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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.

1565 programs available
  • 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
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 25, 2026
    • Closing date : September 25, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • 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 : July 29, 2026
    Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CMF — Distributor Program

    CMF financing through distributor commitments
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 49% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 14, 2026
    • Closing date : December 8, 2026
    Canada
  • 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
  • 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
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    Supports Prairie community economic development
    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
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, 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
  • 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 : July 29, 2026
    Yukon, Canada
  • Bell Fund logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Coolest Thing I've Ever Made - Season 2

    Funding for Canadian series production
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 8, 2026
    • Closing date : December 2, 2026
    Canada
  • Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Copyright

    Information on copyright registration and services
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Craft & Visual Arts Production

    Funding for commercial craft and visual arts production
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 27, 2026
    • Closing date : February 3, 2027
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • MRC de Pierre-De Saurel (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    DEPS — Local Investment Fund

    Financing for business start-up and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Development and Predevelopment Funding

    Funding for linear project development and predevelopment
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 84% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 15, 2026
    • Closing date : December 8, 2026
    NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Digital Game Development Grant

    Funding for commercial digital game development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 20, 2026
    • Closing date : November 18, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • District3 logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    District 3 Innovation Center — Launch & Grow

    Montréal innovation hub
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    e-Auto Challenge program

    Collaborative support for electric vehicle technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 26, 2026
    • Closing date : September 15, 2026
    Canada
  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    E-tools for Exporting

    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
    PE, Canada
  • Export Development Canada (EDC) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    EDC — Company InSight

    Research international companies before partnering
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
    Canada
  • Export Development Canada (EDC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    EDC — Indigenous Business

    Export support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 15, 2021
    Canada
  • Kingston Arts Council (KAC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Enterprise Fund

    Business development funding for Ontario creative companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 27, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Equity Investors Incentive

    Funds for PEI businesses to attract investors
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    PE, Canada
  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Eurostars

    Transnational innovation support for SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $3,000,000
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 10, 2026
    Canada
  • Evol logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Evol — Conventional loan

    Loans for diversified and inclusive Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $450,000
    • Up to 5% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 16, 2022
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Explore Québec on the Road Program

    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
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Export Funding NB

    Money to enhance export marketing for New Brunswick businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $15,000
    • Up to 65% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    NB, Canada
  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Export Market Access Program (EMAP)

    Money to enhance export marketing for Prince Edward Island businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $15,000
    • Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    PE, Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Farm Debt Mediation Service

    Free mediation service helping insolvent Canadian farmers negotiate debt arrangements with creditors
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Farm Land and Buildings Financing

    Loan for farm land and buildings
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Fast Track to the EIC Accelerator

    Fast-track access to EIC Accelerator
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 2, 2026
    Canada
  • National Film Board of Canada (NFB) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Filmmaker Assistance Program (FAP)

    Post-production support for independent Canadian filmmakers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 10, 2026
    Montreal, Canada
  • FinDev Canada (DFIC) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FinDev Canada Financing and Investment

    Financing and investment for development-focused businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Futurpreneur Canada logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle

    Flexible financing for side businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Two Rivers Community Development Centre logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    General Business Loans

    Financing for business development in Two Rivers, Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,150,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Ontario, Canada
  • Genome British Columbia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Genome Funding Opportunities

    Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Get Growing Program

    Support for small farm growth in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    • Closing date : September 30, 2026
    NS, Canada
  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Globalstars

    International R&D cooperation for innovative market-focused projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 20, 2026
    • Closing date : September 15, 2026
    Canada
  • GreenCentre Canada logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    GreenCentre Canada

    Advice and facilities for chemical and materials innovations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 14, 2022
    Canada
  • ventureLAB logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Hardware Catalyst Initiative

    No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 5, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • ID Gatineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund

    Non-repayable financial support for business growth in Gatineau
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • ID Gatineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund

    Non-repayable funding for Gatineau economic diversification
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 15.000001% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • ID Gatineau logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ID Gatineau — Local Fund

    Financing for business growth in Gatineau
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Impact Atlantic logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Impact Your Business — Expansion Financing

    Loans for young entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    NS, Canada
  • Impact Atlantic logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Impact Your Business — Start-Up Loans

    Loans for entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action

    Support for First Nations and Inuit development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 31, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • INSAT logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)

    Support for sustainable aviation innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
    • Up to 36% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada