Government Funding for Established Businesses
Access to funding is crucial for businesses, whether to launch a new project, innovate, or simply grow. In Canada, there are numerous grants and funding programs available to support businesses in their development. This support is provided by various levels of government, as well as private organizations and financial institutions. Understanding the available funding options, knowing how to obtain these grants, and preparing a solid business plan are essential steps to maximize your chances of success.
2647 opportunities available
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Zú program — Incubation
ZúBusiness 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
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — owners and operators
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Supports public EV fast-charging infrastructure deployment by owners and operators
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
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
- Maximum amount : 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
Tax CreditsArchived
Tax credit for retaining experienced workers (Code 107)
Revenu QuébecTax 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
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
- Maximum amount : 850,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects
Government of OntarioGrants for economic development in southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Healthy Eating Program Stream 1 – Support for the implementation of diagnostic studies
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Support for diagnostic studies in healthy food processing
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $100,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Alberta InnovatesFosters innovation and promotes sustainable practices in agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
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
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Grains Innovation Fund
Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO)Supports innovation and market growth for Ontario grain projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
EcoAction - Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canada Stream
Canada Water Agency (CWA)Supports innovative projects improving freshwater sustainability across Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Funding for Atlantic businesses integrating into defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)Supports Prairie organizations integrating into defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Grant for a circular economy assessment
City of Montreal (MTL)Supports businesses in Montreal adopting circular economy practices
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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
Grant and FundingClosed
National Adaptation Strategy & Hydrologic prediction and innovation
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)Supports climate data, flood mapping, hydrologic prediction, hydrometry innovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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
Grant and FundingOpen
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
Grant and FundingClosed
New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)Supports collective initiatives enhancing vulnerable seniors' social inclusion
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Expert AdviceOpen
Regional export promotion organizations (ORPEX)
Commerce International QuébecExport help in your region in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Empowering Futures — Student Work Placement Program
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)Money for electricity firms to hire students
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
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
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.
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
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Canada
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)Supports Northern Canadian businesses facing trade-related challenges
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)Supports Prairie businesses impacted by trade tariffs and disruptions
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)Supports tariff-impacted Northern Ontario SMEs for productivity and growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)Supports southern Ontario businesses impacted by international trade disruptions
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund
PME MTLSubsidizes innovation and sustainability projects in Montréal businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
AI Compute Access Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports Canadian SMEs in accessing advanced AI compute resources
Eligible Funding
- From $67,000 to $3,350,000
- Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Roulez Vert — Used vehicle rebate
Gouvernement du QuébecRebate on used electric vehicles in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
APCHQ — Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)Funding and training to support women’s integration in construction
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)Quebec supports air and noise pollution reduction projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Idea to Innovation Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)Technology transfer opportunities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative for the development of greenhouses and large tunnels
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Greenhouse and tunnel development initiative for Québec horticulture
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Trois-Rivières — Real Estate Heritage Restoration Program
City of Trois-RivièresSupports private heritage property restoration and related studies in Trois-Rivières
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 2: Renovation of heritage buildings
City of Trois-RivièresSupports heritage building renovations in Trois-Rivières’ early neighbourhoods
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Trois-Rivières — Redevelopment of the first neighborhoods – Stream 3: Management and disposal of contaminated soil and dry materials
City of Trois-RivièresFunding for contaminated soil and dry materials management and disposal
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of certain industrial sectors
City of Trois-RivièresProperty tax credit for industrial building improvement projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of old neighborhoods
City of Trois-RivièresProperty tax credit for building improvements in eligible historic neighborhoods
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Petits établissements accessibles
Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)Enhances accessibility of small establishments for disabled persons
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Tax CreditsOpen
Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of certain serviced land and recycling of certain buildings
City of Trois-RivièresProperty tax credit for residential construction, renovations, and conversions in serviced areas
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
METHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF)Non-dilutive funding for near-commercial methane technology demonstrations in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 3: Revitalization and development of local businesses
City of Trois-RivièresSupports local businesses occupying or expanding in vacant commercial spaces
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Citizen Research Program - Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research
Canadian HeritageSupports Canadian research on online disinformation and digital citizenship
Eligible Funding
- From $7,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CRIAQ International
Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)Supports international collaborative aerospace R&D commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Innovation Scouting Fund
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)Funds pilot collaborations to validate foodtech solutions with industry partners
Eligible Funding
- From $12,000 to $75,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program — Cleantech (Global Markets)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Supports Canadian SMEs piloting cleantech with international partners
Eligible Funding
- From $75,000 to $700,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
Indigenous Services CanadaSupports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal funding partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
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
- Maximum amount : 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
Grant and FundingClosed
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
- Maximum amount : 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
Grant and FundingClosed
AcceleratiON Program
Ontario CreatesSupports 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
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — Call for Projects
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)Funding for collaborative advanced materials R&D projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Grant and FundingOpen
Study: Community Energy Systems
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)Supports feasibility studies for low-carbon community energy system design
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Digital Skills Internships
CommunautiqueInternship wage subsidy for digital skill development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
RNA Entrepreneurship initiative
AxelysSupports entrepreneurial development in RNA therapeutics for Quebec academics
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Digital Strategy Funding
Réseau des SADC et CAEFinancing and advisory support for small business digital transformation
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)
Québec Research FundSupports researchers launching innovative science-based businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Grant and FundingOpen
Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI)
Recyc-QuébecSupports organic waste management projects for businesses and institutions
Eligible Funding
- From $75,000 to $500,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Aero Montreal — Eco-Responsibility
Aéro MontrealSupports Quebec aerospace companies with eco-responsible project funding
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste
Recyc-QuébecSupports 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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
The Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)
StrixFunding to accelerate sustainable aviation technology innovation in Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
BC Agriculture and Food Export Program
Government of CanadaCost-shared funding for agrifood export market development outside British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Digital Health Innovation Fund
Digital Health & Discovery Platform (dhdp)Supports collaborative digital health innovation and data-driven research
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 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
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Startup in residence
DesjardinsInvestment-focused accelerator supporting early-stage Canadian impact tech startups
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Funding for EV test drives and charging education outreach programs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Roulez Vert — New vehicle rebate
Gouvernement du QuébecRebate on new electric vehicles in Quebec.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Future Fuels Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)Annual competitive funding for low-emission fuel technology commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
Epic MegaGrants
Epic GamesFunding for innovative Unreal Engine real-time 3D projects
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Woman entrepreneur
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)Financing, advice and free resources for women-led businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
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Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for a standard project to implement GHG emission reduction measures
Gouvernement du QuébecFinancial assistance for business GHG reduction and energy efficiency measures
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Productivity-Skills
Gouvernement du QuébecFunds workforce training projects to boost SME productivity and competitiveness
Eligible Funding
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Tourism Sprint Program
Destination CanadaCost-shared funding for short-term innovative tourism product development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic sectors
PROMPTSupports collaborative innovation projects in Quebec strategic technology sectors
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Water reduction program for paper mills
Gouvernement du QuébecFinancial support to help Quebec paper mills reduce water use
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Anti-Racism Grant
Government of AlbertaSupports anti-racism community initiatives through public education
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Dedicated Fund for the English-Speaking Communities of Quebec – Community Life
Canadian HeritageSupports community engagement and vitality for Quebec’s English-speaking communities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PSIAL
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)Supports aluminum innovation in Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspended
PROMPT — Artificial intelligence
PROMPTSupports Quebec businesses in collaborative artificial intelligence innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
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
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
Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME
innovÉÉSupporting industrial research for GHG reduction in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Guidance grants
Quebec CityFunding for business growth through specialized consulting services
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Grant and FundingClosed
Food Safety and Growth Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Enhance food safety systems, adopt new technologies, and drive sector growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting
Tourisme Côte-NordSupports sustainable tourism enhancement in Quebec's Côte-Nord region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Grant and FundingOpen
Heat Green
Environnement Québec (MELCC)Financial assistance for converting residential oil or propane heating systems
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,275 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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
Grant and FundingSuspended
Programme d’habitation abordable Québec - Volet 2 : Projets pour personnes ayant des besoins particuliers en habitation
Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)Supports housing projects for people with specific accommodation needs
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PSO SME
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)Funding for industrial research projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Customized Export Development Training Program
Ontario's North Economic Development CorporationFunding for export expertise, training and planning
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
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
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Tourisme Côte-NordSupport for sustainable tourism development in Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Grant and FundingClosed
OMIF — Music Creation
Government of OntarioMoney to support Ontario music creators
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Wood Construction Innovation Program
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports innovative use of wood in sustainable construction projects
Eligible Funding
- From $400,000 to $2,500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation