Innovation Grants in Canada for 2026

Discover innovation grants in Canada to fund your business's innovative projects in 2026. Find the best grant program

2506 programs available

Grant and FundingOpen
Support for commercial arteries — Component 2 – Support for economic development projects
Quebec City
Support for commercial artery development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)
Strix
Funding to accelerate sustainable aviation technology innovation in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
Up to 0.36% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Tourism Sprint Program
Destination Canada
Cost-shared funding for short-term innovative tourism product development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Valorization in RNA
Axelys
Supports the advancement and commercialization of RNA technologies in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Youth Initiative to Combat Climate Change - Entrepreneurship and Green Economy
Quebec International Youth Offices (LOJIQ)
Supports young Quebecers in entrepreneurship and green economy initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 24, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Zú program — Incubation
Zú
Strategic mentoring for MVP-stage companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Small business mitigation for drugs and medical devices
Health Canada, Government of Canada
Reduced fees for small businesses on health product reviews
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism
Support for regional tourism festivals and events
Eligible Funding
From $45,000 to $45,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025–2027 — Studies and consulting services
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism
Support for tourism studies and consulting projects
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $20,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Tech Companies
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Tailored financing for Canadian tech companies
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 23, 2022
Canada
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Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships
Canadian Heritage
Supports technology internships in book publishing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 25, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Chaudière-Appalaches Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Chaudière-Appalaches Tourism
Support for innovative tourism projects in Chaudière-Appalaches
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : March 9, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Côte-Nord Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring of the tourism offering
Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED)
Support for structuring, sustainable tourism projects in Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 49,500 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 16, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Funding for long-term Indigenous artistic projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 8, 2024
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism
Support for regional tourism festivals and events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the tourism offering
Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism
Supports structuring tourism development projects in the Islands
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $60,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
Lanaudière Tourism (CED)
Funding for tourism festivals and events in Lanaudière
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering
Lanaudière Tourism (CED)
Support for structuring regional tourism development projects
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $100,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
Lanaudière Tourism (CED)
Support for tourism studies and consulting projects
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $30,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Montérégie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
Montérégie Tourism
Support for tourism studies and consulting services
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $20,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Montréal Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring of the regional tourism offering
Tourisme Montréal
Support for structuring Montréal regional tourism projects
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 27, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Nunavik Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
Nunavik Tourism (CED-Q)
Support for tourism consulting and studies
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $95,000
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering
Outaouais Tourism
Support for major structuring tourism projects in Outaouais
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $150,000
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
Outaouais Tourism
Funding for tourism studies and consulting services
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $90,000
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PSIT — EPRTNT 2026 – Offer Structuration
Destination Québec Cité
Support for sustainable tourism projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PSIT — EPRTNT 2026 – Studies and Consulting Services
Destination Québec Cité
Support for sustainable tourism consulting and study projects
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Support for developing and upgrading regional tourist accommodation
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $99,000
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Support for developing tourism attractions and facilities
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $99,000
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Support Fund for Businesses in La Mitis (FAEM)
La Mitis RCM
Financial support to help La Mitis businesses grow and perform
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Territorial Development Support Policy – Component 1: Support for regional outreach
MRC de Manicouagan (MRC)
Financial support for regional development and business innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Wood Construction Innovation Program
Government of Québec
Supports innovative use of wood in sustainable construction projects
Eligible Funding
From $400,000 to $2,500,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Alizés Awards
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Awards recognizing Canadian agri-food export excellence and innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grand Challenges Canada
Grand Challenges Canada (GCC)
Funding challenges for innovations that save and improve lives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports innovative technology projects in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition
NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
Financial support for industrial digital transformation and productivity improvement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3: Project Implementation, It's time to take action!
NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
Financial support for industrial productivity and digital transformation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Stream 1: Company consultations/micro-diagnosis and selection assistance
NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
Funding for productivity and digital innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PROMPT — Collaborative Innovation
PROMPT
Facilitates collaborative R&D between Quebec businesses and research institutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 0.4% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Applied Research and Development Grants — Industrial Partner
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC)
College-led R&D with partner organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
BC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit
Government of British Columbia (BC), BC Ministry of Finance, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Tax credit for SR&ED in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
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Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge
Elevate Talent
Supports startups reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canadian Semiconductor R&D Partnering Delegation to France
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Supports Canadian SMEs partnering in France for semiconductor R&D
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CENGN — Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks
Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)
Validate software technologies in living labs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)
Ville de Lévis
Economic development support for Lévis businesses and entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Levis, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Compétivert — Funding Solution
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Funding for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 27, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Funding for collective entrepreneurship projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs
Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)
Performance improvement support for northern SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 32,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Elevate Women+
Elevate Talent
Supports women and gender-diverse founders and investors in tech
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation
Enbridge Gas Quebec
Supports innovative natural gas efficiency projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Assistance for Francophone projects in southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Funding for Northern Ontario Francophone economic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 57,500 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIT)
Mirabel Economique
Funds innovation for Mirabel businesses' productivity enhancement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Mirabel, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 - Produce a bid book or business plan
Government of Québec
Support for international business tourism in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 22, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program
Génome Québec, Genome Canada
Supports genomics R&D for commercialization
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $300,000
Up to 33% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Advisory Services
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Expert business and technical advice
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in QC
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports economic development projects in Atlantic Canadian communities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants
innovÉÉ
Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
innovÉÉ — PSO
innovÉÉ
Funding for electric and smart transportation technology innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
innovÉÉ — SI2TEC
innovÉÉ
Supports collaborative industrial innovation for circular economy transition
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
IP financing - Associate members of CAI
Innovation asset collective (IAC)
Funding support for IP strategy in data-driven cleantech SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
IP financing - Full members of IAC
Innovation asset collective (IAC)
Supports IP financing for full members of the IAC
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Studies and consulting services
Laurentides Tourism
Supports tourism businesses in the Laurentides with consulting services
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $25,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Laval Économique — Business Launch Fund
Laval Economique
Supports new business creation and acquisition in Laval
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $25,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Emergence Fund
MRC Abitibi-Ouest (MRC)
Support for preparatory stages of strategic projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Social Economy Fund
MRC Abitibi-Ouest (MRC)
Funding for social economy business start-up
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects
MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry (MRC)
Supports innovative projects to enhance local quality of life
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)
MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry (MRC)
Supports innovative regional development and waterfront public spaces
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,584,870 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 3, 2022
Closing date : October 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund
MRC Beauce-Centre
Funding for Beauce-Centre business growth
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)
MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB)
Funding for new tourist attractions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
MRC de Caniapiscau (MRC)
Funding for business development and job creation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment
MRC de Caniapiscau (MRC)
Funding for Quebec businesses and economic initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
MRC Charlevoix (MRC)
Financial support for social economy enterprises
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
MRC de Coaticook (MRC)
Coaticook business project funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS
MRC de L'Assomption
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2
MRC de Mékinac
Funding for local and regional development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 67% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 21, 2020
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund
MRC Montcalm (MRC)
Funding for first-business startups and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 1: Regional outreach fund / Territorial projects
MRC Rivière-du-Loup (MRC)
Supports regional development projects with lasting territorial impact
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 20, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 2: Support for structuring projects to improve living environments
MRC Rivière-du-Loup (MRC)
Funding for structuring local development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 0.8% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 22, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies
MRC Rivière-du-Loup (MRC)
Supports innovative renewable energy projects in Rivière-du-Loup
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Platform
Data-driven strategy.
Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund
MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC)
Funding for social economy and collective enterprise projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Fonds de développement des communautés (FDC)
MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Funding for local community development projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais (MRC)
Support for sustainable village-centre projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 15, 2028
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
Supports sustainable job creation and business development in MRC
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
Financial support for structuring local projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC du Granit — FIL
MRC du Granit
Financing to support local business growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Haut-Richelieu — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
MRC du Haut-Richelieu (MRC)
Funding to support regional economic and community development
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MRC du Haut-Richelieu — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Project
MRC du Haut-Richelieu (MRC)
Funding for innovation in public safety and logistics
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $3,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Investment funds supporting economic impact businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Platform
Discovery at scale.
Filter thousands of active funding opportunities with granular precision. Our explorer instantly matches your company profile with regional and national credits.
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Support for business establishment and launch
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Non-repayable support for innovation and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC L'Érable (MRC)
Financial support for business growth projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Support for SME growth in MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $40,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Business support (PSE)
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC)
Supports economic development in the Haute-Côte-Nord region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for preliminary studies and expertise funds for project implementation (PSEFE)
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC)
Support for preliminary studies and project implementation expertise
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Jacques-Cartier Tourism Envelope
MRC La Jacques-Cartier
Support for tourism projects and events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MRC La Matanie — Community Development Program - Special Collaborations Stream
MRC La Matanie (DEM)
Support for structured community projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream
MRC La Matanie (DEM)
Grant program offers financial support for business development activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Matane, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
Local financing for business projects in La Vallée-de-l'Or
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : May 17, 2023
Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada

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Support Fund for Businesses in La Mitis (FAEM)

Territorial Development Support Policy – Component 1: Support for regional outreach

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Wood Construction Innovation Program

Alizés Awards

Grand Challenges Canada

INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream

Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition

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PROMPT — Collaborative Innovation

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BC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit

Data-driven strategy.

Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge

Canadian Semiconductor R&D Partnering Delegation to France

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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in QC

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