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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
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Market Expansion Fund

    Market support for B.C. book publishers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    • Closing date : March 31, 2027
    BC, Canada
  • Gaspésie Tourism (TG) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Marketing Credits

    Marketing support for eligible Gaspésie lodging businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Marketing Grant

    Marketing support to improve visibility and generate sales
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    MaRS — Supply AI

    Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Ontario, Canada
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    MaRS Momentum

    Strategic support for scaling innovative companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
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  • Québec Loan Fund logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Microcrédit

    Financing for viable business start-up or growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Microfinance institution logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Microcrédit Charlevoix - Digital strategy fund

    Loan support for digital strategy projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Arts Club Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Miriam Bennett Artist-in-Residence

    One-year residency with mentorship and support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
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  • Mitacs logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Mitacs — Accelerate Entrepreneur

    Supports entrepreneurs commercializing start-up research
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Canada
  • CDE of the Laurentians (CDE) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Montcalm Development Fund

    Financial support for business projects in Montcalm
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Montréal Microcredit logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Montréal Microcredit — Bridge Loan

    Short-term bridge financing with advisory support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support

    Support for creating and sustaining businesses in Charlevoix-Est
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 16, 2020
    Clermont, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Bonaventure logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Bonaventure — Financial support for businesses

    Non-repayable contributions and loans supporting local entrepreneurial projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $250,000
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Deux-Montagnes logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Deux-Montagnes — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2

    Funding for local and regional development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $500,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)

    Financial support for rural and business development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1

    Funding for business start-up and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2

    Funding for social economy business projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund

    Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
  • Town of Gravenhurst logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Municipal Accommodations Tax Fund

    Funding for tourism projects in Gravenhurst
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Music Industry Initiatives

    Supports music industry development in BC
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $60,000
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 25, 2026
    • Closing date : October 30, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Music PEI logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Music PEI Funding Program

    Development support for PEI music companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 8,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    PE, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen

    NBIF Innovation Voucher

    Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $80,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 9, 2023
    NB, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    NBIF Startup Investment Fund

    Pre-seed investment for New Brunswick startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    NB, Canada
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  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    NBIF Venture Capital Fund

    Venture capital for high-risk, growth oriented New Brunswick companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    NB, Canada
  • LatAm Startups logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program

    Accelerator for newcomer-led Canadian tech companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    NL, Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Wind tunnel testing facility

    High-security wind tunnel testing facility
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Aerospace Research Centre

    Aerospace R&D support for industry and partners
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation

    Research partnerships for transportation innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant

    Bioprocessing support for biologics and vaccines
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    NRC — Marine research station

    Marine research facility in Ketch Harbour, Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    NS, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Medical device facilities

    Medical device research and collaboration support
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Nanotechnology Research Centre

    Collaborative quantum and nanotechnology research support
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet

    Specialized aircraft for aeronautical testing and research
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    NRC — Zebrafish research facility

    Industry testing with zebrafish models
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Halifax, NS, Canada
  • Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation — Business Financing and Advisory Services

    Financing and advisory support for Indigenous businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 99,999 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    BC, Canada
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  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)

    Co-investment for Ontario technology start-ups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    OCLF — Small Business Loans

    Offers loans for small business startup or expansion
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive

    Transferable tax credits for processing investments
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 75,000,000 $
    • Up to 15.000001% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 8, 2019
    • Closing date : March 31, 2029
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Oil Infrastructure Investment Program (OIIP)

    Support for pipeline infrastructure projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 8, 2020
    • Closing date : March 31, 2029
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    On-Farm Value-Added Program

    Cost-shared support for Alberta farm value-added growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $250,000
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Ontario Export Services

    Export support for Ontario companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ontario Forest Biomass Program

    Funding for Ontario forest biomass projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 15, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ontario Music Investment Fund

    Supports Ontario music business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $50,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 29, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)

    Supports trade resilience and market diversification in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 23, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship

    Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowships
    Eligible Funding
    • From $35,000 to $70,000
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    OVIN Technology Pilot Zones

    Pilot automotive and mobility solutions in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Sarnia, Toronto, Windsor, Ontario
  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream

    Support for job-creating growth projects in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, Canada