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Development of E-Business Tax Credit (CDAE)
Tax credit for development of a Quebec e-business
Updated May 2026
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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.
155 programs available
Grant and FundingOpenStrategic Innovation Fund (SIF)
Federal support for large-scale innovative business and network projects
Grant and FundingClosedAdvancing Accessibility Standards Research
Supports research advancing federal accessibility standards in Canada
Grant and FundingOpenCapitale-Innovation
Supports business innovation, commercialization, and market expansion projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation- Grant and FundingOpen
Entrepreneurial grant
Supports new business creation and structured business succession in QuébecEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation - Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec City — Major projects
Supports significant business investments in targeted Quebec City sectorsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenStartup in residence
Investment-focused accelerator supporting early-stage Canadian impact tech startups
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCIBC — Business line of credit
Revolving credit to manage cash flow and short-term expenses
Grant and FundingOpenAccount Receivable and Payable Monetization
Monetize receivables and payables to improve business cash flow- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CIBC — Business loans
Financing for long-term business goals with flexible repayment terms - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Guidance grants
Funding for business growth through specialized consulting services 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedSingapore fintech - Canadian Technology Accelerator
No-cost business development support for Canadian fintech entering Singapore
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsOpenDuoEmploi – Internships for people with disabilities
One-day internships connecting talent and businesses- Grant and FundingArchived
Défi-Québec, Sustainable City
Support eco-friendly projects in Québec businesses 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program
Supports real estate projects for Quebec social economy enterprises 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMosaic Fund
Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs- Other SupportGrant and FundingArchived
Business growth — Éco-Capitale
Funding for eco-responsible business transformation 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenDEL — Business Acquisition Loan
Supports entrepreneurs acquiring businesses for succession and ownership transfer
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenSDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Business loans for startups, growth, and productivity in Thetford- Grant and FundingArchived
Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenAPCHQ — Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)Supports innovative, scalable affordable housing solutions across Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Local business financing for growth and succession
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchivedStrategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)
Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments
Grant and FundingClosedD. Michael A. Rudder and Susan E. Reid Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedTerro X
Acceleration and networking for tech startups
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenAC:Incubate
Incubation support for early-stage tech startups
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedTownship of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for township property and building improvements
Expert AdviceOpenInnovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nunavut
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenAsset Based Lending
Covenant-light revolving credit secured by receivables and inventory
Tax CreditsClosedProperty Tax Rebate Program for Eligible Charities (By-law No. 2022-23)
Property tax relief for eligible charities- Tax CreditsClosed
Cooperative Investment Plan – Eligibility Certificate
Supports cooperative capitalization through tax incentives 
Grant and FundingClosedRegional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption
AI adoption support for southern Ontario businesses
Grant and FundingClosedBeem Foundation
Supports community impact through wellbeing, education, and financial wellness
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedThe First-Time Home Buyer Incentive
Shared-equity support for first-time homebuyers- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Flow Capital — General Funding
Flexible growth capital for high-growth companies - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CIBC — Business overdraft
Flexible overdraft protection to manage short-term cash flow needs - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Desjardins — Business Term Loans
Term loans financing capital projects with flexible repayment options 
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosedFind a Licensed Insolvency Trustee
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada (OSB), Government of CanadaAdvice and options for dealing with unmanageable debt
Grant and FundingOpenCommercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenQuebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world
Support for companies expanding into new markets
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedSaltire Scholars Internship Program
Connects Scottish students with Canadian companies- Tax CreditsClosed
Recognition as an Eligible Public Research Centre
Recognition for public research centres supporting R&D 
Tax CreditsClosedPolitical Contribution Tax Credit for Corporations
Ontario corporate tax credit for political contributions- Grant and FundingClosed
Québec-Senegal Cooperation Call for Projects
Support for Quebec-Senegal cooperation projects 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedJoint FLI/FLS Investment Policy – Local Investment and Solidarity Funds
Financing for business growth and succession- Grant and FundingOpen
Grant funding
Supports financial literacy and sector knowledge projects in Ontario - Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec Find tailored funding for your business
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpenTD — Small Business Loans
Flexible small business loans with fixed or variable rates- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Scaling up Women and Youth's Participation in the Labour Force in Jordan
Supports women and youth labour force participation in Jordan 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedNorth Perth Downtown Areas Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs
Downtown revitalization funding for property improvements
Grant and FundingClosedAscension competition
Pitch competition supporting early-stage entrepreneurs in Quebec City- Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Eurêka Investment Fund
Supports commercialization of Quebec public research 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenScotiabank — Credit Line for business
Flexible revolving credit to manage business cash flow needs- Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Set up or expand a business
Support to start or grow a business in Quebec City 
Grant and FundingClosedWayne Wells Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for AFOA Alberta members in management fields
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenInvest Nova Scotia — Investment
Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators- Grant and FundingClosed
Rudder Reid Foundation Education Awards
Scholarship support for higher education - Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Desjardins — Agriculture loans and financing
Customized agricultural financing and advisory support for farm businesses 
Grant and FundingClosedFunding WORBE: Workplace opportunities: Removing barriers to equity
Supports employment equity solutions and measurable workplace inclusion results- Grant and FundingClosed
FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses
AI adoption support for businesses - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Short-Term Loans and Line of Credit
Short-term financing options to support cash flow needs 
Other SupportClosedE638 Application for Exemption from Tax on Insurance Premiums Imposed Under Part I of the Excise Tax Act
Form for insurance premium tax exemption requests
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenSTART Program
Financial incentives for Nova Scotia employers with a labour need- Grant and FundingClosed
Study Scholarship: Business and Economics
Scholarship for Albertan business and economics students - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Mortgage Model
Supports a collaborative homeownership financing pilot - Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Microcrédit
Financing for viable business start-up or growth projects - Other SupportClosed
Support for entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
Business support for diverse entrepreneurs 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedDigital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge
Supports digital health care model pilots in Alberta- Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Raven Outcomes — Indigenous Outcomes Fund
Indigenous-led outcomes finance for community solutions - Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2
Supports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economy Access over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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- Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow
Business startup and growth support 
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenFinDev Canada Financing and Investment
Financing and investment for development-focused businesses
Grant and FundingClosedDowntown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants
Funding for downtown revitalization projects- Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon 
Grant and FundingOpenGender-Responsive Climate Finance Window
Early-stage support for climate-gender finance vehicle design
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedCommunity Improvement Program (CIP) + Camera Reimbursement Pilot
Funding for Gravenhurst property improvementsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedFamily Finance (Dr. Edith Rowles Simpson) Award
Support for family finance professional development
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedAEBHS — Programme d'aide financière aux entrepreneurs (FIE)
Financing for business growth and succession- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Société d'investissement de capital Laurentides
Financing for business growth in the Laurentides 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedProgramme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)
Supports research commercialization centres
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedDehcho Business Development Centre - Business Financing
Business loans for Dehcho small businesses
Tax CreditsClosedEquity Tax Credit for Community Economic Development Investment Funds
Tax credit for community investment financing
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosedventureLAB — Accelerate AI
AI acceleration program for Canadian startups
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedLibro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships
Supports initiatives that strengthen financial well-being outcomes
Other SupportTax CreditsClosedStormwater Incentive Program
Stormwater credits and rebates for property owners- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Innovation and Growth Fund in Social Economy
Revenue-based financing for social economy growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation 
Expert AdviceOpenMaRS Growth Acceleration Program
Support for executives of scaling, high-growth companies- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district
Financial support for business development projects in Saint-RochEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 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 projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation 
Grant and FundingnullEmployee Training Program
Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees
Grant and FundingSuspendedMRC Brome-Missisquoi — Petits établissements accessibles (PEA) program
Funding for accessibility upgrades in small establishments- Grant and FundingClosed
Corporate charitable giving program
Corporate giving for health-focused community causes 
Grant and FundingClosedWorkplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF)
Funds projects developing tools and training to prevent workplace harassment and violence- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Homeownership for Indigenous peoples
Support for Indigenous homeownership and housing capacity
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