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Commercialization Grants in Atlantic Canada for 2026

Across Atlantic Canada, organizations can access commercialization grants that fund market validation, go‑to‑market planning, pilot projects, and product launches in 2026. Programs span federal agencies like ACOA and NRC IRAP and provincial partners in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. This directory explains eligibility, activities, funding structures, and application practices for SMEs, startups, and non‑profits.

135 programs
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)

    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Supports tourism products, facilities, and experiences
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    CBDC Social Enterprise Loan

    Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
    Loans for social enterprises in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    NS, Canada
  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick

    Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
    Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Renewable Power Program

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Funding for emerging renewable electricity projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Alberta, NS, Saskatchewan, Canada

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  • Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Get Growing Program

    Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
    Support for small farm growth in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    NS, Canada
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  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Heritage Fair 2026

    Government of New Brunswick
    School heritage research support and recognition
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovation Fund

    Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI), Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
    Support to commercialize innovative products
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, PE, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots

    Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
    Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada

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  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Market Opportunities and Diversification Program

    Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
    Funding for agricultural market expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    NBIF — CleanTech Accelerator Program

    New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
    Free CleanTech accelerator support for New Brunswick startups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund

    New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
    Funding for cleantech innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program

    New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
    Funding for early-stage emissions-reduction technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    NBIF Venture Capital Fund

    New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
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  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    New Brunswick Film Tax Credit

    Government of New Brunswick
    Refundable tax credit for film production
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund

    Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
    Supports transformative, innovative projects in Nova Scotia's seafood and agriculture
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $1,125,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Large-scale offshore marine testing facility
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    St. John's, NL, Canada

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  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)

    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Supports PEI potato sector modernization and diversification
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Rediscover Main Streets

    Government of Canada
    Community funding for vibrant main streets
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $500,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Short Film Venture Program

    Government of New Brunswick
    Assists emerging New Brunswick filmmakers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    NB, Canada
  • Canada's History Society logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The John Bragg Award for Atlantic Canada

    Canada's History Society
    Funding for Atlantic Canadian history projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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  • Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) logo
    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) (ITI)
    Funding for tourism product diversification and marketing
    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 Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    NL, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada

    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Supports tourism adaptation and recovery
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Value-adding Equipment Program

    Government of Nova Scotia
    Funding for agricultural and agri-food businesses in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada