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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.

2414 opportunities available
Tourism Growth Program in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Growth Program in Northern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Tourism Growth Program supports tourism industry development in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Development of E-Business Tax Credit Integrating Artificial Intelligence (CDAEIA)
Tax CreditsOpen

Development of E-Business Tax Credit Integrating Artificial Intelligence (CDAEIA)

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports digital business projects integrating artificial intelligence in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

CCAA — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)

Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace (CCAA)
Canada's program offers paid aviation internships for students
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $7,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec City — Major projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Quebec City — Major projects

Quebec City
Supports significant business investments in targeted Quebec City sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

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.

Eligible Funding
  • From $7,500 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
On-road Transportation Decarbonization — Demonstration Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

On-road Transportation Decarbonization — Demonstration Projects

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for demonstration projects in transportation
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2
Grant and FundingClosed

MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2

MT Lab
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
FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2

Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Support for Collective Innovation in Packaging Eco-design
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Music management and publishing assistance
Grant and FundingOpen

Music management and publishing assistance

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
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

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PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing
Grant and FundingOpen

PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports agricultural innovation and adoption of new practices
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF)

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
Supports long-term public transit and active transportation infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Agricultural environmental practices support program from MAPAQ
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $125,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Development program — General stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Development program — General stream

Telefilm Canada
Money to develop feature films
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $37,500
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Shovel ready Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Shovel ready Stream

Government of Canada
Supports infrastructure projects for critical minerals development in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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FedDev — Funding for southern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen

FedDev — Funding for southern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for businesses in southern Ontario by FedDev Ontario.
Eligible Funding
  • From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Musicaction - Global Funding Envelope – Support Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Musicaction - Global Funding Envelope – Support Program

Musicaction
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
Innovative Solutions Canada — Challenge Stream for innovators
Grant and FundingOpen

Innovative Solutions Canada — Challenge Stream for innovators

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports Canadian SMEs developing innovative solutions for government challenges
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program
Grant and FundingClosed

CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program

Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Canadian digital media innovation and experimentation funding program
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)

Gouvernement du Québec
Funding for strategic infrastructure supporting northern Quebec mining sector
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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iVisit
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

iVisit

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports adoption of clean technologies in Canadian agriculture sector
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $2,000,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
On-road Transportation Decarbonization — R&D Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

On-road Transportation Decarbonization — R&D Projects

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for research and development projects in transportation
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Ecocamionnage Program — Technology acquisition component
Grant and FundingOpen

Ecocamionnage Program — Technology acquisition component

Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Financial aid for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transport
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Youth Employment and Skills Program
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Youth Employment and Skills Program

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Wage subsidy for agricultural organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $14,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

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BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Loan to buy an existing business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business project loans
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business project loans

Government of Ontario
Loans to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Preconstruction Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Preconstruction Stream

Government of Canada
Supports infrastructure projects advancing critical minerals development in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Doing business in French
Grant and FundingOpen

Doing business in French

Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ)
Workplace French training for small businesses in select Quebec regions
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
ExploreIP
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

ExploreIP

Innovation Canada
Find Intellectual Property available for licensing or collaboration
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

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Promotional assistance for music and entertainment companies
Grant and FundingClosed

Promotional assistance for music and entertainment companies

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports promotion and marketing for Quebec music and entertainment companies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $400,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
DEL — Expertise Financing Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

DEL — Expertise Financing Grant

Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)
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Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Airport Critical Infrastructure Program (ACIP)
Grant and Fundingnull

Airport Critical Infrastructure Program (ACIP)

Transport Canada
Supports large Canadian airports with safety and connectivity investments
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component
Grant and FundingOpen

Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component

Hydro-Québec
Maximize your energy efficiency savings with Hydro-Québec's Solutions efficaces program
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $500
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

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.

Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Protect Ontario Financing Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Protect Ontario Financing Program

Government of Ontario
Financial support for Ontario businesses facing tariff-related challenges
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CGLCC — Global
Expert AdviceOpen

CGLCC — Global

Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
Support to export your LGBT+ business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)
Grant and FundingClosed

Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)

Environnement Québec (MELCC)
Supports Quebec industrial decarbonization projects for reduced GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (OMMITC)
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (OMMITC)

Government of Ontario
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
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)
Grant and FundingOpen

Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)

Department of National Defence
Funding projects for innovative defence and security solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
AEP - Food processing equipment operation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

AEP - Food processing equipment operation

Sectoral Committee on Food Processing Labor
Short-term work-study training for food processing equipment operators
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $8,250
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream

Government of Ontario
Financial help to grow a business in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • From $7,500 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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Support for innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Support for innovation projects

Investissement Québec (IQ)
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
EDC — Structured and Project Finance
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

EDC — Structured and Project Finance

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Financing for large-scale international infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Capacity Building (Business Development)
Grant and FundingClosed

Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Capacity Building (Business Development)

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports Indigenous fisheries business development and capacity building
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Tax incentives for mining and exploration
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax incentives for mining and exploration

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Federal and provincial tax incentives support mining and exploration activities
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Ontario 400th Celebrations Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario 400th Celebrations Program

Ministry of Francophone Affairs
Funding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Download the official 2025 grants guide

Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities

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Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL)

Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV)
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 Book Fund Publishers Business Development —  Business Planning
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning

Canadian Heritage
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
OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP)
Grant and FundingOpen

OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP)

Government of Ontario
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
Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program

Digital Main Street
Funding to develop Ontario SMEs online presence
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Clean Fuels
Grant and FundingClosed

Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Clean Fuels

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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
Theatrical documentary program
Grant and FundingClosed

Theatrical documentary program

Telefilm 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
Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal employment extension component
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal employment extension component

Gouvernement du Québec
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
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Grant and FundingClosed

CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
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
CRIAQ — INNOV-R
Grant and FundingClosed

CRIAQ — INNOV-R

Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)
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

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Production program — English market budgets under $3.5M
Grant and FundingClosed

Production program — English market budgets under $3.5M

Telefilm 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
Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+

Telefilm 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
Elevate Talent
Wage Subsidies And InternsArchived

Elevate Talent

Elevate Talent
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
SynergiQc program for biopharmaceutical research
Grant and FundingClosed

SynergiQc program for biopharmaceutical research

Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
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
Telefilm Canada — Marketing program
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Telefilm Canada — Marketing program

Telefilm 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

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.

Canada Periodical Fund  — Aid to Publishers
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers

Canadian Heritage
Funding for periodical publishers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Zú program — Incubation
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

Zú program — Incubation

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
Duo grand V
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Duo grand V

Investissement Québec (IQ)
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
Work-Sharing program
Grant and FundingClosed

Work-Sharing program

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement in tourism
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement in tourism

Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)
Supports regional tourism innovation and sustainable digital transformation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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Quebec Business Transfer Fund
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Quebec Business Transfer Fund

Centre de tranfer d'entreprise du Québec (CTEQ)
Loan for buyers in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
EPRTNT — Studies and consulting services
Grant and FundingOpen

EPRTNT — Studies and consulting services

Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est
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
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — Indigenous organizations
Grant and FundingClosed

Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — Indigenous organizations

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports Indigenous organizations installing zero-emission vehicle charging infrastructure
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Startup in residence
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Startup in residence

Desjardins
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
Regional export promotion organizations (ORPEX)
Expert AdviceOpen

Regional export promotion organizations (ORPEX)

Commerce International Québec
Export help in your region in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Call for investments VRQ
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Call for investments VRQ

Axelys
Supports Quebec research-based startups in early-stage company development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Project Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Project Grant Program

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Supports innovative health research projects across all career stages
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
CANtrade™
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CANtrade™

Nventure
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
Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations

Canadian Heritage
Supports marketing and infrastructure for Canadian book organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCES
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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Roulez Vert — Used vehicle rebate
Grant and FundingOpen

Roulez Vert — Used vehicle rebate

Gouvernement du Québec
Rebate on used electric vehicles in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,500
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG)
Grant and FundingOpen

Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Supports Ontario SMEs in adopting and implementing digital technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
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)
Financial assistance for businesses located in areas affected by major infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Financial assistance for businesses located in areas affected by major infrastructure projects

Quebec City
Assists businesses impacted by major municipal infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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

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Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)
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
Strategic Response Fund (SRF)
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Strategic Response Fund (SRF)

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports Canadian industries facing global trade and supply chain risks
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)INNOVATION
Ontario Creates Book Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Creates Book Fund

Ontario Creates
Supports Ontario-based book publishers in business and marketing development
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
ÉcoPerformance — Energy management stream
Grant and FundingOpen

ÉcoPerformance — Energy management stream

Gouvernement du Québec
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
BizPaL
Other SupportClosed

BizPaL

Innovation Canada
Find the right permits and licenses for your business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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AGRI Talent
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

AGRI Talent

Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC)
Supports student employment in Canada's agriculture sector through wage subsidies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $7,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Celebration and Commemoration Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Celebration and Commemoration Program

Canadian Heritage
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
Cyber Security Cooperation Program 2025
Grant and FundingClosed

Cyber Security Cooperation Program 2025

Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Funding support for Canadian cyber security initiatives and innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
FESTQ - Student Funds 1 and 2
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

FESTQ - Student Funds 1 and 2

Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
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
PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund
Grant and FundingOpen

PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund

PME MTL
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
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Rénoclimat
Grant and FundingClosed

Rénoclimat

Environnement Québec (MELCC)
Financial aid for residential energy efficiency renovations in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $50 to $3,750
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
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
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CRTC — Broadband Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

CRTC — Broadband Fund

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
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
Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program

Government of Alberta
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
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — owners and operators
Grant and FundingClosed

Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — owners and operators

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports installation of zero-emission vehicle charging infrastructure across Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
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EPRTNT — Digital development of a company
Grant and FundingClosed

EPRTNT — Digital development of a company

Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est
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
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.1
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.1

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
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
Call for projects Genium360
Grant and FundingOpen

Call for projects Genium360

Axelys
Funding support for engineering students and graduates advancing public research
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada Service Corps Program - Micro-grants Diversity stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Service Corps Program - Micro-grants Diversity stream

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for youth-led community service projects supporting diversity
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
FTQ — Bioenergy
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

FTQ — Bioenergy

Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
Financing and support for biomethanization projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
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Impulsion SME
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Impulsion SME

Investissement Québec (IQ)
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
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Utility Support Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Utility Support Stream

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports Canadian utilities in grid modernization and renewable integration
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle —  For-profit
Grant and FundingClosed

Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle — For-profit

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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
Circular Economy Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Circular Economy Fund

Fondaction
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
WILWorks program — Student Work Placement Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

WILWorks program — Student Work Placement Program

Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)
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
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Tax credit for retaining experienced workers (Code 107)
Tax CreditsArchived

Tax credit for retaining experienced workers (Code 107)

Revenu Québec
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
Food Safety and Growth Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Food Safety and Growth Initiative

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
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
Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program – Call for proposals
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program – Call for proposals

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supporting digital and industrial innovation in construction retrofits
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $850,000
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
EPRTNT — Hosting
Grant and FundingOpen

EPRTNT — Hosting

Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est
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
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects
Grant and FundingSuspended

Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects

Investissement Québec (IQ)
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
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 PARESAU – Component 2 : Emergency financing for strategic companies
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

PARESAU – Component 2 : Emergency financing for strategic companies

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Emergency funding for strategic businesses in financial distress
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (IFIT) — Business projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (IFIT) — Business projects

Government of Ontario
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
Grains Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Grains Innovation Fund

Grain Farmers of Ontario (gfo)
Supports innovation and market growth for Ontario grain projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Trade Disruption Customer Support program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Trade Disruption Customer Support program

Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Financial support for Canadian agriculture facing trade disruptions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Propel – Student Work Placement Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Propel – Student Work Placement Program

Tourism HR 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
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PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation

PME MTL
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
Advanced Manufacturing program
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

Advanced Manufacturing program

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
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
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program

Alberta Innovates
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
Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media

Revenu Québec
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
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Cyber Security Innovation Network
Grant and FundingClosed

Cyber Security Innovation Network

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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
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Biomed Propulsion Program
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Biomed Propulsion Program

Investissement Québec (IQ)
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
NGen — Cluster Building Project
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

NGen — Cluster Building Project

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
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
Eco-design incentive bonus
Grant and FundingClosed

Eco-design incentive bonus

Eco Entreprises Quebec (EEQ)
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
PRIMA — Call for Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

PRIMA — Call for Projects

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
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

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Net Zero Accelerator Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Net Zero Accelerator Initiative

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding for large-scale industrial decarbonization and clean technology projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Grant and FundingOpen

QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
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
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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
LogisVert Program — Financial assistance for builders
Grant and FundingClosed

LogisVert Program — Financial assistance for builders

Hydro-Québec
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

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Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects

Government of Ontario
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
EDC Trade Impact Program
Grant and FundingOpen

EDC Trade Impact Program

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Supports Canadian exporters with comprehensive financial solutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec city — Valo-Capitale — commercialization of innovation
Grant and FundingArchived

Quebec city — Valo-Capitale — commercialization of innovation

Quebec City
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
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach
Grant and FundingOpen

Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports regional projects impacting Quebec's territories and communities
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $3,000,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $350,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

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Aero Montreal — Eco-Responsibility
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Aero Montreal — Eco-Responsibility

Aéro Montreal
Supports Quebec aerospace companies with eco-responsible project funding
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
Petits établissements accessibles
Grant and FundingOpen

Petits établissements accessibles

Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)
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
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development

Indigenous Services 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
Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown
Grant and FundingClosed

Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
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
FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 2
Grant and FundingOpen

FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 2

Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
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

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AcceleratiON Program
Grant and FundingOpen

AcceleratiON Program

Ontario Creates
Supports Black and Indigenous-owned music businesses in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $20,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCES
MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator
Grant and FundingClosed

MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator

MTL + ECOMMERCE
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
Digital Skills Internships
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Digital Skills Internships

Communautique
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
RNA Entrepreneurship initiative
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

RNA Entrepreneurship initiative

Axelys
Supports entrepreneurial development in RNA therapeutics for Quebec academics
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $80,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Guidance grants
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Guidance grants

Quebec City
Funding for business growth through specialized consulting services
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)

Québec Research Fund
Supports researchers launching innovative science-based businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI)
Grant and FundingOpen

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

Recyc-Québec
Supports organic waste management projects for businesses and institutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste
Grant and FundingOpen

Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste

Recyc-Québec
Supports sustainable management of construction, renovation, and demolition waste
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Digital Health Innovation Fund
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Digital Health Innovation Fund

Digital Health & Discovery Platform (dhdp)
Supports collaborative digital health innovation and data-driven research
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $1
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Roulez Vert — New vehicle rebate
Grant and FundingOpen

Roulez Vert — New vehicle rebate

Gouvernement du Québec
Rebate on new electric vehicles in Quebec.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $4,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneur Program
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneur Program

National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA)
Supporting Indigenous women with business financing and training
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
PROMPT — Artificial intelligence
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspended

PROMPT — Artificial intelligence

PROMPT
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
CQRDA — PSIAL
Grant and FundingClosed

CQRDA — PSIAL

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
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
Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed

Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
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
Wood Construction Innovation Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Wood Construction Innovation Program

Gouvernement du Québec
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

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innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME
Grant and FundingClosed

innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME

innovÉÉ
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
OMIF — Music Creation
Grant and FundingOpen

OMIF — Music Creation

Government of Ontario
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
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting

Tourisme Côte-Nord
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
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)

Government of Ontario
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
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Funding for long-term Indigenous artistic projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

