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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.

2393 opportunities available
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN 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
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Off-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program - Wildlife and Habitat Protection Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

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

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

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.

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
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
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
Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Grants for growth and innovation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
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

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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
AgriStability — Québec
Grant and FundingOpen

AgriStability — Québec

La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Supports farm income stabilization during financial downturns
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
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
Youth Job Connection
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Youth Job Connection

Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Financial assistance for hiring Ontario youth
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
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

Access over 3000 different funding opportunities

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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
Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D
Grant and FundingClosed

Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports RD&D in carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
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
Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings
Other SupportOpen

Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings

Canada Post
Volume-based direct mail discounts
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
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

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CAAIN — 2025 Broadacre Cropping Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

CAAIN — 2025 Broadacre Cropping Program

Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Funding for collaborative innovation in large-scale Canadian crop production
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $600,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)
Grant and FundingClosed

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $60,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
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
Direct Equity Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Direct Equity Tax Credit

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Tax credit for Newfoundland and Labrador investors
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Edmonton Edge Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Edmonton Edge Fund

City of Edmonton
Supports Edmonton businesses to start, scale, and innovate
Eligible Funding
  • From $75,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

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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
Business Link — Digital Economy Program
Expert AdviceClosed

Business Link — Digital Economy Program

Business Link
Digital transformation support for small businesses in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
Grant and FundingClosed

First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program

Indigenous Services Canada
Funding to create summer jobs for First Nations and Inuit students
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

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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
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

Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant

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

Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
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
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
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
Réseau des SADC et CAE — Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Réseau des SADC et CAE — Loans

Réseau des SADC et CAE
Loans for entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

Discover how much grant funding is available for your business

Subsidize your projects with government financial aid

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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
Anges Québec Capital Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Anges Québec Capital Fund

Anges Québec
Angel investment for innovative Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component
Grant and FundingOpen

Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component

Transport Canada
Grants support Indigenous participation in Transport Canada consultations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,500
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
WeBC — Business Loans for Women
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

WeBC — Business Loans for Women

WeBC
Loans for British Columbia women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Ocean Supercluster
Grant and FundingOpen

Ocean Supercluster

Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
Funding to support Canada’s ocean industries
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Access over 3000 different funding opportunities

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

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

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
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
ACCFutures  — ACC Term
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

ACCFutures — ACC Term

ACCFutures
Supports unique entrepreneurial growth in Akwesasne and Cornwall
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
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
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $16,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCES

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.

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
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
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
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

Find tailored funding for your business

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Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit

Government of Nova Scotia
Refundable corporate tax credit for qualifying Nova Scotia investments
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000,000 to $100,000,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
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
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
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

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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
Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada United Small Business Relief Fund

Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
Grant supports small businesses' COVID-19 operational adjustments
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
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
NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Large wave flume facility in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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.

Life Sciences Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Life Sciences Innovation Fund

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Money for human health related solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSE
Grant and FundingOpen

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSE

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Supports entrepreneurs with non-repayable financial contributions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
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
Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Homes
Grant and FundingOpen

Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Homes

Environnement Québec (MELCC)
Certified homes providing significant energy savings in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $4,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
FTQ — Regional Funds
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

FTQ — Regional Funds

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

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Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors
Expert AdviceOpen

Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors

Government of Alberta
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Atlantic Canada Travel Trade Market Readiness Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Atlantic Canada Travel Trade Market Readiness Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Advice for tourism operators in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
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
NRC — High-discharge Flume - Research Facility
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — High-discharge Flume - Research Facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
High-discharge flume in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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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
Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program

Government of Yukon
Yukon business loan guarantee
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2
Grant and FundingClosed

Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports priority biofood sector projects in designated Quebec territories
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Alberta Innovates — Methane Emissions Reduction Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Methane Emissions Reduction Program

Alberta Innovates
Alberta's Methane Reduction Program supports emissions mitigation technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
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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
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
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
SADC Shawinigan — Flexiprêt for women
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SADC Shawinigan — Flexiprêt for women

SADC Shawinigan
Loans for part-time women entrepreneurs in Shawinigan
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots
Grant and FundingOpen

Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots

Gouvernement du Québec
Financial and technical assistance to carry out forest management activities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects

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Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovative Solutions Canada - Vehicle theft prevention

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Promotes innovation to prevent vehicle theft in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only)
Grant and FundingOpen

Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only)

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Sustainable food practices support for Atlantic Canada businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS

Innovation Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
EDC — Buyer financing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

EDC — Buyer financing

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Flexible financing for your international buyers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Slate Development
Grant and FundingClosed

Slate Development

Creative BC
Supports B.C. production companies' project development and capacity-building initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUT

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Accessible Technology Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Accessible Technology Program

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Enhances digital access for Canadians with disabilities.
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)
Grant and FundingOpen

Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)

Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Provides federal financial assistance for large-scale natural disaster recovery
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Clean Growth Hub
Expert AdviceOpen

Clean Growth Hub

Innovation Canada
Help navigating clean tech programs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Equity capital for diverse exporters
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 - Career development in a target market
Grant and FundingOpen

Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 - Career development in a target market

Musicaction
Program supports international promotion and career development activities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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Transal —  Consortium TIC
Grant and FundingOpen

Transal — Consortium TIC

Transal
Supports digital transition through technical expertise adjustments
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Tourism Business Development Fund (TBDF)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Tourism Business Development Fund (TBDF)

Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)
Tourism Enterprise Development Fund enhances tourism offerings and activities
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
General Business Loans
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

General Business Loans

Two Rivers Community Development Centre
Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,150,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Accelerating Canadian clean energy technology innovation and commercialization
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
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EDC — Export Guarantee Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

EDC — Export Guarantee Program

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Maximize your access to working capital
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
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Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed

Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 3

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Enhance irrigation infrastructure and water management in British Columbia's agricultural sector.
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Clean tech scale-up
Expert AdviceOpen

Clean tech scale-up

Alacrity Canada
Help to scale a British Columbia clean tech company
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
EDC — Performance Security Insurance
Other SupportOpen

EDC — Performance Security Insurance

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Protection against letter of guarantee losses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
SOCAN — Professional Development Assistance
Grant and FundingClosed

SOCAN — Professional Development Assistance

SOCAN Foundation
SOCAN supports composer career advancement through development grants
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
EDC  —  Company InSight
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

EDC — Company InSight

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Reduce risks when doing business internationally
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Supports quantum product commercialization in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
True North Treasure Initiative – Labrador Trough
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

True North Treasure Initiative – Labrador Trough

Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous participation in northern Quebec mining sectors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUT
Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit

Government of Manitoba
Manitoba film and video production tax credit
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Get Youth Working Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Get Youth Working Program

Bowman Employment Services
British Columbia youth wage subsidy
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Entrepreneur Loan Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Entrepreneur Loan Program

Government of Prince Edward Island
Loan for PEI entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT

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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors - Indigenous stream
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors - Indigenous stream

Innovation Canada
Personalized advisory services for Indigenous innovators
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
BDC Industries  — Creation and culture
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

BDC Industries — Creation and culture

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Help with obtaining capital or advice
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
EDC — Account Performance Security Guarantee
Other SupportOpen

EDC — Account Performance Security Guarantee

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Free up collateral held against a standby letter of credit
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
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
Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership Program

Government of Alberta
Support to de-risk the commercialization of innovative technology in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGY

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Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts
Grant and FundingOpen

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts

Alberta Innovates
Accelerates Alberta health innovation with digital solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $600,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
EDC — Credit Insurance
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

EDC — Credit Insurance

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Credit insurance against unpaid invoices
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee
Other SupportOpen

EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Free up collateral held against your foreign exchange contracts
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Strategic Partnerships Initiative
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Strategic Partnerships Initiative

Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Competitiveness Consulting Rebate
Grant and FundingOpen

Competitiveness Consulting Rebate

Northern Development Initiative Trust
Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Mozzarella used in restaurant pizza
Other SupportOpen

Mozzarella used in restaurant pizza

Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)
Reduced price for mozzarella
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
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INNOVATION
Resource Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Resource Tax Credit

Revenu Québec
Quebec tax credit for eligible resource-related expenses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Accelerate HER PEI
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

Accelerate HER PEI

Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Mentorship program for women-led PEI businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Ontario Tenders Portal
Other SupportOpen

Ontario Tenders Portal

BravoSolution
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

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Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Other SupportOpen

Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association

Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Training and events for Prince Edward Island women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)

Government of Alberta
Funding for Alberta exporters attending international trade events
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Planning New Opportunities Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Planning New Opportunities Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for farms and agri-businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
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Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre
Grant and FundingClosed

Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre

City of Trois-Rivières
Downtown business space revitalization and development grants
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
MEDTEQ+ — Innovation Acceleration Program (IAM)
Expert AdviceOpen

MEDTEQ+ — Innovation Acceleration Program (IAM)

Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Personalized coaching for Canadian medtech SMEs to commercialize innovations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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First Citizens Fund — Business Loan Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

First Citizens Fund — Business Loan Program

Government of British Columbia
Business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
PEI Business Women's Association — Micro-Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

PEI Business Women's Association — Micro-Grant

Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Funding and business support for women entrepreneurs in PEI
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses

SOCCA
Term loan for Indigenous-led business projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
ELLA Ascend
Expert AdviceClosed

ELLA Ascend

York University
Business support program for women-led product and service-based businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Farm Technology Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Farm Technology Program

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for Alberta farmers to adopt innovative technology
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
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Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Tax CreditsOpen

Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program

Government of New Brunswick
Tax credit to drive New Brunswick business investment
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $3,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Innovates — Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE)

Alberta Innovates
Accelerate digital innovation to drive job creation, reduce emissions, and enhance energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Business Navigators - NS
Expert AdviceOpen

Business Navigators - NS

Government of Nova Scotia
Help understanding business regulations in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCES
Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream

Government of Ontario
Ontario supports sustainable forest biomass utilization and innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing
Other SupportOpen

Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Licence government agricultural technologies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
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Advancing Canada’s Engagement in Horizon Europe
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Advancing Canada’s Engagement in Horizon Europe

Mitacs
Supports Canadian researchers and SMEs in European R&D collaborations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Ottawa — Tourism Accessibility Fund (TAF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Ottawa — Tourism Accessibility Fund (TAF)

City of Ottawa
Funding to improve accessibility in Ottawa’s tourism sector
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
FortisBC — Custom Performance Program
Grant and FundingOpen

FortisBC — Custom Performance Program

FortisBC
The Custom Efficiency Program by FortisBC offers funding to significantly enhance energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in industrial, commercial, and agricultural facilities.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)
Grant and FundingClosed

Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)

Government of Ontario
Support for racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Integrated Circuit Topographies
Other SupportOpen

Integrated Circuit Topographies

Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Register your integrated circuit topographies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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OAC — French-language edition – how it works
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — French-language edition – how it works

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario-based French-language publishing organizations' operations and production
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Humami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

Humami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions

Humami Center
Supports Quebec companies innovating and commercializing for institutional markets
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
MEDTEQ+ — Impact
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

MEDTEQ+ — Impact

Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Funding for collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Training tax credit for employers
Tax CreditsOpen

Training tax credit for employers

Government of British Columbia
British Columbia apprentice training tax credit for employers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $6,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario small business deduction (SBD)
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario small business deduction (SBD)

Ontario Ministry of Finance
Reduces income tax for eligible Ontario small businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 8.3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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Junior Mining Assistance Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Junior Mining Assistance Program

Government of New Brunswick
Funding for junior mining companies in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Early Years Continuing Education Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Early Years Continuing Education Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Financial support for continuing education for childcare providers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services
Grant and FundingOpen

Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services

Government of Manitoba
Financial support to address labour market needs in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
SME in action
Grant and FundingArchived

SME in action

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec SMEs in productivity, growth, and competitiveness
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Vibration and shock testing facility for vehicles in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects

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Co-op Students Hiring Incentive
Tax CreditsOpen

Co-op Students Hiring Incentive

Government of Manitoba
Subsidy to hire co-op students in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Manitoba — Research and Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Manitoba — Research and Innovation

Government of Manitoba
Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory
Grant and FundingArchived

Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic diversification and business development in MRC des Sources
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Development Capital — Equity financing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Development Capital — Equity financing

Investissement Québec (IQ)
Equity for large-scale projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $5,000,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Lending Services
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Community Futures Treaty Seven — Lending Services

Community Futures Treaty Seven
Business loans for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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Indigenous Innovation Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Innovation Initiative

Grand Challenges Canada
Get funding to empower First Nation, Inuit and Metis innovators
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Small Business Support Program — Small Business Opportunities Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Small Business Support Program — Small Business Opportunities Fund

Government of Nunavut
Funding to start or grow a business in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow
Grant and FundingOpen

Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow

Québec International
Support to grow a technology startup in Quebec City
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund

Fonds Mauricie
Fonds Mauricie supports entrepreneurs through flexible microcredit loans
Eligible Funding
  • From $750 to $20,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)
Grant and FundingClosed

Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)

Government of Saskatchewan
Contract opportunities for SK technology companies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program
Tax CreditsOpen

Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program

Agricorp
Provides reduced property tax rates for eligible Ontario farmland owners
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici
Grant and FundingOpen

Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici

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

CBDC Community Development Fund

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financial assistance for Atlantic Canadian non-profit associations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $225,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

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Make your business a model of sustainable mobility
Expert AdviceOpen

Make your business a model of sustainable mobility

Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM)
Help implementing sustainable mobility for your employees in Montreal
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Tax credit for the production of sound recordings
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for the production of sound recordings

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports Quebec companies in sound and audiovisual recording production
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
INNO-CENTRE
Expert AdviceOpen

INNO-CENTRE

Inno-Centre
Business advice for innovative SMEs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)
Tax CreditsOpen

Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI)

Government of Saskatchewan
Money to invest in tech startups in Sask.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution
Grant and FundingClosed

Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Accelerate small business R&D with comprehensive financial support and commercialization pathways.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

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Eligible Funding
  • Max. $7,500
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
NGen — Pilot Projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

NGen — Pilot Projects

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Supports collaborative innovation in advanced manufacturing technologies in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Eurogia Cluster's 29th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Eurogia Cluster's 29th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports collaborative international R&D in clean technology innovation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
CAAIN — 2024 Smart Farm Network Competition
Grant and FundingClosed

CAAIN — 2024 Smart Farm Network Competition

Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Develop smart farm networks for Canadian agtech innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Grant for Nunavut Employers
Grant and FundingOpen

Grant for Nunavut Employers

Government of Nunavut
Money to train employees in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

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Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Grow Ontario Market Initiative

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Grow Ontario Market Initiative funds agri-food market expansion
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $60,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Agricultural Climate Solutions
Grant and FundingOpen

Agricultural Climate Solutions

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for farmer-led projects that fight climate change
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 37% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Atlantic Investment Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Atlantic Investment Tax Credit

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Supports investments in Atlantic Canada's new buildings and equipment
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Rouyn-Noranda — FQM Business Succession Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Rouyn-Noranda — FQM Business Succession Program

City of Rouyn-Noranda
Supporting Quebec entrepreneurs in business succession transitions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT

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Fisheries Loan and Loan Guarantees
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Fisheries Loan and Loan Guarantees

Government of New Brunswick
Financing for commercial fishing activities in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
NGen — Feasibility Studies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

NGen — Feasibility Studies

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
PRCCM – Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

PRCCM – Stream 1

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports forest road and bridge development for public land
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding

The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC)
Supports innovative fibre utilization projects on BC provincial crown land
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)

Government of Ontario
Supports SMEs in commercializing and scaling life sciences innovations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,500,000
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION

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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
NWT Business Incentive Policy
Other SupportOpen

NWT Business Incentive Policy

Government of the Northwest Territories
Register for Northwest Territories bid advantage
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program

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

Music Company

Creative BC
Invests in B.C. music companies' business development and growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $60,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Business Planning, Design, and Capital
Grant and FundingOpen

Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Business Planning, Design, and Capital

New Relationship Trust
Support for Indigenous business development in the cannabis sector
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
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Agriculture Awareness Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Agriculture Awareness Program

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding to promote agriculture in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives
Grant and FundingClosed

Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives

Government of British Columbia
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Community Planning & Engagement
Grant and FundingOpen

Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Community Planning & Engagement

New Relationship Trust
Support for Indigenous business development in the cannabis sector
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $12,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund

Government of Ontario
Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCES
Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program

NB Power
Financial incentives for energy efficiency in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,250,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
Grant and FundingOpen

CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Affordable Housing Innovation Fund

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Supporting scalable innovative affordable housing solutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity
Grant and FundingClosed

MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Enhancing Quebec's agricultural productivity through equipment funding
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
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
Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit (OBRITC)

Ontario Ministry of Finance
Business tax credit for scientific research in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

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Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate
Tax CreditsOpen

Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate

Government of Prince Edward Island
Tax credit for marine technology companies
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 83% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGY
SSRIA – Smart sustainable tech showcase
Other SupportClosed

SSRIA – Smart sustainable tech showcase

Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)
Promotes innovative sustainable building technologies in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Peak Rebate Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Peak Rebate Program

NB Power
Business incentive for reducing energy use during winter peaks
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Ontario Job Creation Partnerships

Government of Ontario
Financial assistance for Ontario community projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Industrial Energy Efficiency Program

Save Energy NB
Supports industrial energy efficiency projects in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program for Indigenous Creators
Grant and FundingClosed

CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program for Indigenous Creators

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Scripted development support for emerging Indigenous screen creators
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm

Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta SMEs to commercialize innovative agri-tech solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Innovation Guelph  —  Rhyze Up! Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program

Innovation Guelph
Expertise and leadership to assist women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Content London
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Content London

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Support for Indigenous producers attending Content London industry event
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Stand With Owners — Telus Business
Grant and FundingOpen

Stand With Owners — Telus Business

Telus
Business funding and national recognition opportunity through TELUS
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY

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.

Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Prime Time
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Prime Time

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Support for Indigenous producers attending national industry conference
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000
  • Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Quantum Quebec
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

Quantum Quebec

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports innovation projects in quantum science and technology
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Manitoba Book Publishing Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba Book Publishing Tax Credit

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

Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building

Protein Industries Canada
Enhancing Canada's plant protein industry through capacity building
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed

Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)

CANARIE
Cloud-based computing and storage
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)INNOVATION

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Labour-Sponsored Venture-Capital Tax Credit
Tax CreditsClosed

Labour-Sponsored Venture-Capital Tax Credit

Government of Nova Scotia
Tax credit to support Nova Scotia SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Call for Indigenous Producers for an ISO Delegation to Cannes International Film Festival
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for Indigenous Producers for an ISO Delegation to Cannes International Film Festival

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Supports Indigenous film producers attending Cannes Producers Network
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $4,500
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program
Grant and FundingClosed

CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program

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

Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Travel stream

Innovation Canada
Travel money for your Indigenous IP-related initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
The Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

The Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund

Government of Canada
Indigenous Leadership Fund supports climate action by Indigenous peoples
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $6,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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Skills for Success Program — Research and Innovation Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Skills for Success Program — Research and Innovation Stream

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for research to support the skills development of adults
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $7,500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Development Fund (TDF)

Government of Ontario
Supports innovative tourism development and investment projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 46% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Baffin Business Development — Financial Assistance
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Baffin Business Development — Financial Assistance

Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC)
Loans for Baffin Island businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)

Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Strategic financing for northern Quebec regional development projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION

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Startup Canada — Equal Slice Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Startup Canada — Equal Slice Program

Startup Canada
Empowering underserved Canadian entrepreneurs with resources and support
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Venture Investment Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Venture Investment Program

Government of the Northwest Territories
Preferred equity investment in Northwest Territories businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,100
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Travel Alberta — Product Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Travel Alberta — Product Development Fund

Travel Alberta
Supports the development and diversification of Alberta tourism experiences
Eligible Funding
  • From $75,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici
Grant and FundingClosed

Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
$25,000 grants for ethnocultural immigrant entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE)
Grant and FundingOpen

ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE)

Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Supports pre-investment activities for new businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT

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PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit
Grant and FundingClosed

PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Money to future-proof your non-profit in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $125,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Find a Licensed Insolvency Trustee
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed

Find a Licensed Insolvency Trustee

Innovation Canada
Advice and options for dealing with unmanageable debt
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund —  Entrepreneur Loan Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Entrepreneur Loan Program

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)
Loans for Manitoba First Nations entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Events & Festivals Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Events & Festivals Fund

Travel Alberta
Supports multi-day tourism events to boost overnight visitation
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects

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Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)

Government of Alberta
Supports employer-led training to enhance workforce productivity skills
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
International Development Assistance Program
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

International Development Assistance Program

Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Supports international poverty reduction and development initiatives abroad
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate
Grant and FundingClosed

Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate

Government of Saskatchewan
Rebate for dugout, pipeline and well projects in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Film Incentive BC Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Film Incentive BC Tax Credit

Creative BC
Tax credit for BC film, television, animation and visual effects production
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
SMEDCO Loan Programs
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

SMEDCO Loan Programs

Government of Saskatchewan
Loans for Métis-led companies in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT

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.

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
HUMAN RESOURCES
BDC Advisory Services  — Human Resources
Expert AdviceOpen

BDC Advisory Services — Human Resources

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Guidance to attract and retain qualified talent
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
ARBJ — Business start-up, expansion and succession program (PDERE)
Grant and FundingOpen

ARBJ — Business start-up, expansion and succession program (PDERE)

Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Supports business start-up, expansion, and succession activities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $125,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees

Government of New Brunswick
Financing to buy or develop New Brunswick farmland
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Innovation and Business Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Innovation and Business Development Fund

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Financing for oil and gas projects in NL
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
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