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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.

2469 programs
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PROMPT — Collaborative Innovation

    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
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Beauce-Centre MRC — Optimization Assistance Program

    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
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Elevate Talent logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Ville de Lévis logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Levis, Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Compétivert — Funding Solution

    Funding for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 50,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    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
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  • Conscience logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS)

    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
  • Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS

    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
  • Enbridge Gas Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation

    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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  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Ontario, Canada
  • Mirabel Economique logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIT)

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Mirabel, Quebec, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)

    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
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  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    innovÉÉ — PSO

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation asset collective (IAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    IP financing - Associate members of CAI

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Innovation asset collective (IAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    IP financing - Full members of 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Laval Économique — Business Launch Fund

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Abitibi-Ouest logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Emergence Fund

    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
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  • MRC Abitibi-Ouest logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Social Economy Fund

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Bellechasse logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

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

    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
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  • MRC de Caniapiscau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Caniapiscau — FDE

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Caniapiscau logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)

    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
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund

    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
  • MRC de Coaticook logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund

    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
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  • MRC de L'Assomption logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Mékinac logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2

    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
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Rivière-du-Loup logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

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

    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
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Rivière-du-Loup logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

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

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

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

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Domaine-du-Roy logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund

    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
  • MRC Domaine-du-Roy logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    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
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

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

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • 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
  • MRC du Granit logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC du Granit — FIL

    Financing to support local business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Haut-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

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

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Haut-Richelieu logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

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

    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
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund

    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
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  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    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
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC L'Érable logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

    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
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement

    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
    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
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  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

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

    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
  • 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
  • MRC La Jacques-Cartier logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund

    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
    Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Jacques-Cartier logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Jacques-Cartier Tourism Envelope

    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 (DEM) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Matane, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    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
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Lotbinière logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)

    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Lotbinière logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)

    Financing for business projects in Lotbinière
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

    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
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Maskinongé logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs

    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
    Business BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Matawinie (SADC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund

    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
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Nicolet-Yamaska logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)

    Supports local development projects in Nicolet-Yamaska
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Nicolet, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Papineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN)

    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
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Papineau logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Papineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Papineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Papineau —Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)

    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
    Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund

    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
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Portneuf, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)

    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
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Sept-Rivières logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)

    Financing for business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 218,798 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MTRIC — INNOV-R

    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
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Musicaction logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Musicaction — International Event

    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
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • 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
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC IRAP – Advisory services

    Expert business and technical advice
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • 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
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Optech logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics

    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
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund

    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
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Project Financing

    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
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure

    Support for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 1, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada

    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
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

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

    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
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium (SVA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund

    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
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Tourist Loan

    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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  • Ville de Sherbrooke logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Sherbrooke — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

    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
    Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Papineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social Economy Development Fund

    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
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects

    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
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Strategic Science Fund (SSF)

    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
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research

    Tax relief for collaborative R&D projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 14% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada