $350,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Quebec, Quebec
PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Montréal, Quebec
Supports innovative business projects accelerating technology adoption in Montréal
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Montréal, Quebec
PRIMA — Call for Projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Funding for collaborative advanced materials R&D projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
 PARESAU – Component 2 : Emergency financing for strategic companies
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Emergency funding for strategic businesses in financial distress
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Eco-design incentive bonus
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
The ÉEQ Ecodesign Incentive Bonus Program rewards companies for sustainable packaging innovations, offering up to a 50% contribution credit.
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $60,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada

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Cyber Security Innovation Network
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Supports pan-Canadian cyber security research, commercialization, and talent development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Canada
EPRTNT — Studies and consulting services
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports sustainable tourism transformation in Eastern Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports digital transformation initiatives for Quebec print media organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $7,000,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
EPRTNT — Hosting
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tourism digital transformation funding for sustainable growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement in tourism
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Revitalize regional tourism by supporting innovative, responsible, sustainable, and economically impactful projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada

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EPRTNT — Digital development of a company
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Digital Tourism Business Development Partnership in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Duo grand V
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada

Duo grand V

Flexible funding and tech support for sustainable innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Celebration and Commemoration Program
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for commemorative and celebratory pandemic recovery initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle —  For-profit
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Funding to increase awareness for the reduction of vehicle emission
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canada
Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal funding partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUT
Canada

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.

Petits établissements accessibles
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Enhances accessibility of small establishments for disabled persons
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Canada Periodical Fund  — Aid to Publishers
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for periodical publishers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Food Safety and Growth Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Enhance food safety systems, adopt new technologies, and drive sector growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
REGI — Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Funding for manufacturers in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Utility Support Stream
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Supports Canadian utilities in grid modernization and renewable integration
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada

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Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada
Funding to reduce GHG emissions with renewables and grid modernization
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada
WILWorks program — Student Work Placement Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Ontario, Canada
Practical student internships with wage subsidies in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $7,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects
Grant and FundingSuspended
Montréal, Quebec
Transport technology innovation projects funding in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $4,000,000 to $10
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Montréal, Quebec
Roulez Vert — New vehicle rebate
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Rebate on new electric vehicles in Quebec.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $4,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Grants for economic development in southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

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Startup in residence
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec, Canada
Accelerator for Canadian tech startups with expert-led support
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Montréal, Quebec
Subsidizes innovation and sustainability projects in Montréal businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Montréal, Quebec
Work-Sharing program
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Support for businesses to avoid layoffs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Canada
Quebec Business Transfer Fund
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Loan for buyers in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
NGen — Cluster Building Project
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada
Funding to enhance SMEs capabilities and growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

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Regional export promotion organizations (ORPEX)
Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec, Canada
Export help in your region in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
BizPaL
Other SupportClosed
Canada

BizPaL

Find the right permits and licenses for your business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada
Money for electricity firms to hire students
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $7,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Canada
Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneur Program
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada
Supporting Indigenous women with business financing and training
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Canada
CANtrade™
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ontario, Canada

CANtrade™

Flexible financing supporting Northumberland business growth and market expansion
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

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Business growth — Éco-Capitale
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de Québec, Quebec
Support sustainable development projects that implement eco-responsible practices, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Ville de Québec, Quebec
Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Supports carbon capture projects for emissions reduction in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
Momentum Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada

Momentum Fund

Funding to support innovative and sustainable business growth projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
CRTC — Broadband Fund
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Funding for Internet access infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Canada
Impulsion SME
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada

Impulsion SME

Access to investment capital
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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LogisVert Program — Financial assistance for builders
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Financial assistance for energy efficiency in residential construction
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown
Grant and FundingClosed
Laval, Quebec
Help businesses in downtown Laval to develop their competitiveness through innovative projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $37,500
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Laval, Quebec
Digital Skills Internships
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canada
Internship wage subsidy for digital skill development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $21,500
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Canada
CQRDA — PSIAL
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Supports aluminum innovation in Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
PROMPT — Artificial intelligence
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspended
Quebec, Canada
Supports Quebec businesses in collaborative artificial intelligence innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed
British Columbia, Canada
PacifiCan's BSP supports high-growth business innovation and scale-up
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
British Columbia, Canada
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development —  Technology Internships
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Money to hire tech interns in book publishing
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Canada
DIANA — Challenge Call
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Canada
Accelerates dual-use technology solutions for critical NATO challenges
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $400,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Canada
innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supporting industrial research for GHG reduction in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $450,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Customized Export Development Training Program
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada
Funding for export expertise, training and planning
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada

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Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada
Funding for long-term Indigenous artistic projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Canada
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Supports digital development for tourism businesses in Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
BDC Financing — Tech Companies
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada
Loans for businesses in the technology sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
MTRIC — PSO SME
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for industrial research projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
SODEC — Support for strategic projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports strategic cultural projects for Quebec industry's competitiveness
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada

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Capital Access Advisory Program (CAAP) — Building Companies
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Ontario, Canada
Business assistance for health science companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Ontario, Canada
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Supports sustainable tourism enhancement in Quebec's Côte-Nord region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Quebec, Canada
Support for sustainable tourism development in Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Wood Construction Innovation Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support for innovative use of wood in construction projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
OMIF — Music Creation
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Money to support Ontario music creators
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

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Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Ontario, Canada
Helping businesses and workers adapt to change and achieve their goals.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada
ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Simplified program for renewable energy transitions for small consumers
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Innovation Stream supports new technology development in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
PROMPT — Quantum Technologies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspended
Quebec, Canada
Supports collaborative quantum technology research projects among Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Apiculture Support Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Apiculture businesses receive financial support reimbursement assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada

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The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program
Expert AdviceOpen
Ontario, Canada
Support for high growth food businesses in Southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
WinterTech Development
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada
Money to develop automotive winter weather related technologies.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGY
Ontario, Canada
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Supports regional and digital transformation for sustainable tourism development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Funding to create more accessible, safe spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $125,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Ontario, Canada
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada
Supports development of connected vehicle and smart mobility technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Ontario, Canada

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Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada
Money for electric vehicle related technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Ontario, Canada
OVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Money for electric vehicle related technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
NRC — Material emissions testing facilities
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Canada
Ottawa facility for organic chemical off-gassing testing
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF)
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Supporting women entrepreneurs in growth and market opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
Grid Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada
Financial support for electricity conservation innovation in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000,000 to $4,750,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

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Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Funding for the Ontario cultural media industry
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $35,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Extend the employment periods of your staff — Partnership and workforce matching component
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Employment Stabilization Program supports extending seasonal employment periods
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
Triple-P
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada

Triple-P

Money for innovation initiatives in northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada
PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports Quebec SMEs developing innovative GHG reduction technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $450,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Crop Inputs
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada

Crop Inputs

Financing for crop inputs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada

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PROMPT — Collaborative Innovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Facilitates collaborative R&D between Quebec businesses and research institutions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Laval Économique  —  Sustainable transition
Grant and FundingOpen
Laval, Quebec
Supports sustainable business transitions in Laval with grants
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Laval, Quebec
iRAPID
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada

iRAPID

Funds to commercialize innovations in northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Business to be acquired” component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports business acquisitions through term loans for eligible sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Local Investment Funds support local entrepreneurship in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada

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Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 - Produce a bid book or business plan
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
FSTAI stimulates international business tourism in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment  Fund (FLI)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support for business development and job creation in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Tax Holiday for Foreign Researchers
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tax holiday for foreign researcher salaries in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support for new entrepreneurs in Montcalm region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $14,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
ÉcoPerformance  — Implementation of large industrial projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for large-scale industrial projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Portneuf — Financial Assistance Program for Heritage Restoration
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support program for heritage property restoration in Portneuf
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Digital development fund supporting business growth and innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
SODEC — Support for innovative initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support for Quebec cultural innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Les Appalaches — FLI-FLS Local investment funds
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Thetford Mines, Quebec
Local Investment Funds support entrepreneurial projects through loans
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Thetford Mines, Quebec
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
FRCN supports economic development in Capitale-Nationale region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for preliminary studies and expertise funds for project implementation (PSEFE)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support for preliminary studies and project implementation expertise
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $40,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Val-d'Or, Quebec
Local investment fund policy for business support and financing
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $300,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Val-d'Or, Quebec
Tourism Industry Recovery Assistance Program (TIRAP)
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Support for revitalizing Quebec's tourism industry
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Emergence Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Fonds Émergence supports economic diversification with non-repayable aid
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for young Quebec artisan businesses for their development
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Beauce-Centre — Labor fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Grants for hiring skilled tech workers in Beauce-Centre
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
Quebec Affordable Housing Program (QAHP)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports affordable housing projects for low- and moderate-income groups
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial assistance to train drivers of light or heavy vehicules in eco-driving
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Financial Assistance to Support Rental Housing
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Support for rental housing development in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Drawback Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Refund of duties on imported goods exported or destroyed
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada

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CQRDA — INNOV-R
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for sustainable tourism development in Baie-James
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Indigenous stream
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Funding for awareness projects of ZEVs, stations and clean fuels
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $450,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Canada
BC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia, Canada
Tax credit for R&D in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
British Columbia, Canada

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SODEXPORT — Component 3: Collective presence at markets and fairs, and other export activities
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports collective participation of Quebec cultural businesses at international events
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Business support (PSE)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports economic development in the Haute-Côte-Nord region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Economic development support for businesses in MRC de D’Autray
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Local funds - EXPANSION component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Beauce-Sartigan business expansion financial support program
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Assistance program for venues
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
SODEC aids Quebec venues for diverse music scene vitality
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada

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Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Support for SMEs to develop processes or products in quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supporting sustainable tourism development in Baie-James region
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
PRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supporting innovative projects to reduce Quebec's GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $450,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Federal qualifying environmental trust (QET) tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen
Canada
Tax credit for corporations benefiting from qualifying environmental trusts
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports entrepreneurship in Coaticook's business development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Business support for enhancing operational skills and sales
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
Laval Économique — Business Launch Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Laval, Quebec
Supports new business creation and acquisition in Laval
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Laval, Quebec
MRC Témiscamingue — Investment Fund Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Business project support and flexible financial aid program
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
Tax credit for film production services
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Quebec film, animation and special effects tax credit
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Quebec, Canada
EPRTNT — Festivals and events
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Regional Partnership supports sustainable tourism events in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $35,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Domaine-du-Roy —  Local Innovation and Growth Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Fonds offers growth loans for innovative business development
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Summer Company
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Ontario, Canada
Money for Ontario students to start a summer business
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
MRC Arthabaska - Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial and technical support for business growth and startups
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Boucherville, Quebec
Enhance business efficiency through financing equipment and technology investments
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Boucherville, Quebec
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports innovative renewable energy projects in Rivière-du-Loup
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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Financial assistance for hiring First Nations and Inuit members
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Integration support for First Nations and Inuit employment
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
MRC Témiscamingue — Business Succession Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Témiscamingue, Quebec
Flexible financial aid for business start-up and development
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Témiscamingue, Quebec
MRC Joliette — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Joliette, Quebec
Investment support for economic development in Joliette
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Joliette, Quebec
innovÉÉ — PSO
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Funding for electric and smart transportation technology innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Developing business” component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Development loans for Quebec manufacturing businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Business Support Fund for investment project preparation assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Papineau —Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Sustainable Development Fund supporting eco-friendly business practices
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 25% 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
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Economic support for sustainable business development in MRC
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEBUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW)
Grant and FundingOpen
L'Islet, Quebec
Support for entrepreneurial autonomy in Quebec's financial aid program
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUT
L'Islet, Quebec
Alternate work arrangements and work hour reduction
Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec, Canada
Funding and advice to create alternate work arrangements in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada

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Sustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream A
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports sustainable mining development through UL ECOLOGO® certification
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE
Grant and FundingOpen
Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec
Supports entrepreneurial start-ups with financial assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec
 PARESAU – Component 1 : Supporting strategic companies in their search for solutions
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Support for strategic businesses in financial difficulty
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
MRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Investment loans for new, developing, or acquiring businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
FLI-FLS funds projects and entrepreneurial succession in Rouyn-Noranda
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec

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MRC Témiscamingue — Créavenir - Desjardins
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support for startups with credit and tailored financing
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Quebec, Canada
AgriInvest
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada

AgriInvest

Matching funding to mitigate on-farm risks
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Charlevoix-Est supports local entrepreneurship and economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $125,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
Sustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream D
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Encouraging sustainable practices in Quebec's mining sector
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
AgriInvest — Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Matching funding to mitigate on-farm risks
Eligible Funding
  • From $250 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada

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MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Funding for reviving underutilized agricultural lands in La Matapédia
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Agri-food financial aid for small Bellechasse enterprises
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
Podium Manufacturier
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec, Canada
Enhances manufacturing SMEs' efficiency and local supply chain ties
Eligible Funding
  • From $40,000 to $70,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)
Grant and FundingOpen
Joliette, Quebec
Financial support for strategic business development in Joliette
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Joliette, Quebec
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Fund FLI – Succession Stream
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Quebec, Canada
FLI program supports business ownership transition and acquisition
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Financial aid for business startups and expansion in Charlevoix
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Business financing for development and job creation in Avignon
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
CQRDA — PSO-International
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpening Soon
"C", Quebec
Supports innovative international research and development partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
"C", Quebec
DEPS — Young Promoters Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Funding support for young Quebec entrepreneurs aged 18-39
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $6,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Montréal, Quebec
Loans for Quebec start-ups and growing companies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Montréal, Quebec

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Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 1 - Regional outreach support
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
FRR supports regional projects enhancing Quebec territory vitality
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Call for Projects on the Procurement & Conditioning of Forest Biomass for Bioenergy Production
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Forest biomass innovation for Quebec's renewable energy production
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funds to improve sustainability in Quebec's seafood sector
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,500,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports major cultural export projects with international development potential
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial assistance for businesses in Lotbinière région
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Clermont, Quebec
Innovation funding for sustainable tourism in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Clermont, Quebec
Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing
Grant and FundingOpen
Laval, Quebec
Digital transformation grants for Laval manufacturers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Laval, Quebec
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Interest-free loan to support business succession in Bellechasse
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
MRC du Granit — Business Succession Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports business succession through specialized financial assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
MRC Beauce Sartigan — Local funds - RELIEF component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports business succession in Beauce-Sartigan through financial aid
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada

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MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Local Investment Fund: financial aid for business growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
MRC Beauce-Centre — Business succession
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial aid for entrepreneurs acquiring Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — CRÉAVENIR Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Créavenir supports young entrepreneurs in Abitibi-Ouest with financing
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Beauce-Centre — Créavenir
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Créavenir offers credit and support for young entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada

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Return of fuel charge proceeds to farmers tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen
Canada
Refundable tax credit for farming businesses' eligible fuel expenses
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada
CAE Rive-Nord — Financing for businesses
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Business financing solutions for short-term growth and working capital
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Affordable Housing Renovation Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Montréal, Quebec
Affordable housing renovation financial aid in Montreal
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $575,000
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Montréal, Quebec
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports early-stage Beauce-Sartigan agricultural businesses with microcredit
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support rural revitalization in Vallée-de-l'Or region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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Development program — Indigenous stream
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Financing for Indigenous filmmakers
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $37,500
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for young entrepreneurs in Nouvelle-Beauce
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
Subsidy for companies to install electric charging stations
Grant and FundingOpen
Montréal, Quebec
Grants for electric vehicle charging stations in Montreal
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Montréal, Quebec
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Supports innovative housing solutions and residential construction sector innovation
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA)
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial and technical support for new entrepreneurs in L’Érable
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada

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Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (AEP) — Access to Capital
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Financial support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Canada
MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - 2024 Business Support Policy
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Support for business growth in rural La Matapédia
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supporting circular economy feasibility and planning studies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Entrepreneurship support fund fostering economic development
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Tourism establishment accessibility program
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Accessibility funding for Quebec tourism businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Portneuf — Sustainable Forest Management Program
Grant and FundingClosed
Cap-Santé, Quebec
Sustainable Forest Management Program: Targeted Interventions Initiative
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Cap-Santé, Quebec
Call for innovation projects in agritechnologies
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Supports innovative agritechnology projects in Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
FLS offers financial and technical support to eligible businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Grant and FundingClosed
British Columbia, Canada
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
British Columbia, Canada
MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Local Solidarity Fund loans for eligible Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada

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IP financing - Full members of IAC
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Supports IP financing for full members of the IAC
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
IP financing - Associate members of CAI
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Funding support for IP strategy in data-driven cleantech SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
FLS supports business start-up, expansion, and consolidation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
IP financing - Women
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Supports women in advancing business through intellectual property funding
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Money to showcase your multimedia project outside Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada

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