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Grants and Funding for Commercialization in 2026

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

1566 programs
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    BC Small Business Venture Capital Program

    Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
    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
  • BC Tech Association logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    BC Tech Growth Programs

    Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    BC, Canada
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  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Defence Platform

    Support for Canadian defence-focused businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • Bell Fund logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund

    Supports Canadian television and new media projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Bioindustrial Innovation Canada

    Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 21, 2023
    Canada
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  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Biotech – September 2026

    International biotech R&D collaboration support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 31, 2026
    • Closing date : September 25, 2026
    Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM)

    Funding for bitumen-derived advanced materials
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada

    Accelerating Canadian clean energy technology innovation and commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
  • Bright Beacon Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Bright Beacon Foundation — General Funding

    Capital and training for underrepresented founders
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
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  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Business Improvement Grant

    Funding for creative business growth and efficiency
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 22, 2026
    • Closing date : February 3, 2027
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Business Investment Program — Equity Investment

    Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    NL, Canada
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  • MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Business Support Policy

    Financial support for business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Yukon logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program

    Training to improve tourism business marketing and sales
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Yukon, Canada
  • BC Hydro (BCH) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Buy and Upgrade Equipment Program

    Business energy storage incentives
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 3, 2025
    • Closing date : February 11, 2027
    BC, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 2

    Co-investment for smart mobility development and demonstration
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    CAEHM - Support

    Entrepreneur support in Haute-Montérégie
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage

    Co-investment for applied AI projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, Ontario, Canada
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  • Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CALQ — Professional Development

    Supports professional development for Québec artists and curators
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Canada Brand

    Government-backed branding for export-ready Canadian food businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
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  • Holland College logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Canada's Smartest Kitchen

    Custom food innovation services
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    PE, Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Canadian Agricultural Loans Act program

    Loan guarantee for farmers and co-operatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 95% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Canada
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  • Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CanNor — IDEANorth

    Northern economic development and infrastructure support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • Canon Canada Inc. logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Canon Canada Donations and Sponsorships

    Support for Canadian charities and organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
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  • Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CCC — International Prime Contractor

    Help Canadian firms sell to foreign governments
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
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  • Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CEDC Tourism Development Fund (TDF)

    Funding for tourism projects and events in Thunder Bay
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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  • adMare Bioinnovations logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Centre for Drug Research and Development

    Life sciences collaboration and facilities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • City of Elliot Lake logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    City of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Municipal incentives for business and property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada
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  • Ville de Lévis logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    City of Lévis — Quebec Business Access Network

    Quebec supports entrepreneurs with unified regional business services
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Levis, Quebec, Canada
  • Alacrity Canada logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Clean tech scale-up

    Help to scale a British Columbia clean tech company
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    BC, Canada
  • CLEAR Foundation (CLEAR) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CLEAR Operating Grant

    Support for high-impact dementia research
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 25, 2026
    • Closing date : September 25, 2026
    BC, Canada
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  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CMF — Commercial Projects Program

    Supporting interactive digital media with commercial potential
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 4, 2026
    • Closing date : December 8, 2026
    Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CMF — Distributor Program

    Production financing through distributor commitments
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 49% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated (KCFI) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    CNBSC – Kivalliq, Nunavut

    Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Kivalliq
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Nunavut, Canada
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  • Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Collaborative research and development projects

    Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 19, 2024
    Canada
  • Alberta Municipal Affairs logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    College-Industry Innovation (CII) Grant

    Supports research infrastructure and innovation capacity
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring

    Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 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
    Canada
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  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Community Climate Adaptation Fund

    Supports community-based climate adaptation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $30,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Lake of Bays Township logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program

    Funding for private property improvements and redevelopment
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 1, 2026
    • Closing date : September 30, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Partnership Fund (CPP)

    Funding for community initiatives in Strathroy-Caradoc
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Tourism Destination Development Fund

    Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 375,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Yukon, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Consulting Services Program 2023-2028 (Agriconseils Network)

    Funding for agricultural consulting services
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Lanaudière, Laval, Montreal, Quebec