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BDC Financing — Tech Companies
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Tech Companies

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
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
Customized Export Development Training Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Customized Export Development Training Program

Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
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
MTRIC — PSO SME
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — PSO SME

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
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
Heat Green
Grant and FundingOpen

Heat Green

Environnement Québec (MELCC)
Financial assistance for converting residential oil or propane heating systems
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,275
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
SODEC — Support for strategic projects
Grant and FundingOpen

SODEC — Support for strategic projects

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports strategic cultural projects for Quebec industry's competitiveness
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects

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Capital Access Advisory Program (CAAP) — Building Companies
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

Capital Access Advisory Program (CAAP) — Building Companies

Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)
Business assistance for health science companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services

Tourisme Côte-Nord
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 Strategic Electric Supply Platform (PASQÉ)
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Quebec Strategic Electric Supply Platform (PASQÉ)

Quebec Electrical Industry Association (AIEQ)
Supports innovation and supply chain development in Quebec's electrical industry
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
DIANA — Challenge Call
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

DIANA — Challenge Call

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
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 Book Fund Publishers Business Development —  Technology Internships
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships

Canadian Heritage
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

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Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company

Tourisme Côte-Nord
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
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed

PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component

PROMPT
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
Apiculture Support Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Apiculture Support Program

La Financière agricole (FADQ)
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
The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program
Expert AdviceOpen

The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program

Foodpreneur Advantage
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

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Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF)

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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
ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation
Grant and FundingOpen

ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation

Gouvernement du Québec
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
Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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
PROMPT — Quantum Technologies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspended

PROMPT — Quantum Technologies

PROMPT
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
PROMPT — Collaborative Innovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

PROMPT — Collaborative Innovation

PROMPT
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

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NRC — Material emissions testing facilities
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Material emissions testing facilities

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
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
Grand Challenges Canada
Grant and FundingClosed

Grand Challenges Canada

Grand Challenges Canada
Funding challenges for innovations that save and improve lives
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Extend the employment periods of your staff — Partnership and workforce matching component
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Extend the employment periods of your staff — Partnership and workforce matching component

Gouvernement du Québec
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
Laval Économique  —  Sustainable transition
Grant and FundingOpen

Laval Économique — Sustainable transition

Laval Economique
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
WinterTech Development
Grant and FundingClosed

WinterTech Development

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
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

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OVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

OVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
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
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
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
INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
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
Crop Inputs
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Crop Inputs

Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Financing for crop inputs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
iRAPID
Grant and FundingClosed

iRAPID

Innovation Initiatives Ontario North
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

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Triple-P
Grant and FundingClosed

Triple-P

Innovation Initiatives Ontario North
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
Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms

Government of Canada
Funding innovative solid-state hydrogen storage for military vehicles
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events

Tourisme Côte-Nord
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
Grid Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Grid Innovation Fund

Independent Electricity System Operator
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 Creates Industry Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Creates Industry Development Program

Government of Ontario
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

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Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
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
Program to support research and development of products made from reused and recycled end-of-life tires
Grant and FundingOpen

Program to support research and development of products made from reused and recycled end-of-life tires

Recyc-Québec
Supports innovative projects using recycled end-of-life tires
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business
Grant and FundingOpen

Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business

NB Power
Supports businesses installing electric vehicle charging stations in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV
Grant and FundingOpen

Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports economic, social, and community projects for Indigenous peoples
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund

MRC des Etchemins
Investment loans for business growth and development in MRC
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT

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Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component
Grant and FundingClosed

Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Empowering youth to improve accessibility for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $12,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy

MRC des Etchemins
Non-repayable financial support for eligible business projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program

MRC Drummond
Business financing demystified for tailored entrepreneurial support
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEBUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds

MRC Abitibi-Ouest
Investment fund for economic impact businesses in Abitibi-Ouest
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Laval Économique — Business Launch Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Laval Économique — Business Launch Fund

Laval Economique
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

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MRC Joliette — Technology and Digital Transition Fund (FTTN) – Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Joliette — Technology and Digital Transition Fund (FTTN) – Stream 2

MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Support for digital transformation in Joliette businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy

MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Supports sustainable job creation and business development in MRC
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
ARBJ — Economic Development Infrastructure Program (PIDE)
Grant and FundingOpen

ARBJ — Economic Development Infrastructure Program (PIDE)

Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Supports economic infrastructure development for community benefit
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $60,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund

MRC L'Île-d'Orléans
Support for entrepreneurship and social economy businesses in L'Île-d'Orléans
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $35,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT

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MRC Papineau —  Consultancy fund (FEC)
Expert AdviceOpen

MRC Papineau — Consultancy fund (FEC)

MRC Papineau
Non-recurrent fund for specialized professional services assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FLI-FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FLI-FLS

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Financial support for business projects in Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund

MRC Rimouski-Neigette
FLI/FLS funds support Quebec economic impact projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $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
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation

MRC de Maskinongé
Innovation projects for nature accessibility in Maskinongé
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative

Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario agri-food research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

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MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS

MRC Portneuf
Joint Investment Policy supporting Quebec enterprises and employment
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève)

MRC de Bellechasse
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
Flat-rate grant: businesses in sectors affected by major works
Grant and FundingOpen

Flat-rate grant: businesses in sectors affected by major works

City of Montreal (MTL)
Support for businesses impacted by major municipal construction projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)

MRC La Matanie
Financial aid for sustainable business development in MRC La Matanie
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Défi-Québec, Sustainable City
Grant and FundingArchived

Défi-Québec, Sustainable City

Quebec City
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

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SODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Boosts international potential of Quebec French-language television productions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $750,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
eCommerce North Tech Accelerator
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

eCommerce North Tech Accelerator

Elevate Talent
Accelerator supporting Canadian tech startups in ecommerce innovation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Training fund for employees in the construction industry
Grant and FundingOpen

Training fund for employees in the construction industry

Corporation des maîtres mécaniciens en tuyauterie du Québec (CMMTQ)
Financial support for construction workers' training and development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

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MRC La Matanie — Local Investment Funds
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Matanie — Local Investment Funds

MRC La Matanie
Financial support for project development in La Matanie
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Business to be acquired” component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Business to be acquired” component

MRC Bécancour
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
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord
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
True North
Grant and FundingOpen

True North

Purolator
Financial support and recognition for outstanding Canadian small businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund

MRC de Coaticook
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

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MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)

MRC des Chenaux
Economic diversification fund for SMEs in MRC des Chenaux
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Trademarks
Other SupportClosed

Trademarks

Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Register or renew a trademark
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan

MRC Témiscamingue
Personalized support for business projects and funding assistance
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
MRC Portneuf — Financial Assistance Program for Heritage Restoration
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Portneuf — Financial Assistance Program for Heritage Restoration

MRC Portneuf
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

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Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)

Government of Ontario
Tax credit for film and television production in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $1,000,000
  • Up to 21.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
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
COMMERCIALIZATION
MRC de Mékinac — Support fund for cultural initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC de Mékinac — Support fund for cultural initiatives

MRC de Mékinac
Mékinac MRC aids cultural projects with funding support
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés

MRC de L'Islet
Cultural Café Support Fund promotes artistic community spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
MRC Les Appalaches — FLI-FLS Local investment funds
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Les Appalaches — FLI-FLS Local investment funds

MRC des Appalaches
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

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MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Succession Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Succession Fund

MRC Rivière-du-Loup
Capitalization support for business succession in Rivière-du-Loup
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program — Studies
Grant and FundingOpen

Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program — Studies

Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Financial support for studies improving Quebec rail and modal integration
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
SODEXPORT — Component 1: Strategic development of companies abroad
Grant and FundingOpen

SODEXPORT — Component 1: Strategic development of companies abroad

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports Quebec cultural companies' international business and market development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $160,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
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
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities

Tourisme Côte-Nord
Supports responsible and sustainable tourism development in Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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