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Grants and Funding for Commercialization in 2025

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.

736 opportunities available
Musicaction — Title production and promotion
Grant and FundingClosed

Musicaction — Title production and promotion

Musicaction
Program funds production of Francophone and Indigenous sound recordings
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3

MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville
Business support for enhancing operational skills and sales
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCES
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Grant and FundingArchived

Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city

Quebec City
Leverage innovative projects for significant financial support and enhanced business growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund

MRC Beauce-Centre
Financial support for emerging businesses in Beauce-Centre
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
MRC La Matanie — Community Development Program - Special Collaborations Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Matanie — Community Development Program - Special Collaborations Stream

MRC La Matanie
Financial support for business development and community projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION

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Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund

Laval Economique
Supports consulting services for social economy organizations in Laval
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $15,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Assistance program for venues
Grant and FundingClosed

Assistance program for venues

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
SODEC aids Quebec venues for diverse music scene vitality
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Biofood market development program — Component 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Biofood market development program — Component 1

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Quebec agri-food industry support for institutional market access
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $750,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support

MRC Charlevoix-Est
Support for creating and sustaining businesses in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund

Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska
Interest-free financial assistance for agricultural businesses in Haute-Yamaska
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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Musicaction — Canvassing
Grant and FundingOpen

Musicaction — Canvassing

Musicaction
Music professionals' travel support for market development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta

Genome Alberta
Funding support for commercializing genomics research innovations in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $2,000,000
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Tourism Relief Fund offers financial support for tourism growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Musicaction — International Event
Grant and FundingOpen

Musicaction — International Event

Musicaction
Program supports Canadian artists' international career development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $60,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

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MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)

MRC La Matanie
Financial aid for sustainable business development in MRC La Matanie
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)

MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry
Supports innovative regional development and waterfront public spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,584,870
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment  Fund (FLI)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry
Support for business development and job creation in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund — Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund — Loans

PME MTL
Loans for projects by Montreal-based businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
DEL — Commercialization Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

DEL — Commercialization Loan

Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)
Supports business commercialization and market entry activities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

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Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund

Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium (SVA)
Support for aluminum project development in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Musicaction — Support for emerging artists – Production assistance
Grant and FundingClosed

Musicaction — Support for emerging artists – Production assistance

Musicaction
Canadian grant for emerging artists' digital music production
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health
Grant and FundingOpen

Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health

Génome Québec
Enhances human health innovation through research collaboration
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Musicaction — National collective promotion
Grant and FundingClosed

Musicaction — National collective promotion

Musicaction
Promotes Canadian Francophone music through innovative projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $400,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession

City of Rouyn-Noranda
Funding tools for enterprise growth in Rouyn-Noranda
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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MRC Les Basques — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Les Basques — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Les Basques
Entrepreneurial support and financial aid for businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry
Grant and FundingOpen

FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry

Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTR)
Financial support for musicians (en-language market)
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Assistance program for Festivals, Events and Museum exhibitions
Grant and FundingClosed

Assistance program for Festivals, Events and Museum exhibitions

Tourisme Montréal
Tourism Montreal supports festivals enhancing destination appeal
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $10,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)
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
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Next Generation of Jobs Fund
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
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

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Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)
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
  • Max. $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie

Entreprendre Sherbrooke
Supports young entrepreneurs with credit and business guidance
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Export Funding NB
Grant and FundingOpen

Export Funding NB

LearnSphere
Money to enhance export marketing for New Brunswick businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $15,000
  • Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCES
Startup Canada — Equal Slice Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Startup Canada — Equal Slice Program

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

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Economic Development Fund — Tier 3
Grant and FundingClosed

Economic Development Fund — Tier 3

Government of Yukon
Funding for large business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Creative Entrepreneurship Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Creative Entrepreneurship Program

Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
Resources for Cape Breton Island and Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, craft entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCES
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations

Alberta Innovates
Funding for health solutions in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)INNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Trade Commissioner Service — Canada Tariff Finder
Other SupportOpen

Trade Commissioner Service — Canada Tariff Finder

Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Custom tariff rates for importers and exporters
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Touring Artist Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Touring Artist Fund

Government of Yukon
Financial assistance for touring Yukon artists
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

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Price Pooling Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Price Pooling Program

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Price guarantee for agricultural products
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
EDC — Credit Insurance
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

EDC — Credit Insurance

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Credit insurance against unpaid invoices
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funding Northern Ontario business relocation and economic growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Innovation Guelph  —  Rhyze Up! Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Up! Program

Innovation Guelph
Expertise and leadership to assist women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Economic Foundations Fund
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Economic Foundations Fund

Government of Nunavut
Funding for Nunavut economic development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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EDC — Account Performance Security Guarantee
Other SupportOpen

EDC — Account Performance Security Guarantee

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Free up collateral held against a standby letter of credit
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports transformative, innovative projects in Nova Scotia's seafood and agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $1,125,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Grow Ontario Market Initiative

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Grow Ontario Market Initiative funds agri-food market expansion
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $60,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
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Manitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit

Government of Manitoba
Manitoba tax credit for digital media production
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Canada Brand
Other SupportOpen

Canada Brand

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
"Product of Canada" branding
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
SFU VentureLabs
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

SFU VentureLabs

Simon Fraser University VentureLabs
Resources for scaling up in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $60,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Supporting CleanTech innovation in New Brunswick businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $160,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
SSRIA – Business Growth Program
Expert AdviceClosed

SSRIA – Business Growth Program

Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)
Transform cleantech ventures by offering strategic support to scale and deploy sustainable building solutions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
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Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program

Accelerate Okanagan
Resources to take a BC business to market
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
MEDTEQ+ — Vitrine d’innovation en santé
Grant and FundingClosed

MEDTEQ+ — Vitrine d’innovation en santé

Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Supports Quebec health technology companies advancing innovative solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $350,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)

Government of Ontario
Supports SMEs in commercializing and scaling life sciences innovations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,500,000
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Projects

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 37% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Supports collaboration between Alberta SMEs and post-secondary institutions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Asia Market Development Program
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

Asia Market Development Program

Invest Nova Scotia
Advice to help you expand into the Asian market
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,462 to $24,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Prince Edward Island Rural Action Centres — Business Guidance
Expert AdviceClosed

Prince Edward Island Rural Action Centres — Business Guidance

Rural Action Centre
Business counselling for rural Prince Edward Island entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Economic Development Fund — Tier 1
Grant and FundingOpen

Economic Development Fund — Tier 1

Government of Yukon
Funding for small business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)
Grant and FundingClosed

OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Supports Ontario SMEs in adopting critical industrial technologies
Eligible Funding
  • From $50 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY

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AgriStability — Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingOpen

AgriStability — Saskatchewan

Government of Saskatchewan
Insurance to protect farming operations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Innovation and Development Labour Rebate Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Innovation and Development Labour Rebate Program

Government of Prince Edward Island
Tax credit for development and commercialization in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative
Grant and FundingArchived

Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding projects in PEI's potato sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Money to develop or improve agricultural technology
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Baffin Business Development — Financial Assistance
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Baffin Business Development — Financial Assistance

Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC)
Loans for Baffin Island businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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JEDI  — Indigenous Business Accelerator Program
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

JEDI — Indigenous Business Accelerator Program

Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)
Support to grow Indigenous businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation

Community Futures Eastern Ontario (CFEO)
Funds for innovative SMEs in southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $150,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Economic Development Fund — Tier 2
Grant and FundingOpen

Economic Development Fund — Tier 2

Government of Yukon
Funding for medium-sized business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
Expert AdviceOpen

Hardware Catalyst Initiative

ventureLAB
Hardware and semiconductor-focused products lab and incubator
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Scotians Global Advisors Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Scotians Global Advisors Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Advice for Nova Scotia exporters
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Empower your company's growth and competitiveness by adopting AI through substantial funding opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
CDEM — Mentoring
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

CDEM — Mentoring

Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
Mentoring for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCES
AgriMarketing Program — Kosher and Halal Investment
Grant and FundingOpen

AgriMarketing Program — Kosher and Halal Investment

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding to enhance Canadian kosher and halal meat exports
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Film — Promotional Travel Assistance
Grant and FundingOpen

Film — Promotional Travel Assistance

Government of New Brunswick
Funds for New Brunswick film producers to go to film festivals and events
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Sound Design Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Sound Design Program

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Mentorship for Indigenous audio professionals in film and television
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
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Eligible Funding
  • Up to 46% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)
Grant and FundingClosed

Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)

Government of Saskatchewan
Contract opportunities for SK technology companies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3
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
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Europe Market Development Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Europe Market Development Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Development support for Atlantic exporting companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition
Grant and FundingClosed

Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition

City of Montreal (MTL)
Supports ecological transition projects in Montreal for businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
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Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Real Estate Patient Capital Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Real Estate Patient Capital Loans

Chantier de l'économie sociale
Loans for social economy real estate projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 31% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program
Grant and FundingClosed

New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program

Ministry of Agriculture
The New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator (NEFBA) Program offers financial support to new agricultural producers in British Columbia for developing business plans and infrastructure investment to ensure commercial viability and income growth.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
CDEM — Financing
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

CDEM — Financing

Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
Loans for Manitoba Francophone entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program

Government of British Columbia
Money for pilots and commercialization in B.C
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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Duties Relief Program
Other SupportTax CreditsOpen

Duties Relief Program

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Allows duty-free import of goods that are later exported
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers
Expert AdviceClosed

Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Free legal advice for Indigenous storytellers on creative rights
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
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Export Marketing Assistance Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Export Marketing Assistance Program

Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Funding for export-focused activities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $90,000
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB

Innovation Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses
Grant and FundingOpen

Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses

Government of Prince Edward Island
Money to help agri-businesses in Prince Edward Island grow
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
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Business Retention and Expansion Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Business Retention and Expansion Program

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador business check-up
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
YMCA Business Planning Program
Expert AdviceOpen

YMCA Business Planning Program

YMCA of Northeast Avalon
Start-up business planning help in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCES
Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Technology Leadership Project Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada's Ocean Supercluster — Technology Leadership Project Program

Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
Ocean Supercluster supports innovative ocean economy projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $400,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program

Invest Ottawa
Expert advice for high-growth technology firms
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Grant and FundingClosed

Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $99,900
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Innovates — Industry Commercialization Associates

Alberta Innovates
Supports commercialization by funding salaries for business innovation talent
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $120,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Creative Industries Fund in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingClosed

Creative Industries Fund in Nova Scotia

Government of Nova Scotia
Creative industry global growth funding in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
CRIBIQ — PSO-Bioproducts and bioprocesses
Grant and FundingArchived

CRIBIQ — PSO-Bioproducts and bioprocesses

Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Innovative support for bioproducts and bioprocesses development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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Drilling Technology Challenge
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Drilling Technology Challenge

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Funding for innovative drilling technology projects advancing emissions reduction
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $8,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
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Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots
Grant and FundingClosed

Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $40
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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SaskTenders
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

SaskTenders

Government of Saskatchewan
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Show production tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Show production tax credit

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports Quebec show producers with refundable tax assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,250,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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Humami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

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

Humami Center
Supports Quebec companies innovating and commercializing for institutional markets
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
Grant and FundingOpen

Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring

LearnSphere
Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $16,250
  • Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)
Grant and FundingOpen

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $80,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
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Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsArchived

Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
Grant and FundingOpen

OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
The DCC Technology Demonstration Program supports Ontario SMEs in adopting and implementing digital technologies, offering up to $150,000 in reimbursement funds.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
Réseau des SADC et CAE — Business Start-Up and Expansion
Expert AdviceOpen

Réseau des SADC et CAE — Business Start-Up and Expansion

Réseau des SADC et CAE
Personalized support for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT

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Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)

Ontario Genomics
Genomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $6,000,000
  • Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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CNBSC – Kivalliq, Nunavut
Other SupportClosed

CNBSC – Kivalliq, Nunavut

Canada Nunavut Business Service Centre (CNBSC)
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Kivalliq
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
OAC — Market Development Travel
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — Market Development Travel

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario artists' travel to connect with arts presenters
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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Gen AI Call for Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Gen AI Call for Projects

Scale AI Cluster
Generative AI projects enhancing Canadian operational productivity
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $750,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle

Futurpreneur Canada
Loan for young professionals to develop a side business
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement
Grant and FundingOpen

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding to implement innovative technologies in P.E.I. agriculture and agri-food
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $80
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
MaRS Momentum
Expert AdviceOpen

MaRS Momentum

MaRS Discovery District
Support for high-growth science and technology companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Wholesale trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support

Government of Canada
Support for businesses affected by COVID-19
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
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AgriMarketing Program
Grant and FundingOpen

AgriMarketing Program

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for agriculture and agri-food SME export activities
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Yukon Film — Training Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Yukon Film — Training Fund

Government of Yukon
Financial support for Yukon film production training
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
Grant and FundingClosed

SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Advance international R&D in manufacturing through SMART Eureka Cluster
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Aboriginal Business Financing Program — Community project
Grant and FundingOpen

Aboriginal Business Financing Program — Community project

SOCCA
Business funds for First Nations communities in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Canadian Agriculture Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to Brazil
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Canadian Agriculture Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to Brazil

Government of Canada
Supports Canadian agtech SMEs in R&D collaboration with Brazil
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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Open Innovation Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Open Innovation Program

Government of British Columbia
Funding for BC-based innovators
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $6,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Accelerate HER PEI
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

Accelerate HER PEI

Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Mentorship program for women-led PEI businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators
Expert AdviceOpen

Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators

Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
International acceleration support for small technology firms
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGY
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen

OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
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Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development
Grant and FundingClosed

Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development

Musicaction
Financial aid for music career and business development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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NBIF Startup Investment Fund
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

NBIF Startup Investment Fund

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Seed capital for new products, services and technologies in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
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Digital Health Sandbox
Grant and FundingOpen

Digital Health Sandbox

Alberta Innovates
Accelerates digital health technology adoption in Alberta clinical settings
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
FTQ — Regional Funds
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

FTQ — Regional Funds

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

Opportunities New Brunswick — Mentorship

Government of New Brunswick
Mentorship and connections in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program
Grant and FundingClosed

NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Support for early-stage emission-reduction technology development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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Equity Investors Incentive
Grant and FundingOpen

Equity Investors Incentive

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funds for PEI businesses to attract investors
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1

MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est
Supports Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean businesses in market diversification strategies
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Small Business Recovery Consulting Rebate
Grant and FundingOpen

Small Business Recovery Consulting Rebate

Northern Development Initiative Trust
Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
  • Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
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Alliance grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Alliance grants

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Partnering support for R&D projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION

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Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway
Expert AdviceOpen

Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway

Gouvernement du Québec
Tourism project support north of the 49th parallel
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
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Eligible Funding
  • Min. $125,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)

Launch Lab
Assistance for technology based businesses in Southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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JEDI  —  Aboriginal Development Fund — CED
Grant and FundingOpen

JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED

Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)
Money for New Brunswick First Nation community economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $16,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Futurpreneur Canada Indigenous Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Futurpreneur Canada Indigenous Program

Futurpreneur Canada
Financing for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $60,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)

Government of Ontario
Supports Ontario SMEs to strengthen supply chains and expand markets
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Accelerating Canadian clean energy technology innovation and commercialization
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
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CALQ — Professional Development
Grant and FundingOpen

CALQ — Professional Development

Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Supports professional development for Québec artists and curators
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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INOVAIT Pilot Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

INOVAIT Pilot Fund

INOVAIT Canada
Funding for AI-integrated image-guided therapy commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 3333% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY
Intellectual Property Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen

Intellectual Property Ontario

Government of Ontario
Funding support for Ontario-based SMEs in tech and innovation sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY

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Canadian Agricultural Loans Act program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Canadian Agricultural Loans Act program

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Loan guarantee for farmers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
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Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII)
Tax CreditsOpen

Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII)

Government of Saskatchewan
Innovative oil, gas projects get 25% cost credit incentive
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
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Alberta Innovates — Methane Emissions Reduction Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Methane Emissions Reduction Program

Alberta Innovates
Alberta's Methane Reduction Program supports emissions mitigation technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
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OCLF — Small Business Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

OCLF — Small Business Loans

Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF)
Offers loans for small business startup or expansion
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
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Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream

Government of Ontario
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Trade Market Intelligence Service
Expert AdviceOpen

Trade Market Intelligence Service

Government of Nova Scotia
Market research support in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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STEP International Business Trip Support
Other SupportClosed

STEP International Business Trip Support

Government of Saskatchewan
Foreign trip support for Saskatchewan businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Innovator Membership Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovator Membership Program

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Business assistance for innovators in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°
Expert AdviceOpen

Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°

Aéro Montreal
Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies
Expert AdviceOpen

Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies

adMare Bioinnovations
Support for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars

Foodpreneur Advantage
Start-up support for entrepreneurs in southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
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Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 4
Grant and FundingArchived

Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 4

Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
Supports market access and procurement for social economy enterprises
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program

Government of Alberta
Voucher for mid-to-late stage development in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,001 to $100,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Collaborative research and development projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Collaborative research and development projects

Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $600,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
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CALQ — Travel
Grant and FundingOpen

CALQ — Travel

Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Financial support for artists’ professional travel and career development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Community Investment
Grant and FundingClosed

Trade Commissioner Service — CanExport Community Investment

Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Funding to attract foreign direct investment
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program

Government of Alberta
Wage subsidy for commercialization associate's salary in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $120,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program
Grant and FundingOpen

LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program

Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
Money for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $99,999
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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BC Tech Growth Programs
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

BC Tech Growth Programs

BC Tech Association
Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
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Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations —  For-Profit
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit

Canadian Heritage
Funding for projects in the book industry
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
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Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 - Career development in a target market
Grant and FundingOpen

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

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

NRCAN — Mining Decarbonization Demonstration

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Mining sector decarbonization technology demonstration funding opportunity
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
ARBJ — Business start-up, expansion and succession program (PDERE)
Grant and FundingOpen

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

Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Supports business start-up, expansion, and succession activities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $125,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Ressources Entreprises
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Ressources Entreprises

Ressources Entreprises
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Eastern Quebec 
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
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NGen — Feasibility Studies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

NGen — Feasibility Studies

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Supports collaborative advanced manufacturing innovation and technology feasibility projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
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 B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program
Grant and FundingClosed

B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program

Government of British Columbia
Supports business planning for B.C. agriculture and food sectors
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $22,500
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP)

Government of Manitoba
Support for SMEs to participate in export-related activities
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Toronto Retail Accelerator Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Retail Accelerator Program

City of Toronto
$10,000 micro grant to help Toronto's small retail businesses thrive and expand
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
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Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings
Other SupportOpen

Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings

Canada Post
Volume-based direct mail discounts
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)

Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Strategic financing for northern Quebec regional development projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Edmonton Edge Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Edmonton Edge Fund

City of Edmonton
Supports Edmonton businesses to start, scale, and innovate
Eligible Funding
  • From $75,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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NGen — Cluster Accelerator Program
Grant and FundingClosed

NGen — Cluster Accelerator Program

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Strengthen Canada's advanced manufacturing ecosystem
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 150% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm

Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta SMEs to commercialize innovative agri-tech solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
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Business Development Program — Commercial Component
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Development Program — Commercial Component

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Money for start-up and expansion in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
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CQRDA — SI2TEC
Grant and FundingOpen

CQRDA — SI2TEC

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Supports circular economy feasibility and project planning initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
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  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
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CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising
Grant and FundingOpen

CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising

Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Financial support for literary and storytelling promotional activities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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Lac-Mégantic Economic Assistance Fund (FAELM)
Grant and FundingArchived

Lac-Mégantic Economic Assistance Fund (FAELM)

Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic development and job creation in Lac-Mégantic
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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Eligible Funding
  • Max. $16,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Alberta's pilot program enhancing lab access for tech developers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
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Atlantic Canada Travel Trade Market Readiness Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Atlantic Canada Travel Trade Market Readiness Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Advice for tourism operators in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
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CMF — Commercial Projects Program
Grant and FundingClosed

CMF — Commercial Projects Program

Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding Canadian digital media projects with commercial potential
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
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Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate
Grant and FundingClosed

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate

Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta SMEs to validate health tech innovations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources

Alberta Innovates
Fosters economic growth, environmental sustainability, and innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • 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
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EDC  — Export Help Hub
Expert AdviceOpen

EDC — Export Help Hub

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Expert advice to expand internationally
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals

Alberta Innovates
Apply to the Energy Storage and Minerals Program to develop next-gen sustainable materials and critical minerals.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
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Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2
Grant and FundingClosed

Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2

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

BioCreate Program

Ontario Genomics
Support for commercialization in genomics and engineering biology in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program

Government of Alberta
Voucher for SMEs in early-stage tech development in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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Impact Your Business — Start-Up Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Impact Your Business — Start-Up Loans

Impact Atlantic
Loans for entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative

Genome Canada
CBIC funds Canadian genomics innovation for commercialization
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $2,000,000
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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Pivot to Grow loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Pivot to Grow loan

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Financing to support Canadian exporters impacted by U.S. tariffs
Eligible Funding
  • From $350,000 to $2,000,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
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Inuktut Versioning Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Inuktut Versioning Fund

Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Grant for Inuktitut films and versioning for existing programs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
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District 3 Innovation Center — Launch & Grow
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

District 3 Innovation Center — Launch & Grow

District3
Montréal innovation hub
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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Clean Growth Hub
Expert AdviceOpen

Clean Growth Hub

Innovation Canada
Help navigating clean tech programs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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Quebec International — Business services  —  Get support and advice
Expert AdviceOpen

Quebec International — Business services — Get support and advice

Québec International
Expert support for your Quebec City business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Nova Scotia — Export Development Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Nova Scotia — Export Development Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Support for export growth in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Self-Employment Program (Nova Scotia)
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Self-Employment Program (Nova Scotia)

Government of Nova Scotia
Training for unemployed workers to start a business in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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 ID Gatineau - Business Support Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

ID Gatineau - Business Support Fund

City of Gatineau
Financial aid for growing businesses in Gatineau
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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CRIBIQ-BIOnext
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

CRIBIQ-BIOnext

Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Support for industrial innovation and commercialization for CRIBIQ members
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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General Business Loans
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

General Business Loans

Two Rivers Community Development Centre
Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,150,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement

Government of the Northwest Territories
Funding for tourism product development in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
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PEI — Business Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

PEI — Business Development Program

Government of Prince Edward Island
Business training and planning funding for agri-businesses in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Aquaculture Capital Equity Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Aquaculture Capital Equity Program

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador commercial aquaculture funding
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
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Regional Action Support Program (RASP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Action Support Program (RASP)

Gouvernement du Québec
Support for regional actions in Capitale-Nationale and Lévis
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
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Manitoba — Incoming Buyer Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Manitoba — Incoming Buyer Program

Government of Manitoba
Supports Manitoba companies in inviting international buyers.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
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Innovation Growth Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation Growth Program

Government of Manitoba
Funding for Innovative Projects in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
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COREX Program
Expert AdviceOpen

COREX Program

Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ)
Help for Quebec businesses to export to the northeast United States
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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STEP Market Access Program
Grant and FundingClosed

STEP Market Access Program

Government of Saskatchewan
Funding to help Saskatchewan businesses market domestically and internationally
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Venture Capital Corporation
Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Venture Capital Corporation

Government of British Columbia
Equity investments for BC businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
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Organic Industry Development - Implementation of Strategic Initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen

Organic Industry Development - Implementation of Strategic Initiatives

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding to support organic farming in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $60,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations
Grant and FundingClosed

AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding to increase international agrimarket opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
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Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund

Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Grants to create Nunavut short films
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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Protein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Protein Industries Canada — Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program

Protein Industries Canada
Supports Canadian plant-based innovation and local supply chain resilience
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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CAAIN — 2025 Broadacre Cropping Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

CAAIN — 2025 Broadacre Cropping Program

Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Funding for collaborative innovation in large-scale Canadian crop production
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $600,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
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Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports economic development and diversification for Prairie communities
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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Canada Arts Presentation Fund — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada Arts Presentation Fund — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations

Government of Canada
Supports organizations enhancing Canadian arts presentation sector professionalism
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative

Government of Ontario
Enhance meat processing capacity through equipment upgrades
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Supports market diversification and economic development for local businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program

Alberta Innovates
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial sector innovations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Protein Industries Canada  — Capacity Building
Grant and FundingOpen

Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building

Protein Industries Canada
Enhancing Canada's plant protein industry through capacity building
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Quantum Program
Grant and FundingClosed

NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Quantum Program

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Propel Canada's leadership in quantum innovation by funding transformative, collaborative manufacturing projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support
Grant and FundingClosed

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support

Government of the Northwest Territories
Funding for strategic sector research in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access
Grant and FundingClosed

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access

Alberta Innovates
Funding for Alberta health tech market access
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $600,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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E-tools for Exporting
Grant and FundingOpen

E-tools for Exporting

LearnSphere
Money to help Atlantic Canada businesses export
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $15,000
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
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Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
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Innovation Factory — Support for Startups
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovation Factory — Support for Startups

Innovation Factory
Support for innovative startups
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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BioTalent  — Science Horizons Youth Internship
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

BioTalent — Science Horizons Youth Internship

BioTalent Canada
Subsidized environmental STEM intern
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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CBDC Community Development Fund
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

CBDC Community Development Fund

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

Self-Employ PEI

Government of Prince Edward Island
Support for Prince Edward Island (PEI) entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
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