Innovation Grants and Funding in Canada

This directory supports searches for projects that develop, test, demonstrate, or adopt a meaningfully improved product, process, service, or technology. Compare applicant type, problem, maturity, technical uncertainty, project scope, eligible costs, evidence, intellectual property, and timing. Refine by province, industry, research, commercialization, clean technology, digital adoption, productivity, or market development when useful.

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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
InnovationTechnologyDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
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
InnovationTechnologyDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
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 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
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
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
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
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Beauce-Centre MRC — Optimization Assistance Program
MRC Beauce-Centre
Supports innovation through process optimization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Call for Projects on the Procurement & Conditioning of Forest Biomass for Bioenergy Production
Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Forest biomass innovation for Quebec's renewable energy production
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
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
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CENGN — Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks
Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)
Commercialization support through real-world testing
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
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Levis, Quebec, Canada
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Compétivert — Funding Solution
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Funding for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : July 27, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)
Conscience
Supports open science drug development partnerships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, 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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, 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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funds shared-use energy testing facilities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : February 16, 2026
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
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
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
InnovationHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
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
InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Mirabel, Quebec, 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
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada
Supports economic development projects in Atlantic Canadian communities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, 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
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Laval, Quebec, Canada
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MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Emergence Fund
MRC Abitibi-Ouest
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Social Economy Fund
MRC Abitibi-Ouest
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
InnovationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects
MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry
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
InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
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
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2027
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)
MRC de Bellechasse
Support for rural collective initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% 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
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
MRC de Caniapiscau
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
InnovationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment
MRC de Caniapiscau
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
InnovationBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
MRC Charlevoix
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
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund
MRC Charlevoix
Support for collective projects in Charlevoix
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
MRC de Coaticook
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
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
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
InnovationBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
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
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 1: Regional outreach fund / Territorial projects
MRC Rivière-du-Loup
Supports regional development projects with lasting territorial impact
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies
MRC Rivière-du-Loup
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
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
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MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund
MRC Thérèse de Blainville
Collective social economy support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
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
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais
Support for sustainable village-centre projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : March 15, 2028
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund
MRC Domaine-du-Roy
Support for local business development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Innovation and Growth Fund
MRC Domaine-du-Roy
Loan support for innovative business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
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MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
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
InnovationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
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
InnovationBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Haut-Richelieu — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
MRC du Haut-Richelieu
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
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Public or Parapublic institution
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
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
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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
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
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
InnovationBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
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
InnovationConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
InnovationBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC L'Érable
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
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
MRC de L'Islet
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
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Business support (PSE)
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
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
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund
MRC La Jacques-Cartier
Support for regional economic development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 800,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
InnovationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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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
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 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
InnovationBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
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
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
Funding for market gardening projects in Val-d'Or region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-financial cooperative
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)
MRC de Lotbinière, Desjardins
Business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
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Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)
MRC de Lotbinière
Financing for business projects in Lotbinière
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY)
Funding for social economy non-profits
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 4
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY)
Non-repayable support for MRC-linked business projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000 · Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY)
Business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs
MRC de Maskinongé
Financial support for young business owners
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 14,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund
MRC de Matawinie (SADC)
Funding for tourism development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)
MRC Nicolet-Yamaska
Supports local development projects in Nicolet-Yamaska
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Social economy enterprise
Nicolet, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN)
MRC Papineau
Supports digital and technological upgrades
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Papineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Papineau
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
InnovationBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Papineau —Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)
MRC Papineau
Funding for sustainable business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund
MRC Portneuf
Multi-volet support for local enterprises
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
Portneuf, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)
MRC Portneuf
Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)
MRC de Sept-Rivières
Financing for business development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund
MRC Témiscouata
Support for innovative acériculture projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 218,798 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MTRIC — INNOV-R
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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MTRIC — PSO Large companies
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for collaborative metal research projects
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $1,500,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : February 19, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — International Event
Musicaction
Support for international music promotion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Community Futures Oxford
Funding for Northern Ontario community economic development
Eligible Funding
Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
NRC 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
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Indigenous Visual Artists Materials
Ontario Arts Council (OAC), Inuit Art Foundation (IAF)
Support for Indigenous artists’ materials
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $1,000
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Closing date : January 29, 2027
Ontario, Canada
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Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (OAFRIP)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Funding for Ontario agri-food innovation projects
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $200,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics
Optech
Accelerated R&D support for optics photonics and quantum innovation
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund
PME MTL
Loans for Montreal innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Project Financing
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Project financing for Quebec entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Support for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : September 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Funding, mentorship, and support for young business founders
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
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RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Supports collective entrepreneurship in the Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Research Consortium Tax Credit
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Quebec recognition for eligible research consortium tax relief
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnology
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund
Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium (SVA)
Support for aluminum project development in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Tourist Loan
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Tourism financing for local business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Quebec, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Government of Saskatchewan
Tax incentive for IP commercialization
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2027
Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Sherbrooke — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Ville de Sherbrooke
Financial aid for Sherbrooke business development and job creation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Social Economy Development Fund
MRC Papineau
Funding for social economy projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · 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
Innovation
Legal Structure
Social economy enterprise
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects
Quebec City
Strategic socioeconomic project support
Eligible Funding
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
InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Science Fund (SSF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports science and innovation excellence
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
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Innovation Grants and Funding in Canada

Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3: Project Implementation, It's time to take action!

Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Stream 1: Company consultations/micro-diagnosis and selection assistance

PROMPT — Collaborative Innovation

Applied Research and Development Grants — Industrial Partner

BC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit

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Beauce-Centre MRC — Optimization Assistance Program

Call for Projects on the Procurement & Conditioning of Forest Biomass for Bioenergy Production

Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge

CENGN — Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks

City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)

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Compétivert — Funding Solution

Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS

Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation

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Energy Innovation Program – Advancing Canada’s clean energy future

FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit

FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)

Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIT)

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in QC

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Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)

innovÉÉ — PSO

IP financing - Associate members of CAI

IP financing - Full members of IAC

Laval Économique — Business Launch Fund

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MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Emergence Fund

MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Social Economy Fund

MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects

MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)

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MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)

MRC Caniapiscau — FDE

MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment

MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)

MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund

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MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund

MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS

MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2

MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 1: Regional outreach fund / Territorial projects

MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies

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MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund

MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Fonds de développement des communautés (FDC)

MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Innovation and Growth Fund

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MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)

MRC du Granit — FIL

MRC du Haut-Richelieu — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2

MRC du Haut-Richelieu — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Project

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MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds

MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)

MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3

MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

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MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Business support (PSE)

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for preliminary studies and expertise funds for project implementation (PSEFE)

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Jacques-Cartier Tourism Envelope

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MRC La Matanie — Community Development Program - Special Collaborations Stream

MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS

MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program

MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)

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MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)