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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.

1567 programs
  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

    Collaborative AI innovation support for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • 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
  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Creative Entrepreneurship Program

    Resources for Cape Breton Island and Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, craft entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program

    Funding for municipal cultural partnership agreements
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Statistics Canada logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Customized Products and Services

    Tailored statistical support for organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Deduction for copyright income

    Annual deduction on eligible copyright income
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city

    Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 28, 2026
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Northern Innovation Network (NIN) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Delta

    Strategic co-investment for scaling tech companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 45,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    BC, Canada
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  • 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
  • Export Development Canada (EDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Direct Lending

    Direct financing for global expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    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
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  • Hot Docs logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Don Haig Award

    Support for independent filmmakers and producers
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, 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
  • Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Earth Tech: Adapt

    Climate adaptation support for scalable Canadian ventures
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
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  • Fonds Ecofuel logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ecofuel fund

    Clean tech investment for early-stage companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • 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 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
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  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    EMAP/EforE PEI

    Support for PEI SMEs expanding export marketing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 65% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    PE, Canada
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  • Entreprendre Sherbrooke logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie

    Support for business start-ups with financing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, 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
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Eureka Clusters

    International SMART R&D call
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000,000 to $70,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 23, 2026 · Closing date : January 26, 2027
    Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Eurêka Investment Fund

    Supports commercialization of Quebec public research
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    EUREKA!

    International R&D collaboration for Canadian SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    EURIMAGES – European Cinema Support Fund

    Funding for eligible European co-productions
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Eurogia2030 – Call 31

    Collaborative low-carbon R&D for international consortia
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000,000 to $1,500,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 1, 2026 · Closing date : October 29, 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
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Evol logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Evol — Conventional loans for women entrepreneurs

    Loan fund for women entrepreneurs focused on sustainable development
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Canada
  • Evol logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Evol — Conventional start-up loan

    Startup financing for eligible Québec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $450,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Other SupportTax CreditsOpen

    Export Distribution Centre Program

    GST/HST relief for export-oriented businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
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  • 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

    Flexible financing 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
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  • Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    FAST-Trac Award

    Funding for translational Angelman syndrome research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    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
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • FinDev Canada (DFIC) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FinDev Canada Financing and Investment

    Private sector development finance in developing countries
    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
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    First and Last Mile Fund

    Federal support for critical minerals projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • First Book Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    First Book Canada — Book Distribution Program

    Access books and resources for children in need
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    NS, Ontario, Canada
  • Fiera Capital Foundation logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Flow Capital — General Funding

    Flexible growth capital for high-growth companies
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000,000 to $10,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • Eye Disease Foundation (FMO) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    FMO - Research funding

    Supports eye and vision research projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie

    Support for first-time business start-up and growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $8,000 to $10,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Cloridorme, Gaspe, Quebec
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  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Food Ventures Program

    Supports Nova Scotia food businesses with quality and safety services
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    NS, Canada
  • Foodpreneur Advantage logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars

    Food and beverage start-up education webinars
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Foresight Canada logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Foresight Canada Capital Support Programs

    Capital support for fundraising readiness
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program

    Strategic funding for Ontario forest sector projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Solidarity Funds (FTQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FTQ — Regional Funds

    Local SME growth financing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Funding Guide

    Funding for rural development and business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, 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
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  • City of Guelph logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Gather Here Sponsorship Fund

    Funding for visitor-focused events in Guelph
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Guelph, Ontario, 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
  • Genome Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

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

    Funding for genomics innovation partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada