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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.

798 opportunities available
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Financial support for young Quebec artisan businesses for their development
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Project Financing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Project Financing

Investissement Québec (IQ), Gouvernment of Québec
Project financing for Quebec entrepreneurs
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
MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Vallée de la Gatineau
Program fosters economic development and employment growth in Québec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

MRC de La Haute-Yamaska
Financial support for local business sustainability and growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Canadian Semiconductor R&D Partnering Delegation to France
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Canadian Semiconductor R&D Partnering Delegation to France

Government of Canada (GC)
Supports Canadian SMEs partnering in France for semiconductor R&D
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants
Grant and FundingOpen

innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants

innovÉÉ
Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
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
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC L'Islet — Fund to help architectural design companies conquer new markets
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L'Islet — Fund to help architectural design companies conquer new markets

MRC de L'Islet
Funding for architectural design businesses entering new markets
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest
Grant and FundingOpen

PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest

PME MTL
Support for establishing new businesses in Montreal’s Southwest sector
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
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
  • Maximum amount : 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
  • Maximum amount : 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
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Musicaction — Canvassing
Grant and FundingOpen

Musicaction — Canvassing

Musicaction
Music professionals' travel support for market development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Tourism Relief Fund offers financial support for tourism growth
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
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
  • Maximum amount : 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
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
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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
  • Maximum amount : 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
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
  • Maximum amount : 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
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
  • Minimum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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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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
EDC — Indigenous Business
Expert AdviceOpen

EDC — Indigenous Business

Export Development Canada (EDC), Government of Canada (GC)
Export help for Indigenous businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Supports commercialization of AI-driven solutions with funding
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports capacity and improvements for Nova Scotia beef processors
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
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
  • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
ACOA Business Information Services — Nova Scotia
Expert AdviceOpen

ACOA Business Information Services — Nova Scotia

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada (GC)
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Small Business BC — Export Navigator
Expert AdviceOpen

Small Business BC — Export Navigator

Small Business BC
Export specialists for British Columbia companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
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
Agri-food Funding
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Agri-food Funding

Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds NWT agriculture initiatives improving competitiveness innovation and resilience
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
Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP)

Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
Support for Aboriginal business growth and competitiveness
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 249,999 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
CQRDA — SI2TEC
Grant and FundingArchived

CQRDA — SI2TEC

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Supports circular economy feasibility and project planning initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 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
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
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
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
SSRIA – Smart sustainable tech showcase
Other SupportClosed

SSRIA – Smart sustainable tech showcase

Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)
Promotes innovative sustainable building technologies in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Copyright
Other SupportOpen

Copyright

Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Government of Canada (GC)
Canadian services for copyright registration, search, and related resources
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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
CommercializationInnovation
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU

Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Venture Capital Corporation
Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Venture Capital Corporation

Government of British Columbia (BC), BC Ministry of Finance
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Agriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Newfoundland and Labrador interactive digital media tax credit
Tax CreditsClosed

Newfoundland and Labrador interactive digital media tax credit

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Tax credit for interactive digital media production in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources
EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program

Export Development Canada (EDC), Government of Canada (GC)
Equity capital for diverse exporters
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Export Marketing Assistance Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Export Marketing Assistance Program

Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Funding for export-focused activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products
Grant and FundingOpen

Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Gouvernment of Québec
Supports northern Quebec biofood production, processing, and marketing initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay, MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est
Supports market diversification and economic development for local businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Tourism Destination Development Fund

Government of Yukon
Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 375,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation

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Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots
Grant and FundingClosed

Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots

Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership (ITP) Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership (ITP) Program

Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Support to de-risk the commercialization of innovative technology in Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

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
Asia Market Development Program
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

Asia Market Development Program

Invest Nova Scotia, Government of 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
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
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
Market Development and Access
Grant and FundingOpen

Market Development and Access

Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for emerging market opportunities in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 45,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
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
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)

Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports SMEs in commercializing and scaling life sciences innovations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses

Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT)
Funding for tourism product marketing in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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
Commercialization
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Capital — Venture Capital

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Government of Canada (GC)
Venture capital for Canadian technology companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Research Grants on Education: Large
Grant and FundingOpen

Research Grants on Education: Large

The Spencer Foundation
Supports rigorous education research projects for educational improvement
Eligible Funding
  • From $125,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
BDC Advisory Services
Expert AdviceOpen

BDC Advisory Services

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Government of Canada (GC)
Expert business advice
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Grant and FundingOpen

OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Pre-seed co-investment for Ontario academic spinout technology start-ups
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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
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
  • Maximum amount : 99,999 $
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
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
  • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
AgriMarketing Program: Market Diversification for SMEs
Grant and FundingOpen

AgriMarketing Program: Market Diversification for SMEs

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports SMEs to diversify agricultural exports into new markets.
Eligible Funding
  • From $14,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Aboriginal Business Financing Program (ABDP) — Community project
Grant and FundingOpen

Aboriginal Business Financing Program (ABDP) — Community project

SOCCA
Non‑repayable funding for First Nations community economic development projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Edmonton Edge Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

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
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Life Sciences Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Life Sciences Innovation Fund

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Money for human health related solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Gasoline Competition Assistance Program
Tax CreditsOpen

Gasoline Competition Assistance Program

Government of Saskatchewan
Commission for gasoline and propane sold in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Business Investment Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Business Investment Fund

Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU)
Funding for large business ventures in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
EDC — Export Help Hub
Expert AdviceOpen

EDC — Export Help Hub

Export Development Canada (EDC), Government of Canada (GC)
Expert advice to expand internationally
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

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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), Gouvernment of Québec
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
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Government of Canada (GC)
Financing for Indigenous businesses and organizations in Southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city

Quebec City
Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 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
Clean Growth Hub
Expert AdviceOpen

Clean Growth Hub

Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
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
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Marketing Initiative Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Marketing Initiative Program

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Funding support for innovative regional marketing initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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
Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing
Other SupportOpen

Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Government of Canada (GC)
Licence government agricultural technologies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive
Tax CreditsOpen

Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive

Government of Saskatchewan
Tax credit for capital investments
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Tax CreditsOpen

Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program

Government of New Brunswick, Finance and Treasury Board (NB)
Tax credit to drive New Brunswick business investment
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $3,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Business Intelligence and Networking
Grant and FundingClosed

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Business Intelligence and Networking

Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT)
Funding for Northwest Territories business people to attend seminars and tradeshows
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $8,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Startup Canada — Equal Slice Program
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

Startup Canada — Equal Slice Program

Startup Canada
Empowering underserved Canadian entrepreneurs with resources and support
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
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
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canadian-Japanese SME co-innovation for global value chain access
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program

Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Non-dilutive funding and coaching to scale Alberta digital tech SMEs
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
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness
Grant and FundingOpen

BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Support for manufacturing companies in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Market Expansion Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Market Expansion Fund

Creative BC
Supporting B.C. book publishers attending domestic and international events
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities

Gouvernment of Québec, Agriconseils
Supports sharing information and business co-development in agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships
Grant and FundingOpen

Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships

Alberta Innovates
Paid experiential learning for Alberta's undergraduate health students
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $1,900,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

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
Explore Québec on the Road Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Explore Québec on the Road Program

Gouvernment of Québec, ARF-Québec
Supports travel agencies offering discounted Quebec road trip packages
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
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
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Economic Development Fund — Tier 1
Grant and FundingOpen

Economic Development Fund — Tier 1

Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development of Yukon
Funding for small business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
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
CommercializationDigital Transformation
STEP International Business Trip Support
Other SupportClosed

STEP International Business Trip Support

Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP)
Foreign trip support for Saskatchewan businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

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