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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.

138 programs
  • AtlanticOER – REL Atlantique (REL) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    AtlanticOER Development Grants

    Funding for open educational resource development
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $7,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)

    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
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick

    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
    NS, Canada
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  • Invest Nova Scotia logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Early Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF)

    Funding for early-stage research commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    NS, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Renewable Power Program

    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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  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Heritage Fair 2026

    School heritage research support and recognition
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    NB, Canada
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  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots

    Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    NS, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    NBIF — CleanTech Accelerator Program

    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
    NB, Canada
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  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    New Brunswick Film Tax Credit

    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
    NB, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Rediscover Main Streets

    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
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Seafood Accelerator Program

    Funding for Nova Scotia seafood businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    NS, Canada
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  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Short Film Venture Program

    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
    NB, Canada
  • Canada's History Society logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The John Bragg Award for Atlantic Canada

    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
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative

    Supports local beef processing in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    NS, Canada
  • 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
    NL, Canada
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  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Value-adding Equipment Program

    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
    NS, Canada