Discover Grants and Funding for Financial Services in Canada
Grants and funding for financial services support innovation, regulation compliance, and expansion of financial institutions and fintech startups.
Grants and funding fuel innovation and growth in the financial services sector, aiding both traditional banks and fintech startups. These resources help firms navigate regulatory challenges and harness new technologies to improve services.
37 opportunities available

Tax CreditsOpen
Development of E-Business Tax Credit (CDAE)
Investissement Québec (IQ)Tax credit for development of a Quebec e-business
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Quebec CitySupports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Québec, Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Max. $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Québec, Quebec

Grant and FundingOpen
Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Quebec CityGrant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
Québec, Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Max. $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Québec, Quebec

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district
Quebec CityFinancial support for business development projects in Saint-Roch
Québec, Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Max. $500,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Québec, Quebec

Grant and FundingOpen
Défi-Québec, Sustainable City
Quebec CitySupport eco-friendly projects in Québec businesses
Québec, Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Québec, Quebec
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Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Startup in residence
DesjardinsAccelerator for Canadian tech startups with expert-led support
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program
Investissement Québec (IQ)Funding for social enterprises’ building renovation, construction, or acquisition
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
DuoEmploi – Internships for people with disabilities
Gouvernement du QuébecWorkplace internships for individuals with disabilities in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
START Program
Government of Nova ScotiaFinancial incentives for Nova Scotia employers with a labour need
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Nova Scotia, Canada

Grant and FundingArchived
Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Government of Nova ScotiaPayroll rebate for Nova Scotia companies
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Nova Scotia, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
LearnSphereMoney for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $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

Grant and FundingOpen
E-tools for Exporting
LearnSphereMoney to help Atlantic Canada businesses export
Prince Edward Island, Canada
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
Prince Edward Island, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Ascension competition
Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ)Pitch competition supporting early-stage entrepreneurs in Quebec City
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $60,000
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

Expert AdviceOpen
MaRS Growth Acceleration Program
MaRS Discovery DistrictSupport for executives of scaling, high-growth companies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
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Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Ressources Entreprises
Ressources EntreprisesAdvice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Eastern Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant
Government of SaskatchewanEmployer-driven training support program for Saskatchewan businesses and non-profits
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $10,000
- Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Saskatchewan, Canada

Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Set up or expand a business
Québec InternationalSupport to start or grow a business in Quebec City
Québec, Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Québec, Quebec

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Corporate Minimum Tax Credit
Ontario Ministry of FinanceCorporate tax credit for eligible large Ontario corporations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2
Social Economy Cluster — Central QuebecSupports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economy
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $500,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Evol — Conventional start-up loan
EvolLoans for diversified and inclusive ownership start-ups in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $75,000
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Investment
Government of Nova ScotiaEarly stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Nova Scotia, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Payroll tax credit – CFI
Revenu QuébecPayroll tax incentive for international financial sector employers in Montreal
Montréal, Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Montréal, Quebec

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Nunavut, Canada

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Nova Scotia Community CollegeConnect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $30,360
- Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Nova Scotia, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for a new financial services corporation
Revenu QuébecTax credit for eligible new Quebec financial services corporations
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation (AIIC)Loans for Alberta First Nations entrepreneurs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Alberta, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Agtech Growth Fund
Government of SaskatchewanFunding for agtech R&D projects in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $450,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Saskatchewan, Canada

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon
Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Yukon, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)Unlock your company's potential with cutting-edge AI advancements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Ontario, Canada
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Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — International recruiting
Québec InternationalRecruit global talent for your Quebec City business
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario credit union tax reduction
Ontario Ministry of FinanceIncome tax reduction for eligible Ontario-based credit unions
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program
ventureLABSupport for technology companies ready to scale
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Ontario, Canada

Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world
Québec InternationalExporting advice for Quebec City businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Export Guarantee Program
Export Development Canada (EDC)Maximize your access to working capital
Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow
Québec InternationalSupport to grow a technology startup in Quebec City
Québec, Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Québec, Quebec

Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Find a Licensed Insolvency Trustee
Innovation CanadaAdvice and options for dealing with unmanageable debt
Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
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