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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.

1566 programs available
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Production Program

    Supports B.C. motion picture production and post-production
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $200,000
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 23, 2026
    • Closing date : April 20, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Program for Black and Racialized Communities

    Funding for Black-led audiovisual productions
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100,000 to $750,000
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 15, 2026
    • Closing date : December 8, 2026
    Canada
  • Prim (PRIM) logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Programme d'aide à la création

    Support for independent media art creation
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Project funding and costs

    Funding for rural Ontario business growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $10,000
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Kingston Arts Council (KAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Promoter Program

    Support for concert promotion by Canadian-owned music companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 11, 2026
    Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Promoting Agriculture and Food Careers Initiative

    Funding for agriculture and food career promotion
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Ontario, Canada
  • Conseil des Arts de Longueuil logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Promotion and distribution exchange

    Support for artistic promotion and dissemination
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 26, 2026
    • Closing date : April 7, 2026
    Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Promotion Program – General Admission Stream

    Funding for small emerging film festivals
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream

    Support for established Canadian film festivals and markets
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Promotional travel assistance program

    Promotional travel support for screen industry professionals
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    NB, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Public Land Enhancement Assistance Program

    Support for sustainable projects on public land
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Publishing Marketing and Discoverability Fund

    Funding for Ontario publishers to grow discoverability
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 1, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Quebec Fisheries Fund

    Funding for Quebec fisheries innovation and development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Quebec Fisheries Fund — Innovation

    Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 7, 2020
    • Closing date : March 31, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships

    Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 7, 2020
    • Closing date : March 31, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Québec International logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed

    Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow

    Business support for startups and growing companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Quebec-Jalisco Cooperation Project Call

    Support for Quebec-Jalisco cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec-Louisiana Cooperation Call for Projects

    Supports Quebec-Louisiana cultural cooperation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 9, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec-Senegal Cooperation Call for Projects

    Support for Quebec-Senegal cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec-Shanghai Cooperation Project Call

    Support for Quebec-Shanghai cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 10, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Radiostar Fund logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Radiostar fund

    Funding for francophone music promotion projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 15, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Rapid Response Challenge

    Support for Canadian COVID-19 manufacturing solutions
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Hamilton, Milton
  • Fonds RISQ (RISQ) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Ready for technical support

    Financing for project studies and expert consulting
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Rediscover Main Streets

    Community funding for vibrant main streets
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $500,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 4, 2022
    • Closing date : April 29, 2022
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in British Columbia

    Supports AI commercialization and adoption in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    BC, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • From $125,000 to $10,000,000
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2025
    • Closing date : March 31, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)

    Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2019
    • Closing date : March 31, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program

    Funding for renewable natural gas projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
  • Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Research on training

    Support for coaching and sport research
    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
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Reshaping Energy Systems

    Funding for Alberta energy system innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $10,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 15, 2023
    Alberta, Canada
  • Ressources Entreprises logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Ressources Entreprises

    Business information support for entrepreneurs and SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 9, 2023
    • Closing date : December 21, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • Prim (PRIM) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Risk documentary program

    Support for bold independent documentary projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • River Philip Foundation logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    River Philip Foundation — General Funding

    Funding for community, education, arts, youth and research
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed

    Robbins-Ollivier Equity Excellence Award

    Funding for transformative equity initiatives in research
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • FABrIC logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Round 2 Product Development for IoT Device Challenge

    Funding for Canadian IoT product development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 37% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund

    Funding for tourism businesses adapting to COVID-19
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,500 to $20,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 6, 2021
    • Closing date : February 15, 2021
    Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Tourism Organization 3 (RTO3) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    RTO3 2026/27 Partnership Funding Program

    Co-investment support for regional tourism projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Tourism Organization 4 (RTO4) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    RTO4 2026-2027 Partnership Program

    Co-investment support for tourism development
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    RTO7 Partnership Program

    Matching funding for tourism projects in BruceGreySimcoe
    Eligible Funding
    • From $350 to $75,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 2, 2026
    • Closing date : February 27, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Ontario Development Program – Funding for Rural Businesses

    Funding for rural business growth in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $10,000
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Sault Ste. Marie logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sault Ste. Marie Tourism Development Fund

    Supports tourism projects in Sault Ste. Marie
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
  • The S. Schulich Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Schulich Leader Scholarship

    STEM scholarship for emerging innovators
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100,000 to $120,000
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 18, 2026
    Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Screen-Based Production Grant

    Funding for Alberta film and television production
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Culture Mauricie logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sectoral Agreement on Cultural Development in Mauricie

    Funding for cultural development projects in Mauricie
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $20,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 1, 2025
    • Closing date : October 30, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • SheBoot logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    SheBoot

    Investment-readiness program for women tech founders
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100,000 to $300,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • SheBoot logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    SheBoot Founder Readiness Webinar Series

    Webinars to prepare start-up founders for SheBoot
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 30, 2026
    Canada
  • Shine Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Shine Foundation — Shine Dreams Program

    Customized support for youth with severe disabilities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Short Film Venture Program

    Funding for emerging New Brunswick filmmakers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 4, 2025
    NB, Canada
  • Agricorp logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Small Distillery Program

    Support for Ontario small distilleries
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 220,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 19, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)

    Supports small food processors to scale up operations
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $150,000
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 21, 2023
    • Closing date : November 2, 2023
    BC, Canada
  • Startup Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Startup Global Pitch Competition

    Support for Canadian businesses expanding internationally
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada