Updated June 2026

Grants and Funding for Commercialization in 2026

Accelerate Your Growth with Available Financial Support

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

1404 programs available

Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)
MRC de Sept-Rivières
Financing for business development projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Vallée de la Gatineau
Financing for business growth and succession
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — Canvassing
Musicaction
Support for music market development travel
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 1 Exploring a Target Market
Musicaction
International market development for Canadian artists
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — International Event
Musicaction
Support for international music promotion
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — National collective promotion
Musicaction
Supports innovative promotion for Francophone music
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 1 - Promotion
Musicaction
National promotion support for sound recordings
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities
Musicaction
National music marketing support for live activities
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — Title production and promotion
Musicaction
Digital track production and immediate promotion
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program
Nunavut Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
Funding for Nunavut film market attendance
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Nunavut, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)
Ontario Creates, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refundable tax credit for Ontario film and TV production
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 21.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for targeted agricultural skills development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds
PME MTL (PME)
Loans for Quebec start-ups and growing companies
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL – Young Business Fund
PME MTL (PME)
Subsidy for young businesses in Montreal
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest
PME MTL (PME)
Support for establishing new businesses in Montreal’s Southwest sector
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses
PME MTL (PME)
Funding and support for innovative retail projects in Villeray
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund
PME MTL (PME)
Loans for Montreal innovation projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Financing to accelerate growth in the Prairies
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 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
Commercialization
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Project Financing
Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Québec
Project financing for Quebec entrepreneurs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec book publishing tax credit
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Government of Québec, Revenu Québec
Tax credit for publishing Quebec books and international sales
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 437,500 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Funding, mentorship, and support for young business founders
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Local investment funds (FLI)
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Business financing for startups, growth, and succession in Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
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
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession
CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
Financing for business succession in Rouyn-Noranda
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession
CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
Financing for business succession projects
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
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Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds
CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
Financing for business growth and succession
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support
Promotion Saguenay
Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projects
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Government of Saskatchewan
Tax incentive for IP commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT — Component 2.1: Support for business opportunities and promotion abroad
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports Quebec music businesses expanding and promoting internationally
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT – Component 2.2 : Support for touring music and variety shows abroad
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Government of Québec
Financial support for Quebec music and variety show tours abroad
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports international cooperation and recognition for Quebec cultural industries
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports major cultural export projects with international development potential
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Science Fund (SSF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Mobilizes research to enhance Canada's scientific excellence
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Government of Québec, Revenu Québec
Refundable tax credit for multimedia productions abroad
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Financial support for tourism adaptation and growth
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
International innovation funding for Canadian SMEs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC)
Local business financing for growth and succession
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
(tri)cycle - film
Main Film
Support for short fiction film creation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP)
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
Supports Aboriginal business growth in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 249,999 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Business Financing Program (ABDP) — Community project
SOCCA (SOCCA)
Non-repayable support for Indigenous business projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans
Ulnooweg
Funding for Indigenous business growth
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
NS, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
AC:Incubate
The Accelerator Centre
Incubation support for early-stage tech startups
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Accelerate Fund
Yaletown Partners
Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program
Accelerate Okanagan
Cohort-based startup mentorship and training
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies
adMare Bioinnovations
Support for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Business services
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM)
Business support services for company growth
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Nova Scotia
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Free bilingual business support for Atlantic entrepreneurs
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate
Innovation PEI (PEI)
Tax rebate for advanced marine technology companies
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
PE, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses
Agriconseils, Government of Québec
Financial support for expert advisory services
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities
Government of Québec, Agriconseils
Supports information sharing and business co-development activities
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 9,500 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise
Government of Québec, Agriconseils
Funding for advisor skills and expertise
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°
Aéro Montreal
Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Ag-West Bio
Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Agri-food Funding
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds NWT agriculture initiatives improving competitiveness innovation and resilience
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for national assurance system projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
AAFC technologies available for commercial licensing
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to implement innovative technologies in P.E.I. agriculture and agri-food
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriMarketing Program — Kosher and Halal Investment
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports kosher and halal red meat market development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding to increase international agrimarket opportunities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration (AB)
Funding for Alberta exporters attending international trade events
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Non-dilutive funding for Alberta digital tech SMEs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Partial Upgrading Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for bitumen upgrading technologies
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources
Alberta Innovates
Fosters economic growth, environmental sustainability, and innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Alberta Innovates
Support for energy storage and critical minerals innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 105,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta tech companies developing innovative technology solutions
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Voucher for advanced stage development in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Recovery Technologies Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for lower-emission hydrocarbon recovery technologies
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Tech2Farm
Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta SMEs to commercialize innovative agri-tech solutions
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta tech SMEs to commercialize innovative, market-ready technologies
Alberta, Canada
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
CommercializationTechnology
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
Support for Alberta women entrepreneurs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Animikii Inc — Technology and Entrepreneurship Scholarships
Animikii Inc
Funding for Indigenous youth in tech and entrepreneurship
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aquaculture Capital Equity Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Fisheries and Land Resources
Newfoundland and Labrador commercial aquaculture funding
NL, Canada
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
Commercialization
NL, Canada
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ARBJ — Business start-up, expansion and succession program (PDERE)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Supports business start-up, expansion, and succession activities
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Strategic financing for large regional projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Artist to Market Program (AMP)
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Supports NWT artists to sell work at external markets
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Supports touring and exhibitions connecting Canadian artists with wider audiences
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Project Grant - Medium
Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
Funding for medium-scale arts projects and events
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,001 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Asia Market Development Program
Invest Nova Scotia
Market entry support for Atlantic exporters
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 24,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financial backing for technology R&D in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Baffin Business Development — Financial Assistance
Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC)
Loans for Baffin Island businesses
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Nunavut, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
BC Tech Growth Programs
BC Tech Association
Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Expert business advice
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Financial Management
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Guidance to better manage your cash flow
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Sales and marketing
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Sales and marketing advisory support
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Customized growth financing without ownership dilution
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Venture capital for Canadian technology companies
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Loan for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Loans for immigrant entrepreneurs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Small Business Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Flexible financing for business growth and operations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
BioCreate Program
Ontario Genomics
Funding and mentorship for Ontario biotech SMEs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for biofood innovation and knowledge transfer
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 710,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for diverse-language audiovisual projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 49 $
- Up to 84% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses
Government of Ontario
Tailored advisory support for Ontario SMEs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Development Program — Commercial Component
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for business growth in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Development Program (BDP)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada
Financial support for business growth in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada

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