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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.

1578 programs
  • Town of Hawkesbury logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of Hawkesbury — Community Improvement Plan

    Town of Hawkesbury
    Financial incentives for property and business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of New Tecumseth logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of New Tecumseth — Community Grant Program

    Town of New Tecumseth
    Funding for community projects and local organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Township of Huron-Kinloss — Business Grants and Funding

    Township of Huron-Kinloss
    Matched funding for downtown business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Township of Huron-Kinloss Community Improvement Plan

    Township of Huron-Kinloss
    Supports local business and property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Propulsion Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Transition+ Program

    Propulsion Quebec
    Personalized support for EST market entry
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Travel Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Travel Alberta — Product Development Fund

    Travel Alberta
    Supports new tourism experiences in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • From $75,000 to $500,000
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 1, 2025
    • Closing date : October 20, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Trillium Book Award

    Ontario Creates
    Literary award supporting Ontario writers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 30, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • United World Voices (UWV) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    United World Voices — General Funding

    United World Voices (UWV)
    Support for community impact and sustainable development
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Value-adding Equipment Program

    Government of Nova Scotia
    Funding for agricultural and agri-food businesses in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 1, 2024
    • Closing date : June 30, 2024
    NS, Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Venture Capital Corporation

    Government of British Columbia (BC), BC Ministry of Finance
    Equity investments for BC businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • ventureLAB logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosed

    ventureLAB — Accelerate AI

    ventureLAB
    AI acceleration program for startups and scale-ups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 2, 2023
    • Closing date : August 6, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Vidar Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Vidar Foundation — Social Investment Fund

    Vidar Foundation
    Support for socially responsible enterprise projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Vitalization Program - RRF4

    MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
    Funding for community and economic vitality projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 31, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Agricorp logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    VQA Wine Support Program

    Agricorp
    Quarterly support for Ontario VQA wineries
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 20, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Morrissette Entrepreneurship logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Western Accelerator

    Morrissette Entrepreneurship
    Startup accelerator for high-growth ventures
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 22, 2026
    London, Ontario, Canada
  • Winnipeg Police Service Endowment Fund (WPS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Winnipeg Heritage Incentive Programs

    Winnipeg Police Service Endowment Fund (WPS)
    Funding for heritage-led development in Winnipeg
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    WinterTech Development

    Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
    Funding for winter mobility technology development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 33.333336% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 3, 2023
    • Closing date : November 7, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Woolwich logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Woolwich Way Tourism Funding Streams

    Township of Woolwich
    Funding for tourism projects and marketing materials
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 5, 2025
    • Closing date : August 19, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Xecs Call on Quantum – 2026

    Eureka Network (EUREKA)
    International funding for applied quantum R&D
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
    • Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • SIJ logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Youth Entrepreneur Loan Program

    SIJ
    Loans for young Quebec entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $200,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yukon Spark Tourism Micro-grant

    Government of Yukon
    Funding for new Yukon tourism experiences
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $5,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 1, 2026
    • Closing date : June 15, 2026
    Yukon, Canada
  • Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Zenith Fellowship Program

    Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation
    Internships and mentorship in space sector
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    International outreach — Travel

    Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
    Empower Canadian artists and arts organizations to expand global connections and opportunities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Supports incubators and accelerators to foster high-growth businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Next Generation of Jobs Fund

    Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
    Supports green job creation and environmental sustainability in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)

    Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
    Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ulnooweg logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans

    Ulnooweg
    Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

    Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources

    Alberta Innovates
    Clean innovation support for Alberta projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
    • Up to 25% 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
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Supports Quebec businesses innovating and commercializing artificial intelligence technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 16, 2023
    • Closing date : October 15, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) logo
    Expert AdviceArchived

    CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick

    Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
    Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    NS, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 15, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE

    Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
    Support for innovation and business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    ERACM program - Business support: assistance and financing

    Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM)
    Business funding and support for innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 24,750 $
    • Up to 55% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Inno-Centre logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceArchived

    INNO-CENTRE

    Inno-Centre
    Consulting support for SME growth and performance
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Investment Readiness Program

    Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
    Supports investment readiness for social purpose organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $75,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Quebec City, NT, Canada
  • Kakivak Association logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses

    Kakivak Association
    Financial assistance for Inuit entrepreneurs to start or grow businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 81% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    NGen — Cluster Building Project

    Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
    Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing clusters
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Ocean Supercluster

    Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
    Co-investment for collaborative ocean projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support

    Government of Canada
    Support for businesses affected by COVID-19
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
  • Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3

    Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
    Supports collaborative projects among Quebec social economy organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Volta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

    Volta AI

    Volta, Scale AI Cluster, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Support for AI supply chain ventures
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 14,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 1, 2023
    Canada
  • Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

    Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network

    Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
    Supports Ontario bioindustrial cluster growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope

    PROMPT
    AI innovation funding for Quebec businesses
    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
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

    Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions

    Government of Québec
    Funding for innovative wood construction projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada