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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
Business Development Program (BDP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Development Program (BDP)

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding to help businesses in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
NRC — Printable Electronics -  Ottawa research facility
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Printable Electronics - Ottawa research facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Printable electronics facility in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary
Grant and FundingClosed

Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Supports BC student employment in agriculture sectors
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,500 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Seafood Accelerator Program — Market Access Food Safety Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Seafood Accelerator Program — Market Access Food Safety Program

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports overcoming food safety barriers for market access
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
thriveFORWARD
Grant and FundingClosed

thriveFORWARD

Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC)
Money for technology and industrial companies in Southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant

Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

CME’s Technology Investment Program
Grant and FundingClosed

CME’s Technology Investment Program

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Assists Ontario manufacturers with technology investment grants
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Skills Online Nova Scotia
Other SupportTax CreditsOpen

Skills Online Nova Scotia

SkillsonlineNS
Online business skills training in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation program  — Call for First-time Adopter Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Innovation program — Call for First-time Adopter Projects

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Encouraging innovation through early technology adoption partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
LRCC — Business Advisory
Expert AdviceOpen

LRCC — Business Advisory

Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
Advisory services for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)
Grant and FundingOpen

Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for Saskatchewan agri-business efficiency and expansion projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $750,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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Alberta Self-Employment Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Self-Employment Program

Government of Alberta
Self-employment training for Albertans
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for companies designing innovative industrial projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
AgriStability — Prince Edward Island
Grant and FundingOpen

AgriStability — Prince Edward Island

Government of Prince Edward Island
Insurance to protect farming operations in Prince Edward Islands
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $400
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEBUSINESS BUYOUT
JEDI  —  Aboriginal Development Fund — CED
Grant and FundingOpen

JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED

Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)
Money for New Brunswick First Nation community economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $16,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT

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Kosher and Halal Investment Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Kosher and Halal Investment Program

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Improves efficiency in Canada's kosher and halal meat sector
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
CNBSC – Baffin, Nunavut
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

CNBSC – Baffin, Nunavut

Canada Nunavut Business Service Centre (CNBSC)
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Baffin/Iqaluit
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUT
Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)

Invest Ontario
Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities

Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA)
Funding for experiential learning opportunities in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Innovator Membership Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovator Membership Program

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Business assistance for innovators in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION

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.

Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)
Grant and FundingClosed

Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Supports scaling operations for food processors in BC
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Manitoba research and development tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba research and development tax credit

Government of Manitoba
Supports R&D expenditures for Manitoba-based corporations
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism

Canadian Heritage
Supports Canadian print and digital periodical journalism organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $2,500
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
VQA Wine Support Program
Grant and FundingClosed

VQA Wine Support Program

Agricorp
Supports Ontario wineries in growing sales and tourism activities
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon

Innovation Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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Accelerate Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Accelerate Fund

Yaletown Partners
Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations
Grant and FundingOpen

AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Data standardization support program
Grant and FundingClosed

Data standardization support program

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports data standardization for Quebec cultural organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Community Futures Alberta — Financial Supports
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Community Futures Alberta — Financial Supports

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Funding for rural SMEs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Risk Management and Food Safety
Grant and FundingOpen

Risk Management and Food Safety

Government of New Brunswick
Funding for assurance systems in New Brunswick agriculture
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

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CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy

CAE Rive-Nord
Loans for young entrepreneurs in Rivière-du-Nord and nearby areas
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative

Ministry of Agriculture
Funding for dairy processing equipment upgrades
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports the participation of Quebec businesses in craft trade shows
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)
Grant and FundingClosed

Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)

Government of Ontario
Funding for agri-food local labour strategies through pilot projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
NRC — Ice Tank - 21 m Research Facility
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Ice Tank - 21 m Research Facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Ice tank facility in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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.

ACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)
Grant and FundingOpen

ACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supporting innovative housing solutions and construction technologies in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Food & Beverage Financing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Food & Beverage Financing

Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Financing for food and beverage production or processing
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Invest Nova Scotia — Investment
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Invest Nova Scotia — Investment

Government of Nova Scotia
Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canadian Agriculture Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to Brazil
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Canadian Agriculture Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to Brazil

Government of Canada
Supports Canadian agtech SMEs in R&D collaboration with Brazil
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Food Security and Supply Chain Fund

Government of Ontario
Supports agri-food sector resilience and workforce development in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

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Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program

WeBC
Empowering women entrepreneurs with financing and mentorship support
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Northwest Territories Tourism Training Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Northwest Territories Tourism Training Fund

Northwest Territories
Funding for tourism industry training in NWT
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $6,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Manitoba Accessibility Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Manitoba Accessibility Fund

Government of Manitoba
Manitoba Accessibility Fund removes barriers through project grants
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT

Innovation Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
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

Access over 3000 different funding opportunities

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Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program

Alberta Innovates
Leverage the Land and Biodiversity Program to drive sustainable practices in Alberta's natural resource development and enhance biodiversity.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Inclusive Spaces Program Grant
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Inclusive Spaces Program Grant

Government of Alberta
Funding for accessible, inclusive renovations in licensed child care facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program —  Indigenous Languages Component
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Indigenous Languages Component

Canadian Heritage
Funding to maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream

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

Download the official 2025 grants guide

Access key insights to maximize your funding opportunities

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Regional Action Support Program (RASP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Action Support Program (RASP)

Gouvernement du Québec
Support for regional actions in Capitale-Nationale and Lévis
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF) – Investing
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF) – Investing

Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF)
Equity investment partnerships for businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Future Farmer Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Future Farmer Program

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding to support new farmers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario Labour Market Partnerships
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Labour Market Partnerships

Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Funding for partnerships among Ontario employers, employees and communities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit

Canadian Heritage
Wage subsidy for summer students
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments
Grant and FundingOpen

Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments

Quebec Wildlife Foundation
Supports the conservation and enhancement of Quebec's natural habitats
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers

Ontario Ministry of Finance
Tax credit for Ontario farmers donating food to communities
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit

Government of Manitoba
Manitoba tax credit for digital media production
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Fonds Mon virage écologique
Grant and FundingOpen

Fonds Mon virage écologique

Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières (IDETR)
Support for Trois-Rivières SMEs in environmental impact reduction
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development
Grant and FundingClosed

Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development

Musicaction
Financial aid for music career and business development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°
Expert AdviceOpen

Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°

Aéro Montreal
Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Electric Vehicle Incentive
Grant and FundingOpen

Electric Vehicle Incentive

Government of Prince Edward Island
Financial incentive for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle purchases
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $4,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada Digital Adoption Program — Boost Your Business Technology — Digital Advisors
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Digital Adoption Program — Boost Your Business Technology — Digital Advisors

Innovation Canada
Call for Digital Advisors to support SMEs adopting new technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program

CleanBC
Supports GHG reduction in commercial buildings through electrification measures
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $84,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant

Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

Light Reflecting Materials Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Light Reflecting Materials Program

Government of British Columbia
Money for tree fruit producers in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $30,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Revenu Québec — Assistance program for SMEs
Expert AdviceOpen

Revenu Québec — Assistance program for SMEs

Revenu Québec
Help understanding business taxes in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Fishing Licence Loan Program
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Fishing Licence Loan Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Loan to purchase fishing licence and gear in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Equity + Emerging Development
Grant and FundingOpen

Equity + Emerging Development

Creative BC
Supports underrepresented filmmakers in British Columbia's film sector
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saint-Eustache — Tax credit program
Tax CreditsOpen

Saint-Eustache — Tax credit program

Saint-Eustache
Provides property tax credits for eligible development and renovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

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CBDC Innovation Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CBDC Innovation Loan

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Loan for technology improvements
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Business services
Expert AdviceOpen

ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Business services

ACCLR Info entrepreneurs
Guidance for business project success in Western Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)
Grant and FundingArchived

Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)

UAS Centre of Excellence
Non-repayable financial support for strategic sector development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program
Grant and FundingClosed

CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program

Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Pilot Program for Mid-career Digital Content Creation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Sherbrooke — Renovation assistance program for commercial premises and facades
Grant and FundingOpen

Sherbrooke — Renovation assistance program for commercial premises and facades

Ville de Sherbrooke
Supports commercial building renovations and facade improvements in Sherbrooke
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

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CBDC NB Small Business Emergency Working Capital Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CBDC NB Small Business Emergency Working Capital Program

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financial help for small businesses in NB
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for innovation, infrastructure and science projects in the Atlantic
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative

Government of Ontario
The Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative supports agri-food processors in increasing energy efficiency.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Financial Assistance Program from the Fonds de la sécurité routière
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial Assistance Program from the Fonds de la sécurité routière

Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Quebec's Road Safety Fund aids safety initiatives and victims
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $350,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in ON

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

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New Small Business Tax Deduction
Tax CreditsClosed

New Small Business Tax Deduction

Government of Nova Scotia
Tax credit for newly incorporated Nova Scotia businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Trail Blazer
Expert AdviceOpen

Trail Blazer

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Training for early-stage startups in Northwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Re-Skill Saskatchewan Training Subsidy
Grant and FundingClosed

Re-Skill Saskatchewan Training Subsidy

Government of Saskatchewan
Money for employee training in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $5,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Product and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations
Grant and FundingOpen

Product and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations

Government of Prince Edward Island
Money to help agri-businesses in Prince Edward Island grow
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program

Scale AI Cluster
AI and data science training for Canadian youth
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
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Interactive Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Interactive Fund

Government of British Columbia
Grant for British Columbia digital media or software productions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Commemorate Canada Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Commemorate Canada Program

Canadian Heritage
Funding for national heritage commemoration and celebration projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUT
Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant

Government of Alberta
Grant for Alberta film script development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $55,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
AgriStability
Grant and FundingClosed

AgriStability

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Insurance to protect farming operations
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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BDIC-NWT — Working Capital Guarantee
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

BDIC-NWT — Working Capital Guarantee

Government of the Northwest Territories
Loan guarantee for Northwest Territories businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,100
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy

Alberta Innovates
Supports renewable fuels and circular economy projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Business and Community Services
Expert AdviceOpen

Business and Community Services

Patricia Area Community Endeavours (PACE)
Business advice and community planning in the Patricia Region, Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district

Quebec City
Financial support for business development projects in Saint-Roch
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
BDC Financing — Commercial Real Estate Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Commercial Real Estate Loan

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Loan to purchase real estate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

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Infrastructure de recherche et développement
Grant and FundingArchived

Infrastructure de recherche et développement

Quebec City
Support for businesses investing in R&D infrastructure
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH
Grant and FundingClosed

MEDTEQ+ — Call for Projects – FEMTECH

Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Funding for innovative women’s health technology projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec International — International recruiting
Expert AdviceOpen

Quebec International — International recruiting

Québec International
Recruit global talent for your Quebec City business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCES
Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports innovative wood construction for emissions reduction targets
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,400,000
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Energy Savings for Business Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Energy Savings for Business Program

Government of Alberta
Funding for Alberta SMEs to improve efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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British Columbia interactive digital media tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

British Columbia interactive digital media tax credit

BC Ministry of Finance
Supports corporations developing interactive digital media products in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Tenders — Prince Edward Island Tenders
Expert AdviceOpen

Tenders — Prince Edward Island Tenders

Government of Prince Edward Island
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $400
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1
Grant and FundingClosed

Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports priority projects advancing Quebec's agri-food sector development
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB

Innovation Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
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Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
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Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Production Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Production Program

Creative BC
Supports diverse B.C. filmmakers creating culturally enriching films
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program

Telefilm Canada
Supports long-established Canadian film festivals financially
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
SADC Maria-Chapdelaine — Digital Strategy Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Maria-Chapdelaine — Digital Strategy Loan

SADC Maria-Chapdelaine
Digital Strategy Loan supports business digital transition efforts
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Gasoline Competition Assistance Program
Tax CreditsOpen

Gasoline Competition Assistance Program

Government of Saskatchewan
Commission for gasoline and propane sold in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

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Centre for Women in Business
Grant and FundingOpen

Centre for Women in Business

Centre for Women in Business
Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Newfoundland and Labrador research and development tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Newfoundland and Labrador research and development tax credit

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Provides a refundable tax credit for eligible R&D in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities
Grant and FundingClosed

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities

ventureLAB
Funding for non-profit organizations in York Region
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Expert AdviceOpen

Bioindustrial Innovation Canada

Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Strategic investment, advice and services for sustainable technologies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream

Government of Ontario
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI)
Grant and FundingClosed

Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI)

Government of Ontario
Funding for enhancing biosecurity in non-supply poultry operations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program

Government of Alberta
Voucher for advanced stage development in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Business Advising
Expert AdviceOpen

Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan — Business Advising

Government of Saskatchewan
Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund

Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Funding for Nunavut production companies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $7,500
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

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British Columbia mining exploration tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

British Columbia mining exploration tax credit

BC Ministry of Finance
Tax credit supporting corporate mining exploration activities in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Interactive digital media tax credit (B.C.)
Tax CreditsOpen

Interactive digital media tax credit (B.C.)

Government of British Columbia
Tax credit for interactive digital media in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 17.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
2 Billion Trees Program
Grant and FundingOpen

2 Billion Trees Program

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for tree-planting projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Tax CreditsClosed

New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit

Government of New Brunswick
Tax credit for R&D in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
CGLCC - Youth Entrepreneurship Program
Expert AdviceClosed

CGLCC - Youth Entrepreneurship Program

Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
Mentorship for young LGBT+ entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-UK collaborative R&D projects for commercialization potential
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Energy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels Call for Proposals
Grant and FundingOpen

Energy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels Call for Proposals

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Advances clean fuel technologies for environmental sustainability
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $10
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canadian-Japanese SME co-innovation for global value chain access
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Business Development Program — Commercial Component
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Development Program — Commercial Component

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Money for start-up and expansion in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
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MiHR — Green Jobs
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

MiHR — Green Jobs

Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)
Green Jobs Program supports eco-friendly mining youth employment
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
Business Navigators - NB
Expert AdviceClosed

Business Navigators - NB

Government of New Brunswick
Help understanding business regulations in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network
Grant and FundingOpen

City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network

Ville de Lévis
Quebec supports entrepreneurs with unified regional business services
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
MaRS Momentum
Expert AdviceOpen

MaRS Momentum

MaRS Discovery District
Support for high-growth science and technology companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Wholesale trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program

Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario's forest sector innovation and productivity
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
OCLF — Small Business Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

OCLF — Small Business Loans

Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF)
Offers loans for small business startup or expansion
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Collaborate 2 Commercialize
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Collaborate 2 Commercialize

Government of Ontario
Money for collaboration between public Academia and Industry
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)
Tax CreditsOpen

Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)

Government of Alberta
SR&ED tax credit for SMEs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $4,000,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Supported Employment
Grant and FundingOpen

Supported Employment

Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Funding to hire employees with disabilities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

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Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit

Government of Alberta
Refundable tax credit supporting screen-based productions in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $499,999
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Three Phase Network Access Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Three Phase Network Access Program

Gouvernement du Québec
Funding to facilitate access to the three-phase network
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
SIF — Business Innovation and Growth projects
Grant and FundingOpen

SIF — Business Innovation and Growth projects

Innovation Canada
Funding for business innovation and growth projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)

Government of Ontario
Supports Ontario Francophone community development and bilingual services
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT)
Tax CreditsOpen

Employer Health Tax relief (EHT)

Ontario Ministry of Finance
Ontario payroll tax relief for eligible employers and charities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

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Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Micro-business
Grant and FundingClosed

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Micro-business

Government of the Northwest Territories
Money for micro-businesses in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $6,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
Grant and FundingClosed

SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Advance international R&D in manufacturing through SMART Eureka Cluster
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Manufacturing & Processing Investment Tax Credit Saskatchewan
Tax CreditsOpen

Manufacturing & Processing Investment Tax Credit Saskatchewan

Government of Saskatchewan
Tax credit for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Community Workforce Response Grant — Community Response Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Workforce Response Grant — Community Response Stream

Government of British Columbia
Money for skills training in the forest sector
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP)

Government of Ontario
Rebates for Northern Ontario industrial electricity consumers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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Microcrédit Montréal — Loans for entrepreneurs
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Microcrédit Montréal — Loans for entrepreneurs

MicroEntreprendre
Microcredit for Quebec entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Collective Bargaining Information Services
Expert AdviceOpen

Collective Bargaining Information Services

Government of Ontario
Collective bargaining resources in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
PISAQ – Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

PISAQ – Stream 1

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports veterinary service delivery and workforce retention in agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • From $7,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Emissions Performance Standards program
Grant and FundingClosed

Emissions Performance Standards program

Government of Ontario
Ontario EPS program reduces industrial greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Coast Funds Economic Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Coast Funds Economic Development Fund

Coast Funds
Funding for sustainable economic development in Indigenous communities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

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Airports Capital Assistance Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Airports Capital Assistance Program

Transport Canada
Transport Canada funds airport safety capital projects.
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit

Government of Manitoba
Tax credit for Manitoba community enterprise development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $60,000
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit

Department of Families
Tax credit for creating on-site child care in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program

Government of Alberta
Accelerator program for entrepreneurs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Innovative Solutions Canada — Inclusive industrial protective headwear
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovative Solutions Canada — Inclusive industrial protective headwear

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
The PSPC Inclusive Industrial Protective Headwear Innovation Challenge.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

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Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program

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

Market Opportunities and Diversification Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding to help producers with local and export activities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Trade Market Intelligence Service
Expert AdviceOpen

Trade Market Intelligence Service

Government of Nova Scotia
Market research support in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)
Grant and FundingOpen

Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling
Grant and FundingOpen

Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling

Recyc-Québec
Funds to manage used tires
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects

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Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports prevention and management of aquatic invasive species
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
SaskJobs — Employer Services
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

SaskJobs — Employer Services

Government of Saskatchewan
Employer services for Saskatchewan businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Community Futures Ontario  — Access to Capital
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Community Futures Ontario — Access to Capital

Community Futures Ontario (CFO)
Loan for businesses and social enterprises in rural Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed

innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

innovÉÉ
Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program

Alberta Innovates
Funds Alberta tech-events up to $25,000 for innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY

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Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Small Distillery Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Small Distillery Program

Agricorp
Supports Ontario small distilleries' business expansion and job creation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $220,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Northern Food Businesses
Grant and FundingOpen

Northern Food Businesses

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Build a strong food industry in the territories
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program

ventureLAB
Support for technology companies ready to scale
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
TECHNOLOGY
Manitoba Mineral Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Manitoba Mineral Development Fund

Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Manitoba Mineral Development Fund promotes economic growth in mining
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

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La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund

Gouvernement du Québec
Youth funding for innovative projects in Quebec focused on entrepreneurship
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ARBJ — Entrepreneurial Skills Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

ARBJ — Entrepreneurial Skills Development Program

Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Enhancing entrepreneurial skills for eligible Northern Quebec residents
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Business Link — Indigenous Services
Expert AdviceOpen

Business Link — Indigenous Services

Government of Alberta
Support for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component
Grant and FundingOpen

Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component

Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Fosters innovative solutions to workforce skill development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

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NRC — Advanced, non-linear optical imaging and microscopy (CARSLab)
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Advanced, non-linear optical imaging and microscopy (CARSLab)

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) microscopy lab in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance
Grant and FundingClosed

SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance

SOCAN Foundation
Supports commissioning of new concert or classical music works
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Small Business Support Program — Entrepreneur Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Small Business Support Program — Entrepreneur Development Fund

Government of Nunavut
Financing for business training and aftercare in Nunavut
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
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Alberta's pilot program enhancing lab access for tech developers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 60% 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
Mining Research and Innovation Support Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Mining Research and Innovation Support Program

Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)
Supports mining R&D and innovation in Quebec industry
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $600,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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Nova Scotia — Export Development Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Nova Scotia — Export Development Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Support for export growth in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Improving Crop and Livestock Health and Quality
Grant and FundingOpen

Improving Crop and Livestock Health and Quality

Government of New Brunswick
Funding to reduce pests and diseases in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
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Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions
Grant and FundingOpen

Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions

Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Supports workforce training in water industry professions
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic
Grant and FundingOpen

PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic

Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)
Funding for Quebec aerospace R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)INNOVATION
ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot
Grant and FundingClosed

ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Alberta businesses propose effective, commercially viable energy technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)

Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC)
Employers receive wage subsidy for hiring students in industry
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $7,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Apprenticeship START
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Apprenticeship START

Government of Nova Scotia
Supports Nova Scotia employers hiring and training apprentices
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program
Grant and FundingOpen

LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program

Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
Money for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $99,999
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Environmental Solutions
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Environmental Solutions

Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Financing for environmental farm upgrades
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy

Government of Manitoba
Money for Manitoba organizations to hire unemployed individuals
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

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Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program

Government of Alberta
Wage subsidy for commercialization associate's salary in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $120,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Accompaniment and technical support for Québec forestry companies (MASTE)
Grant and FundingClosed

Accompaniment and technical support for Québec forestry companies (MASTE)

Gouvernement du Québec
Provides financial support to Quebec forest companies for hiring external specialists to enhance their operations.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)

Government of Ontario
Tax credit for interactive digital media creation in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CDAP — Youth Wage Subsidies
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

CDAP — Youth Wage Subsidies

Magnet
Grants SMEs for digital adoption and competitiveness enhancement
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $7,300
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Wildlife Damage Compensation Program

Government of New Brunswick
Compensation for New Brunswick crop or livestock loss
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosed

Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding to improve sustainability in Atlantic fisheries
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Aquatic habitat quality improvement (AQHA)
Grant and FundingOpen

Aquatic habitat quality improvement (AQHA)

Quebec Wildlife Foundation
Supports aquatic habitat conservation, restoration, and improvement projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program

Government of British Columbia
Money to hire students in the Columbia Basin region
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
NBIF Startup Investment Fund
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

NBIF Startup Investment Fund

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Seed capital for new products, services and technologies in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Alberta — Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta — Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) provides funding to support Alberta producers in implementing and maintaining eco-friendly agricultural projects.
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $300,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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BC Tech Growth Programs
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

BC Tech Growth Programs

BC Tech Association
Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
PrairiesCan — Alberta Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

PrairiesCan — Alberta Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Alberta Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative supports renewable energy projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Clean Foundation — Green Jobs

Clean Foundation
Subsidy to hire interns in the natural resources sector
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
Targeted Labour Market Programs
Grant and FundingOpen

Targeted Labour Market Programs

Government of Nunavut
Funding for Nunavut employment and training initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
International Mobility Program
Other SupportOpen

International Mobility Program

Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Hire temporary foreign workers fast
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

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Commemorative Partnership Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Commemorative Partnership Program

Government of Canada
Funding for projects commemorating Canadian military service and sacrifice
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP)

Government of Manitoba
Support for SMEs to participate in export-related activities
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous stream
Grant and FundingOpen

CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous stream

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Money to future-proof your Northern Canada Indigenous-led business
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TACC First Citizens Fund (FCF) Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

TACC First Citizens Fund (FCF) Loan

Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Loans with partial forgiveness for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
NRC — Reverberant Acoustic Chamber - Research Facility
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Reverberant Acoustic Chamber - Research Facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
High intensity noise testing facility in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

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Music Industry Initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed

Music Industry Initiatives

Creative BC
Supports development of British Columbia's music industry ecosystem
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $60,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program

Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for early-stage digital media project development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Student Work Placement Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Student Work Placement Program

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Subsidies for hiring Canadian post-secondary students
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
BDC Advisory Services — Operational Efficiency
Expert AdviceOpen

BDC Advisory Services — Operational Efficiency

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Advice to optimize your operations for growth
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Record in BC
Grant and FundingClosed

Record in BC

Creative BC
Attracts artists to record in B.C. studios with local professionals
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

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Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit
Tax CreditsClosed

Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit

Government of Nova Scotia
Tax credit for digital animation in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Young Entrepreneur Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Young Entrepreneur Loan

Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Loans for youth-led agricultural or food-related business
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
NGen — Cluster Accelerator Program
Grant and FundingClosed

NGen — Cluster Accelerator Program

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Strengthen Canada's advanced manufacturing ecosystem
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 150% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Early Stage Startup Stream
Expert AdviceOpen

Early Stage Startup Stream

Parkdale Centre for Innovation
Support for early stage innovation entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
AgriStability — British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen

AgriStability — British Columbia

Government of British Columbia
Insurance to protect farming operations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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MaRS — Supply AI
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

MaRS — Supply AI

MaRS Discovery District
Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
CGLCC — Tourism
Expert AdviceOpen

CGLCC — Tourism

Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
Market your tourism business to LGBT+ travellers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream

Government of British Columbia
Support for immediate workforce shortages within in-demand occupations
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
STEP Market Access Program
Grant and FundingClosed

STEP Market Access Program

Government of Saskatchewan
Funding to help Saskatchewan businesses market domestically and internationally
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Business Link — Immigrant Services
Expert AdviceOpen

Business Link — Immigrant Services

Government of Alberta
Support for immigrant entrepreneurs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects

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Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for supply-managed sectors facilities improvements
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project loans
Grant and FundingClosed

Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project loans

Government of Ontario
Loans to grow or expand in eastern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
CQRDA — SI2TEC
Grant and FundingOpen

CQRDA — SI2TEC

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Supports circular economy feasibility and project planning initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Commercial Temporary Importations
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

Commercial Temporary Importations

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Facilitates duty-free temporary importation of commercial goods to Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Purchase order financing for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $750,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

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Intellectual Property Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen

Intellectual Property Ontario

Government of Ontario
Funding support for Ontario-based SMEs in tech and innovation sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY
Canadian Emissions Reduction Innovation Network
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

Canadian Emissions Reduction Innovation Network

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

General Class Contribution Program

Government of Canada
Supports partnerships advancing Parks Canada's conservation and engagement goals
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Micro-Loan Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Micro-Loan Program

Government of Prince Edward Island
Micro-loans for PEI entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Self Employment Training
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Self Employment Training

microbusiness
Online government-funded training for aspiring entrepreneurs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 86% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
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Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 3 - National Showcase and Tour
Grant and FundingOpen

Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 3 - National Showcase and Tour

Musicaction
Supports francophone artists' international exposure and career development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $40,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars

Foodpreneur Advantage
Start-up support for entrepreneurs in southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Celebrate Ontario Blockbuster (COB)
Grant and FundingOpen

Celebrate Ontario Blockbuster (COB)

Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS)
Supports major events boosting tourism and economic impact in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BDC Advisory Services — Certifications
Expert AdviceOpen

BDC Advisory Services — Certifications

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Guidance towards a successful certification
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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CMF — Commercial Projects Program
Grant and FundingClosed

CMF — Commercial Projects Program

Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding Canadian digital media projects with commercial potential
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2025
Grant and FundingOpen

CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2025

Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Funding for innovation in Canadian livestock technology and research
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program
Grant and FundingArchived

Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
ID Gatineau — Local Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

ID Gatineau — Local Fund

ID Gatineau
Financial aid for business development and expansion in Gatineau
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
SaskTenders
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

SaskTenders

Government of Saskatchewan
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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