Updated June 2026

Grants and Funding for Commercialization in 2026

Accelerate Your Growth with Available Financial Support

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.

1291 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Regional Quantum Innovation
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for quantum innovation in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Value-adding Equipment Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for agricultural and agri-food businesses in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces
Government of Canada
Funding for quantum commercialization in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses
Government of Ontario
Tailored advisory support for Ontario SMEs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Xecs — General Collaborative RD&I Funding
Xecs (XECS)
Collaborative RD&I funding for ECS projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
The aquahacking challenge
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), AQUAACTION
Free water innovation program with seed funding
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fulcher Foundation — Discretionary Project Funding (Nova Scotia)
Fulcher Foundation
Support for charitable projects in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NL, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Targeted Engagement Grants Program (including Young MINDS Initiative)
Department of National Defence (DND)
Funding for defence and security policy projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Export Funding NB
LearnSphere
Money to enhance export marketing for New Brunswick businesses
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $15,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Bourse Alain-Lamoureux
AIMQ
Support for municipal engineering studies and research
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ESSOR – Component 4: Supporting the internationalization of companies
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports Quebec companies in global supply chain integration
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Research Grants on Education: Large
The Spencer Foundation
Supports education research to improve learning
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Call for Projects – Ville de La Tuque
Ville de La Tuque
Funding for cultural and urban art projects in La Tuque
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Working Capital Loan
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL), Longueuil City
Working capital financing for business operations
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Funding for oil sands tailings technology projects
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $15,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Financial support for Indigenous businesses in the territories
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Support for creating and sustaining businesses in Charlevoix-Est
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Agricorp
Cost-share funding for orchard and vineyard replanting
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
FAST IMPACT (Innovative Methods to Advance Angelman Syndrome Treatments Towards Clinical Trials) Award
Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST)
Translational funding for Angelman syndrome research
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment
innovÉÉ
Support for mobility demonstration projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Theatrical exhibition program
Telefilm Canada
Support for Canadian film exhibition in cinemas
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Evol — Conventional start-up loan
Evol
Startup financing for eligible Québec businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $450,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FLI/FLS
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole, MRC des Maskoutains
Local investment to enhance Quebec's economic development
Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Eurostars
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Transnational innovation support for tech SMEs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness
Government of Manitoba
Supports agri-processing sector modernization, growth, and sustainability in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $2,500,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NL, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Program Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories Community Futures Association (NWTCFA)
Northwest Territories business loans and counselling
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Collaborative AI and quantum innovation support
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EARTH University Canada Foundation — General Funding
EARTH University Canada Foundation (EARTH)
Education and training support for agriculture initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to implement innovative technologies in P.E.I. agriculture and agri-food
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Biofood Innovation Program Component 4 – Financial support for innovation partnership initiatives
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $901,700
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Short-form fiction series development program in partnership with the FMC
Independent Production Fund (IPF)
Funding for short-form fiction series development
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Grants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
High Bandwidth, Low Profile: Next Generation Point-to-Point Communication Solutions for the Field
Government of Canada
Funding for low-signature field communication solutions
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Global Partnerships Initiative
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports international critical minerals collaboration
Canada
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
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for business start-up and succession
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for forest sector innovation
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Clarence Campeau Development Fund
Financing for Saskatchewan Métis entrepreneurs
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) – Territory Development Fund Support Policy
MRC des Etchemins (MRC)
Funding for territorial development and community vitalization
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $250,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Trade Mission Support Program
Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Support for trade missions and buyer visits
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans
Ulnooweg
Funding for Indigenous business growth
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business Support Program — Sustainable Livelihood Fund
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU)
Funds for tourism, arts & crafts and harvesting sectors in Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Assistance program for organizations working for the economic development of Quebec (PAODEQ)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec organizations promoting regional export development and capacity
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation — Business Financing and Advisory Services
Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC)
Financing and advisory support for Indigenous businesses
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 99,999 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Côte-de-Beaupré AGRO Fund
Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Financing support for agricultural businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AAC Membership FarmFood360 Program
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Funding for Ontario agri-food virtual reality tours
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Mediation Program
City of Trois-Rivières
Support for cultural mediation projects in Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Programme de soutien à la diffusion des connaissances sur le Québec
Quebec Electrical Industry Association (AIEQ)
Financial support for Quebec knowledge initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Temporary Retention Incentive for Nurses Program
Government of Ontario
Temporary payment support for eligible nurses
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Ontario, Canada
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Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Rapid Response to Business Development Initiative (RRBDI)
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Support for Ontario agri-business sales opportunities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
NBIF — CleanTech Accelerator Program
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Free CleanTech accelerator support for New Brunswick startups
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NB, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
First Citizens Fund — Business Loan Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation (BC)
Business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
SODEC — Support for entrepreneurial development — Stream 1
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Support for cultural business development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Western Canada
Government of Canada
Funding for tourism adaptation and growth
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Associations
Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Funding for industry export expansion activities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Term Loan
Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Loan for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Beyond Combustion (BBC) Program
Alberta Innovates
Supports non-combustion oil sands technologies
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Enterprise-led Centres of Excellence Network Programme (ECoN)
Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
Private-sector-led research network funding
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Industry Sponsorship
Creative Saskatchewan
Sponsorship for creative industry business growth
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
City of Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Program
Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA)
Tax abatement incentive to encourage business in Saskatoon
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River Districts
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Support for presenters, promoters and venues – pilot program
Musicaction
Supports Canadian artists with concert promotion and risk management
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Alberta Media Fund - Interactive Digital Media Grant
Alberta Media Fund
Labour-based funding for Alberta digital media companies
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Loans for immigrant entrepreneurs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Water Incubation Program
2 Degrés
Water startup incubation in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for lower-emission hydrocarbon recovery technologies
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Support for publishing business development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CLEAR Operating Grant
CLEAR Foundation (CLEAR)
Funding for innovative dementia research
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Restrictions Exemption Program Implementation Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
One-time support for REP implementation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The sitc-rce initiative
Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
Supports international knowledge transfer networks
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Trade Commissioner Service — Canada Tariff Finder
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Export Development Canada (EDC)
Free tariff lookup for Canadian businesses
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Accelerate Fund
Yaletown Partners
Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Centre Foundation — General Funding
Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Centre Foundation (DBMF)
Funding to improve geriatric residents’ quality of life
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for certification of designated products
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for fish and seafood businesses
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ArtWorksTO — Indigenous Cohort 2025–2026
Toronto Arts Foundation
Fully funded Indigenous media arts support
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
New Ventures BC Competition
Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC (NVBC)
Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
BC, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceArchived
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Free accelerator support for scaling Alberta businesses
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Support for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Musicaction
Support for Indigenous music businesses
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Partners in scholarships Canada
Universities Canada
Scholarship program administration support
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Articipate — Creation and Development Grant
Articipate
Support for new artistic work development
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Impact Your Business — Expansion Financing
Impact Atlantic
Loans for young entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
NS, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Research on training
Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)
Support for coaching and sport research
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Funding for tourism product development and marketing
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Supports small food processors to scale up operations
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Synchronex
CCTT Network - Synchronex
Innovation support across Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Sustainable Development Technology Canada — Scale Up Funding
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
Funding catalyst for emerging sustainable technology companies in Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Supports Ontario bioindustrial cluster growth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge 2024
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
AI commercialization for advanced manufacturing
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,200,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope
PROMPT
AI innovation funding for Quebec businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada

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