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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.

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  • ventureLAB logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    ventureLAB — Accelerate AI

    ventureLAB
    AI acceleration program for startups and scale-ups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Grimsby logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Town of Grimsby — Community Funding Programs

    Town of Grimsby
    Supports local businesses and community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Finance and insurance
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 4, 2026 · Closing date : October 4, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • MRC Brome-Missisquoi logo
    Grant and FundingSuspended

    MRC Brome-Missisquoi — Petits établissements accessibles (PEA) program

    MRC Brome-Missisquoi, Quebec Housing Society (SHQ)
    Funding for accessibility upgrades in small establishments
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    Singapore fintech - Canadian Technology Accelerator

    Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
    No-cost business development support for Canadian fintech entering Singapore
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada

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  • Quebec City logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Business growth — Éco-Capitale

    Quebec City
    Funding for eco-responsible business transformation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Growth — Growth support vouchers

    Quebec City
    Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Défi-Québec, Sustainable City

    Quebec City
    Support eco-friendly projects in Québec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Finance and insurance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    DuoEmploi – Internships for people with disabilities

    Government of Québec
    One-day internships connecting talent and businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Finances real estate projects for social economy enterprises
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)

    Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
    Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Indigenous Learning Centre logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    2022-2023 Bursary Program

    Indigenous Learning Centre
    $1,000 bursaries for post-secondary students
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada

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  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Agtech Growth Fund

    Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
    Funding for agtech R&D projects in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 450,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ascension competition

    Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ)
    Pitch competition for early-stage Quebec startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Beem Credit Union logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Beem Foundation

    Beem Credit Union
    Supports community impact through wellbeing, education, and financial wellness
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Internet Society Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BOLT Grant Program

    Internet Society Foundation
    Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Call for expressions of interest to become a social finance wholesaler under the Social Finance Fund: Closed

    Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Supports social finance investment in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000,000 to $400,000,000 · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Canada
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Technology Commercialization

    Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
    AI commercialization support for Canadian solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2026

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Support for Canada-Japan innovation partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • La Caisse Solidaire logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Community Development Assistance Fund

    La Caisse Solidaire
    Community funding for collective and impactful projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Town of Gravenhurst logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Improvement Program (CIP) + Camera Reimbursement Pilot

    Town of Gravenhurst
    Funding for Gravenhurst property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · 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 projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge

    Alberta Innovates
    Supports digital health care model pilots in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Evol logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Evol — Conventional start-up loan

    Evol
    Startup financing for eligible Québec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $450,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses

    Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    AI adoption support for businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 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
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Funding WORBE: Workplace opportunities: Removing barriers to equity

    Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Supports employment equity solutions and measurable workplace inclusion results
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Convergence Finance logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window

    Convergence Finance
    Early-stage support for climate-gender finance vehicle design
    Eligible Funding
    From $40,000 to $500,000
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Town of Gravenhurst logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Gravenhurst Community Improvement Program (CIP)

    Town of Gravenhurst
    Supports Gravenhurst property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Finance and insurance, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Infrastructure de recherche et développement

    Quebec City
    Funding for dedicated R&D infrastructure projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

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  • Manitoba Finance logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Manitoba cooperative development tax credit

    Manitoba Finance
    Tax credit for Manitoba cooperative contributions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district

    Quebec City
    Financial support for business development projects in Saint-Roch
    Eligible 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 projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Québec International logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    Quebec International — International recruiting

    Québec International
    International recruitment support in Québec City
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec-Senegal Cooperation Call for Projects

    Government of Québec
    Support for Quebec-Senegal cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 2: AI Adoption

    Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    AI adoption support for southern Ontario businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Shared Equity Mortgage Providers Fund

    Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
    Lending support for shared equity mortgage providers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2

    Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
    Supports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economy
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 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
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada

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  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation

    Quebec City
    Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 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
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Terro X

    Laval Economique
    Acceleration and networking for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive

    Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
    Shared-equity support for first-time homebuyers
    Eligible Funding
    From $5 to $10 · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • Town of Bracebridge logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Town of Bracebridge — Community Improvement Plan

    Town of Bracebridge
    Financial support for property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 24,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Gravenhurst logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of Gravenhurst Community Improvement Plan – Gravenhurst Urban Area

    Town of Gravenhurst
    Funding for property improvement projects
    Eligible 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 projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF)

    Government of Canada
    Funds projects developing tools and training to prevent workplace harassment and violence
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Canada