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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.

2413 opportunities available
Rise — Youth Small Business Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Rise — Youth Small Business Program

Rise
Business program for youth aged 16 to 29
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Corporations Canada — Starting a Business
Expert AdviceOpen

Corporations Canada — Starting a Business

Government of Canada
Incorporate your business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness
Grant and FundingOpen

BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness

Government of British Columbia
Support for manufacturing companies in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

Government of Ontario
Train youth apprentices in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

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.

Grassroots Growth Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Grassroots Growth Program

Government of Ontario
Funding for agricultural and rural community initiatives in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators
Expert AdviceOpen

Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators

Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
International acceleration support for small technology firms
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGY
Vessel Loan Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Vessel Loan Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Loans for fishing vessels, engines and equipment in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive
Tax CreditsOpen

Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive

Government of Manitoba
Subsidy to hire co-op graduates in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway
Expert AdviceOpen

Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway

Gouvernement du Québec
Tourism project support north of the 49th parallel
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

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TACC Business Equity Program
Grant and FundingOpen

TACC Business Equity Program

Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Funding for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
STEP Market Intelligence Services
Expert AdviceOpen

STEP Market Intelligence Services

Government of Saskatchewan
International intelligence for Saskatchewan businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Alternative Land Use Services Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Alternative Land Use Services Program

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding for agricultural land sustainability in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Tax credit for internal design in Québec
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for internal design in Québec

Revenu Québec
Payroll tax credit for eligible internal design activities
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $150,000
  • Up to 24% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

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Metis-Dene Development Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Metis-Dene Development Fund

Métis-Dene Development Fund (MDDF)
Financial support for businesses in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Employment Ontario
Expert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Employment Ontario

Government of Ontario
Support employers to find employees in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee
Other SupportOpen

EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Free up collateral held against your foreign exchange contracts
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Community Futures Ontario — Business Information and Planning Services
Expert AdviceOpen

Community Futures Ontario — Business Information and Planning Services

Community Futures Ontario (CFO)
Business planning help and training for rural Ontario entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Value-adding Equipment Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Value-adding Equipment Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for agricultural and agri-food businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

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Tax credit to support the print media
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit to support the print media

Revenu Québec
Tax credit supporting wages for eligible print media organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Indigenous Pathfinder Service
Expert AdviceOpen

Indigenous Pathfinder Service

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Advice about business support and opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program

NB Power
Financial incentives for energy efficiency in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,250,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program

Alberta Innovates
Funds Alberta tech firms for in-house research expertise
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $105,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program
Grant and FundingClosed

NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Support for early-stage emission-reduction technology development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Joint Venture Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Joint Venture Program

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)
Financing for Manitoba First Nations projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program

Government of the Northwest Territories
Supports employers hiring and training NWT residents with limited experience
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,500
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund

Government of Canada
Funding for conserving and restoring nature
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $75,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Economic Development Fund — Tier 2
Grant and FundingOpen

Economic Development Fund — Tier 2

Government of Yukon
Funding for medium-sized business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Manitoba Book Publishing Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba Book Publishing Tax Credit

Government of Manitoba
Manitoba tax credit for book publishers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

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RDAR — Irrigation Targeted Call
Grant and FundingClosed

RDAR — Irrigation Targeted Call

Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)
Enhance Alberta's irrigation productivity, efficiency, and environmental stewardship
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
CNBSC – Kivalliq, Nunavut
Other SupportClosed

CNBSC – Kivalliq, Nunavut

Canada Nunavut Business Service Centre (CNBSC)
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Kivalliq
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program  —  Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen

Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for young poultry and/or egg producers
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Customized Products and Services
Expert AdviceOpen

Customized Products and Services

Statistics Canada
Customized statistics solutions for your business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CBDC Kick$tart
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CBDC Kick$tart

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Loan for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
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.

FRWIP — Water Development Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

FRWIP — Water Development Projects

Government of Saskatchewan
Supports sustainable agricultural water infrastructure development in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Training and coaching for entrepreneurs with disabilities in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
SODEC — Support for entrepreneurial development — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

SODEC — Support for entrepreneurial development — Stream 1

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

NRC — Heavy vehicle tilt research facilities

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

Current Tenders — Nova Scotia

Government of Nova Scotia
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

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Export Funding NB
Grant and FundingOpen

Export Funding NB

LearnSphere
Money to enhance export marketing for New Brunswick businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $15,000
  • Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada Feature Film Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Feature Film Fund

Telefilm Canada
Funding for film producers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Industry Expansion Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Industry Expansion Program

Government of Manitoba
Money for employee training in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Nunavut Business Credit Corporation

Government of Nunavut
Financial and business support for businesses in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • From $150,000 to $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Training
Expert AdviceOpen

Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Training

Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Training for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

Access over 3000 different funding opportunities

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

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

Training on the Job — Nunavut
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Training on the Job — Nunavut

Government of Nunavut
Wage subsidy program for SMEs in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Small Business Recovery Consulting Rebate
Grant and FundingOpen

Small Business Recovery Consulting Rebate

Northern Development Initiative Trust
Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
  • Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
CGLCC - Training
Expert AdviceOpen

CGLCC - Training

Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
Expertise to engage LGBT+ communities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alliance grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Alliance grants

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Partnering support for R&D projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Beneficial Management Practices
Grant and FundingOpen

Beneficial Management Practices

Government of British Columbia
Funding for beneficial agricultural management practices in B.C.
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Download the official 2025 grants guide

Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities

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

BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Tax CreditsOpen

BC Small Business Venture Capital Program

Government of British Columbia
Stimulate equity investments in local small businesses, fostering economic growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $400,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Wine Sector Support Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Wine Sector Support Program

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports Canadian wineries in adapting to industry challenges
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Northern Industries Innovation Fund

Northern Development Initiative Trust
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • From $10 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Collective recovery support program (PSRC)
Grant and FundingOpen

Collective recovery support program (PSRC)

Centre de tranfer d'entreprise du Québec (CTEQ)
Supports collective business acquisitions transforming to cooperatives or nonprofits
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $11,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund

Kakivak Association
Money for tourism-based businesses in the Qikiqtani Region, Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT

Find tailored funding for your business

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

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Contribution Fund

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

Magnet — Export Business Portal

Magnet
Customized export opportunities and updates
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ESSOR – Component 4: Supporting the internationalization of companies
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

ESSOR – Component 4: Supporting the internationalization of companies

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports Quebec companies in global supply chain integration
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Gen AI Call for Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Gen AI Call for Projects

Scale AI Cluster
Generative AI projects enhancing Canadian operational productivity
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $750,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
Grant and FundingOpen

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

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

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EDC — Buyer financing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

EDC — Buyer financing

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Flexible financing for your international buyers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy

Trucking HR Canada
Wage subsidies to employers for hiring post-secondary students
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $7,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario Corporate Minimum Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario Corporate Minimum Tax Credit

Ontario Ministry of Finance
Corporate tax credit for eligible large Ontario corporations
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Fellowship for automotive and smart mobility technology
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)

Government of Ontario
Supports Ontario SMEs to strengthen supply chains and expand markets
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN 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.

Saskatchewan Research and Development Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Saskatchewan Research and Development Tax Credit

Government of Saskatchewan
R&D tax credit for corporations in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
CBDC Business counselling
Expert AdviceOpen

CBDC Business counselling

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Business counselling in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Organic Industry Development - Implementation of Strategic Initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen

Organic Industry Development - Implementation of Strategic Initiatives

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding to support organic farming in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $60,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors

Innovation Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Discover how much grant funding is available for your business

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Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program

Government of Manitoba
New-investment small business tax credit in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
CFIN NextGen Food Innovators
Grant and FundingClosed

CFIN NextGen Food Innovators

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Funds student ventures in food technology innovation development
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
Expert AdviceClosed

Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program

LatAm Startups
Support for technology companies led by newcomer entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Energy Rebates
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Energy Rebates

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Rebates on energy efficiency equipment in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $4,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Young Entrepreneurs Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Young Entrepreneurs Program

Government of Manitoba
Grants for young Manitoba entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $10,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Investment Accelerator Fund
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Investment Accelerator Fund

MaRS Discovery District
Seed funding for early-stage technology in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Livestock Strategy Program — Pollination Expansion
Grant and FundingOpen

Livestock Strategy Program — Pollination Expansion

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Transal — Alu 4.0, Digital Locomotive
Grant and FundingClosed

Transal — Alu 4.0, Digital Locomotive

Transal
Supports Quebec aluminum industry's digital transformation initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $400,000
  • Up to 46.3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans

Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Loans for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT

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Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business Project Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business Project Grants

Government of Ontario
Grants to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products
Grant and FundingOpen

Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports northern Quebec biofood production, processing, and marketing initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $10,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Student Training and Employment Program (STEP)
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Student Training and Employment Program (STEP)

Government of Yukon
Subsidy to hire summer students in Yukon
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Alberta Innovates — Methane Emissions Reduction Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Methane Emissions Reduction Program

Alberta Innovates
Alberta's Methane Reduction Program supports emissions mitigation technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) - Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie regions
Grant and FundingArchived

Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) - Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie regions

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic diversification and business development in targeted regions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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Special Milk Class Permit Program
Other SupportOpen

Special Milk Class Permit Program

Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)
Reduced price for Canadian manufactured dairy ingredients
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)

Government of British Columbia
Supports rural economic growth, diversification, and infrastructure development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Program Innovation ecosystem projects and activities
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Program Innovation ecosystem projects and activities

Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
Innovation Ecosystem Projects Program for Oceanic Business Growth
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Livestock Price Insurance Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Livestock Price Insurance Program

Livestock Price Insurance Program (LPI)
Protection against decreases in livestock prices in western Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
WeBC  — Business Skills Development
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

WeBC — Business Skills Development

WeBC
Skills training for British Columbia women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Advice
Expert AdviceOpen

Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Advice

Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Business advice for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream

Government of Ontario
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCES
NRC — Advanced Electronics and Photonics Research Centre
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Advanced Electronics and Photonics Research Centre

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborate on new communication and sensor technologies R&D
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)

Ontario Genomics
Genomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $6,000,000
  • Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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Pathway Job matching
Other SupportOpen

Pathway Job matching

Population Growth and Skills
Get help finding new employees for your business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Small scale initiative stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Small scale initiative stream

Innovation Canada
Grants for small-scale Indigenous IP-related activities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa
Grant and FundingOpen

Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa

Innovate Niagara
Establish your start-up in Canada with Innovate Niagara's support
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Digital Strategy Financing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Digital Strategy Financing

CAE Beauce-Chaudière
Digitalization support for Beauce businesses’ operational advancement
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec

Revenu Québec
Tax incentive supporting eligible pyrolytic oil production in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Not-for-Profit Sector)
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Not-for-Profit Sector)

Indigenous Services Canada
Funding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Documentary + Factual Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Documentary + Factual Development Fund

Creative BC
Early-stage development funding for B.C. documentary projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Northern Arts Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — Northern Arts Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports creation, presentation, and development of northern Ontario arts
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Forestry Financing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Forestry Financing

La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Forestry investment in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $75,000 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment
Grant and FundingOpen

innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment

innovÉÉ
Support for SMEs innovating in sustainable transportation and mobility
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $350,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
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SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Acquisition Loan +
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Acquisition Loan +

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest
Supports equipment acquisition for businesses operating over three years
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 120% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund

MRC Témiscamingue
Financial assistance for launching new tourism businesses in Témiscamingue
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $20,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Theatrical exhibition program
Grant and FundingClosed

Theatrical exhibition program

Telefilm Canada
Funding for commercial exhibitors of films
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Evol — Conventional start-up loan
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Evol — Conventional start-up loan

Evol
Loans for diversified and inclusive ownership start-ups in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
ACOA Industrial and Technological Benefits policy
Other SupportOpen

ACOA Industrial and Technological Benefits policy

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Help with defence procurement for Atlantic contractors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects

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NRC —  Wind tunnel testing facility
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Wind tunnel testing facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Aerodynamics testing in Ottawa for vehicles, structures & aerospace models
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
CMF-SODEC — Corporate Financial Program for Television Production
Grant and FundingClosed

CMF-SODEC — Corporate Financial Program for Television Production

Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Quebec animation series prototyping support for young audiences
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle

Futurpreneur Canada
Loan for young professionals to develop a side business
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
PRIMA — INNOV-R
Grant and FundingClosed

PRIMA — INNOV-R

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Workplace screening of employees
Other SupportOpen

Workplace screening of employees

Government of Canada
COVID-19 rapid tests for workplace screening of employees
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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Transportation Assets Risk Assessment (TARA) Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Transportation Assets Risk Assessment (TARA) Program

Transport Canada
Funding to assess climate risks to federal transportation assets
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Support for SMEs to take part in apprenticeship
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative
Grant and FundingArchived

Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding projects in PEI's potato sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program

Government of Alberta
Voucher for mid-to-late stage development in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,001 to $100,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGY
CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program
Grant and FundingClosed

CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Supports early-stage scripted development for emerging Indigenous creators
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects

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Workforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Workforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Strengthen domestic agriculture by funding workforce development strategies in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $400,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Collaborative research and development projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Collaborative research and development projects

Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $600,000
  • 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
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Venture Investment Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Venture Investment Program

Government of the Northwest Territories
Preferred equity investment in Northwest Territories businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,100
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Grain Financial Protection Program (GFPP)
Other SupportOpen

Grain Financial Protection Program (GFPP)

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

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Workforce Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Workforce Development Program

Government of Manitoba
Support for human resource management needs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Co-operative Education Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Co-operative Education Tax Credit

Ontario Ministry of Finance
Ontario co-op student tax credit
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Grant and FundingClosed

Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway

Government of Ontario
Skills Development Fund supports Ontario's workforce training needs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCES
Anges Québec Capital Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Anges Québec Capital Fund

Anges Québec
Angel investment for innovative Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
SODEC — Development Aid Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SODEC — Development Aid Program

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
SODEC supports Quebec film development and production projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects

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BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner

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

New Ventures BC Competition

Government of British Columbia
Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • From $200 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Enbridge Gas Quebec —  Cash incentives – Condensing Water Heater
Grant and FundingOpen

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Condensing Water Heater

Enbridge Gas Quebec
Financial aid for energy-efficient commercial water heater installations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Organic Certification Rebate Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Organic Certification Rebate Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding to help farms become certified organic
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $750
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Investment Attraction Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Investment Attraction Fund

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador investment attraction fund
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Open Innovation Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Open Innovation Program

Government of British Columbia
Funding for BC-based innovators
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $6,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Workforce Development Stream
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Workforce Development Stream

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Northern Ontario internships bolster workforce through strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program

City of Toronto
Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Creative Entrepreneurship Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Creative Entrepreneurship Program

Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
Resources for Cape Breton Island and Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, craft entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCES
Capital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets
Grant and FundingOpen

Capital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets

Gouvernement du Québec
Financial assistance for restoration of heritage and cultural properties
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects

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Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Business Investment Program — Equity Investment

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest
Helps facilitate SME transfers with beneficial financing options
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Digital Main Street – ShopHere
Expert AdviceOpen

Digital Main Street – ShopHere

Digital Main Street
Help to launch an online store for Ontario businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Community Futures Program Northwest Territories
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Community Futures Program Northwest Territories

Northwest Territories Community Futures Association (NWTCFA)
Northwest Territories business loans and counselling
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quantum Leap
Grant and FundingOpen

Quantum Leap

Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
Funding for biopharmaceutical R&D
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

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Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for new technologies in Atlantic fisheries
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)
Grant and FundingClosed

NGen — Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program (EVMP)

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Support to create a vertically integrated electric vehicle (EV) value chain
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
NADF Financing
Grant and FundingOpen

NADF Financing

Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous business and economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Aboriginal Business Financing Program — Community project
Grant and FundingOpen

Aboriginal Business Financing Program — Community project

SOCCA
Business funds for First Nations communities in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Quebec Housing Industry Development Program (PADIQH)
Grant and FundingClosed

Quebec Housing Industry Development Program (PADIQH)

Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)
Supports innovation and development in Quebec’s housing industry
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
JobsNL Wage Subsidy
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

JobsNL Wage Subsidy

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Wage subsidy to create new positions in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Pivot to Grow loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Pivot to Grow loan

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Financing to support Canadian exporters impacted by U.S. tariffs
Eligible Funding
  • From $350,000 to $2,000,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program

Government of British Columbia
Money for pilots and commercialization in B.C
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports Canadian AI innovation with advanced national computing infrastructure
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Economic Development Officers
Expert AdviceOpen

Economic Development Officers

Government of the Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories business support services
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Limestone Trucking Assistance Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Limestone Trucking Assistance Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding to defray the cost of trucking limestone
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $32,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
NGen — Feasibility Studies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

NGen — Feasibility Studies

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
MaRS Growth Acceleration Program
Expert AdviceOpen

MaRS Growth Acceleration Program

MaRS Discovery District
Support for executives of scaling, high-growth companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

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Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for Canadian manufacturers of whalesafe gear
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for film and television production in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $25,000
  • Up to 26% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow
Grant and FundingOpen

Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow

Québec International
Support to grow a technology startup in Quebec City
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Gearing Up — Student Work Placement Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Gearing Up — Student Work Placement Program

Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)
Subsidy to hire students for mining jobs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $7,000
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Duties Relief Program
Other SupportTax CreditsOpen

Duties Relief Program

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Allows duty-free import of goods that are later exported
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT

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Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program

Innovation Initiatives Ontario North
Money for innovation and commercialization enhancement
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive
Tax CreditsOpen

Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive

Government of Saskatchewan
Tax credit for capital investments
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program

Government of Saskatchewan
Funding for farms in Saskatchewan to improve irrigation efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • From $250 to $50,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Heritage grants - Heritage Incentive Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage grants - Heritage Incentive Program

City of Vancouver
Supports conservation and seismic upgrades of designated heritage buildings
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $4,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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Energy Training Program for Students
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Energy Training Program for Students

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for Nova Scotia students and recent graduates in the energy sector
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Small Business BC  — Talk to an Expert
Expert AdviceOpen

Small Business BC — Talk to an Expert

Small Business BC
Expert advice to help plan your British Columbia business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Businesses
Other SupportOpen

Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Businesses

Indigenous Services Canada
Federal procurement opportunities for Indigenous businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream

Telefilm Canada
Funding for promoting Canadian content and talent initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund

ID Gatineau
Non-repayable financial support for business growth in Gatineau
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
AgriAssurance Program — Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Grant and FundingOpen

AgriAssurance Program — Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding to address agribusiness market and regulatory requirements
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Grant and FundingClosed

Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $99,900
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund

Government of Saskatchewan
Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1

MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est
Supports Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean businesses in market diversification strategies
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

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New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Grant and FundingOpen

New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program

NB Power
Supports energy-efficient commercial and industrial new building projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Facilitates business growth through financial institution partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Small Cidery Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Small Cidery Program

Agricorp
Supports Ontario small cideries to scale and boost competitiveness
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $220,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Supports market diversification and economic development for local businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
CBDC Immigrant Loan program  —  Pilot Project
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

CBDC Immigrant Loan program — Pilot Project

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Loans for immigrants to start businesses with support services
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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CDEM — Mentoring
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

CDEM — Mentoring

Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
Mentoring for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCES
La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund

La Ruche
Promotes innovative solutions for social and environmental challenges
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
PISAQ – Stream 2
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

PISAQ – Stream 2

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports veterinary expertise development for Quebec's animal health sector
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCES
Project Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Project Development Fund

Creative BC
Supports film and TV project development in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Payroll tax credit – CFI
Tax CreditsOpen

Payroll tax credit – CFI

Revenu Québec
Payroll tax incentive for international financial sector employers in Montreal
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

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Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance
Grant and FundingOpen

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Incentives for reducing electricity use in commercial and institutional buildings
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Retail trade
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers

Government of Prince Edward Island
Get a wage subsidy to hire post-secondary graduates
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
FinDev Canada Financing and Investment
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

FinDev Canada Financing and Investment

FinDev Canada (DFIC)
Loans and investments for businesses operating in developing countries
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
PARO Services
Expert AdviceOpen

PARO Services

PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise
Support and networking services for women entrepreneurs in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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KCFI – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
Expert AdviceOpen

KCFI – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Kitikmeot/Cambridge Bay
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $450,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $10,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
British Columbia film and television tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

British Columbia film and television tax credit

BC Ministry of Finance
Tax credits for eligible film and television productions in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpen

Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs

La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Money for youth-owned agri-businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $45,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

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Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Technology Leadership Project Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Technology Leadership Project Program

Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
Ocean Supercluster supports innovative ocean economy projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $400,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Solutions for Small Business — E-Commerce
Other SupportOpen

Solutions for Small Business — E-Commerce

Canada Post
Discounts and expertise for your online store
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities
Grant and FundingOpen

Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for renewable energy and capacity building projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Canadian journalism labour tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Canadian journalism labour tax credit

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refundable tax credit for eligible journalism organizations’ labour costs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
SME in action
Grant and FundingArchived

SME in action

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec SMEs in productivity, growth, and competitiveness
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Job integration contract
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Job integration contract

Gouvernement du Québec
Subsidy to hire people with disabilities in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Drilling Technology Challenge
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Drilling Technology Challenge

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Funding for innovative drilling technology projects advancing emissions reduction
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $8,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Tax CreditsOpen

Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment

Ontario Ministry of Finance
Refund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for unlicensed equipment
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Digital Health Sandbox
Grant and FundingOpen

Digital Health Sandbox

Alberta Innovates
Accelerates digital health technology adoption in Alberta clinical settings
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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NRC — Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy
Expert AdviceOpen

NRC — Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Imaging, fluorescence and microscopy facility in Charlottetown
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Off-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program - Wildlife and Habitat Protection Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Off-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program - Wildlife and Habitat Protection Stream

Quebec Wildlife Foundation
Supports projects mitigating off-road vehicle impact on wildlife habitats
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
FTQ — Regional Funds
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

FTQ — Regional Funds

Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
Offers tailored financing and support for regional SME growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit

Government of Manitoba
Manitoba film and video production tax credit
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Tax Credit for Major Digital Transformation Projects
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax Credit for Major Digital Transformation Projects

Revenu Québec
Tax credit supports digital transformation projects for eligible companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates

Alberta Innovates
Supports commercialization by funding salaries for business innovation talent
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $120,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec

Revenu Québec
Incentive for eligible Quebec companies producing qualifying biofuels
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Clean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Clean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship

Clean Foundation
Subsidized intern to help combat climate change
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $210,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Community Future Saskatchewan — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Community Future Saskatchewan — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program

Community Futures Saskatchewan
Loans and advice for rural Saskatchewan entrepreneurs with disabilities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit (OCASE)
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit (OCASE)

Government of Ontario
Tax credit for animation and special effects work in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $25,000
  • Up to 18% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Operating Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Operating Grant Program

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Subsidy for childcare services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
New Ventures BC — Venture Accelerator Program
Expert AdviceOpen

New Ventures BC — Venture Accelerator Program

Government of British Columbia
Distance accelerator for early-stage technology in BC
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
BioCreate Program
Grant and FundingOpen

BioCreate Program

Ontario Genomics
Support for commercialization in genomics and engineering biology in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

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Agriculture Job Connector
Other SupportOpen

Agriculture Job Connector

Government of Alberta
Find skilled workers for agriculture and agri-food jobs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 2

Agriculture for Life
Enhancing HR skills in agriculture to reduce worker turnover
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Empower your company's growth and competitiveness by adopting AI through substantial funding opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 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
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Saskatchewan qualifying environmental trust tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Saskatchewan qualifying environmental trust tax credit

Government of Saskatchewan
Tax credit for corporations benefitting from environmental trusts
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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The Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

The Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund

Government of Canada
Indigenous Leadership Fund supports climate action by Indigenous peoples
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $6,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative

Genome Canada
CBIC funds Canadian genomics innovation for commercialization
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $2,000,000
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge

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

Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord

Tourisme Côte-Nord
Supports sustainable workforce and community development in Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
MicroEntreprendre Laval — Financing for entrepreneurs
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MicroEntreprendre Laval — Financing for entrepreneurs

MicroEntreprendre
Microcredit and support for underrepresented Laval entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26
Grant and FundingOpen

Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26

Government of Ontario
Supports Boreal Caribou conservation through habitat restoration and research
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Show production tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Show production tax credit

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports Quebec show producers with refundable tax assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,250,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Low Carbon Communities
Grant and FundingClosed

Low Carbon Communities

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for low-carbon solutions projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CDEM — Training
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

CDEM — Training

Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
Workshops for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses
Tax CreditsClosed

Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses

Government of Canada
Refundable tax credit for eligible small Canadian-controlled corporations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici
Grant and FundingClosed

Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports immigrant entrepreneurs advancing economic innovation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Clarence Campeau Development Fund

Government of Saskatchewan
Financing for Saskatchewan Métis entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Housing technology test facilities in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Musicaction — Support for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosed

Musicaction — Support for Indigenous Entrepreneurs

Musicaction
Empowers Indigenous music businesses through financial support
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Marketing Support Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Marketing Support Program

Government of Prince Edward Island
Marketing support for Prince Edward Island (PEI) businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $16,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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SADC Shawinigan — Youth Strategy Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Shawinigan — Youth Strategy Fund

SADC Shawinigan
Youth Strategy Fund supports young entrepreneurs in Shawinigan
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Workforce Training and Employment — Self Employment
Grant and FundingOpen

Workforce Training and Employment — Self Employment

Government of Manitoba
Assistance for new Manitoba entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Enbridge Gas Quebec —  Cash incentives – Fryer Energy Star
Grant and FundingOpen

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Fryer Energy Star

Enbridge Gas Quebec
Cash incentive for ENERGY STAR natural gas fryer installation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $950
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
DEPS — Assistance and support program for local businesses
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

DEPS — Assistance and support program for local businesses

Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)
Financial support for businesses impacted by construction in Sorel-Tracy
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Innovative Solutions Canada — Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovative Solutions Canada — Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
The NRC and NRCan Grant Challenge aims to promote cost-effective net-zero industrial heating processes by providing up to $1.7M CAD in funding.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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