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Grants and Funding for Commercialization in 2026

Commercialization grants allow Canadian businesses to accelerate their growth by accessing strategic funds. They support commercialization and export efforts to better compete in local and international markets.

1565 programs available
  • Invest Nova Scotia logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Early Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF)

    Invest Nova Scotia
    Funding for early-stage research commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 5, 2026
    • Closing date : February 9, 2026
    NS, Canada
  • Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Earth Tech: Adapt

    Earth Tech: Adapt
    Climate adaptation support for Canadian startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1

    MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
    Supports Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean businesses in market diversification strategies
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 30, 2025
    • Closing date : September 15, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2

    MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
    Supports market diversification and economic development for local businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 30, 2025
    • Closing date : September 15, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3

    MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
    Supports regional businesses in market diversification and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 30, 2025
    • Closing date : September 15, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fonds Ecofuel logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Ecofuel fund

    Fonds Ecofuel
    Clean tech investment for early-stage companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Edmonton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    EMAP/EforE PEI

    LearnSphere
    Support for PEI SMEs expanding export marketing
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 65% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    PE, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Innovators Challenge

    Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    SME-led clean technology funding in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 14, 2023
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Renewable Power Program

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Funding for emerging renewable electricity projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 20, 2018
    Alberta, NS, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ENCQOR 5G at MaRS

    MaRS Discovery District
    Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge

    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Transformative industrial decarbonization projects in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500,000 to $10,000,000
    • 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
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — Advanced Materials Challenge

    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Funding for advanced materials and low-emissions innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 22, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot

    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Supports Alberta businesses testing new energy technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 30, 2023
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge

    Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Funding for oil sands tailings technology projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000,000 to $15,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 17, 2025
    • Closing date : September 24, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Eurêka Investment Fund

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Supports commercialization of Quebec public research
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    EUREKA!

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Supports international R&D collaboration
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 19, 2026
    Canada
  • Evol logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Evol — Conventional loans for women entrepreneurs

    Evol
    Loan fund for women entrepreneurs focused on sustainable development
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $50,000
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 15, 2023
    • Closing date : February 28, 2024
    Canada
  • Evol logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Evol — Conventional start-up loan

    Evol
    Startup financing for eligible Québec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $450,000
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2024
    • Closing date : December 31, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Universities Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Expérience compétences mondiales

    Universities Canada
    Supports international study and work abroad experiences
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Other SupportTax CreditsClosed

    Export Distribution Centre Program

    Government of Canada
    GST/HST relief for export-oriented businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Export+ Fund

    Laval Economique
    Funding for Laval export expansion projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • FABrIC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    FABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox (QCS)

    FABrIC
    Support for Canadian quantum computing projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 10, 2025
    • Closing date : January 19, 2026
    Canada
  • Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    FAST-Trac Award

    Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST)
    Funding for translational Angelman syndrome research
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Gaspésie Tourism (TG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Financial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays

    Gaspésie Tourism (TG)
    Marketing support for Tourisme Gaspésie members
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    First and Last Mile Fund

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Federal support for critical minerals projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • First Book Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    First Book Canada — Book Distribution Program

    First Book Canada
    Access books and resources for children in need
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    NS, Ontario, Canada
  • Fiera Capital Foundation logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Flow Capital — General Funding

    Fiera Capital Foundation
    Flexible growth capital for high-growth companies
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000,000 to $10,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Eye Disease Foundation (FMO) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    FMO - Research funding

    Eye Disease Foundation (FMO)
    Supports eye and vision research projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Quebec Foundation for the Blind (FAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Fonds marguerite monastesse

    Quebec Foundation for the Blind (FAQ)
    Funding for inclusive recreational and educational projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie

    MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC)
    Support for first-time business start-up and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $8,000 to $10,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Cloridorme, Gaspe, Quebec
  • Grow-NY logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Food & Agriculture Startup Competition

    Grow-NY
    Competition for food and agtech startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 1, 2026
    • Closing date : May 15, 2026
    Canada
  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Food Ventures Program

    Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
    Supports Nova Scotia food businesses with quality and safety services
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    NS, Canada
  • Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Foodpreneur Advantage - Scale-Up Program

    Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK)
    Training and funding for growing food businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada
  • Foodpreneur Advantage logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars

    Foodpreneur Advantage
    Food and beverage start-up education webinars
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Foresight Canada logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Foresight Canada Capital Support Programs

    Foresight Canada
    Capital support for fundraising readiness
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    France and South Korea call for projects 2026

    Eureka Network (EUREKA)
    International R&D collaboration for commercialisation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 9, 2026
    Canada
  • City of Gatineau logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Fund to Support Projects Contributing to Economic Development

    City of Gatineau
    Funding for economic development projects in Gatineau
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $100,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Funding Guide

    MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
    Funding for rural development and business projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Guelph logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Gather Here Sponsorship Fund

    City of Guelph
    Funding for visitor-focused events in Guelph
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Guelph, Ontario, Canada
  • Scale AI Cluster logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Gen AI Call for Projects

    Scale AI Cluster
    Supports collaborative generative AI projects improving operational productivity in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 750,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Canada
  • Acfas logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Geniuses in business

    Acfas
    Student innovation commercialization competition
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 25, 2025
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Gilead Sciences, Inc. logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Gilead Canada Grants Program

    Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Funding for innovative health projects in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Global Forest Leadership Program

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Supports forest sector export diversification
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Global Partnerships Initiative

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Supports international critical minerals collaboration
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Innovate BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Go-To-Market Microgrant

    Innovate BC
    Funding for early market launch and sales growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $50,000
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 17, 2025
    • Closing date : November 30, 2025
    BC, Canada
  • University of Calgary logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Graeme Bell Travel Award

    University of Calgary
    Travel support for professional artists
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,600 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 30, 2026
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Robin Hood Foundation (RF) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Grant Readiness and Insights Training (GRIT)

    Robin Hood Foundation (RF)
    Invite-only training for NYC nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Independent Production Fund (IPF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Grants for industry development

    Independent Production Fund (IPF)
    Funding for short-form fiction industry development
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Funding for innovative wood-based construction projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 25, 2026
    • Closing date : April 27, 2026
    Canada
  • Bioenterprise Canada logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub (GOAH)

    Bioenterprise Canada
    Mentorship support for Ontario agri-food innovators
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 10, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Growth Community Improvement Plan

    City of Thunder Bay, Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee
    Funding for Thunder Bay growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Harbourfront Centre Funding Program

    Government of Canada
    Operational funding for Toronto waterfront programming
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    • Up to 32% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Ontario, Canada
  • The Sabrina & Camillo D'Alesio Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Healing with a Smile

    The Sabrina & Camillo D'Alesio Foundation
    Supports complementary therapies for sick children
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Heritage Fair 2026

    Government of New Brunswick
    School heritage research support and recognition
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 19, 2025
    NB, Canada