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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.

2471 programs
  • 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
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax credit for shipbuilding

    Tax incentive supporting shipbuilding and naval innovation in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 38% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Québec Research Fund (FRQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)

    Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and student training in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Kristian Domingo Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    #11 Forever Award

    Annual scholarship recognizing inspiring student leaders
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,100 to $1,100
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Niagara Region Housing Services logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    2024 Emergency Issues Grant Program

    Funding for unexpected child care operating costs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Trent Hills logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    2025 Community Grant Program

    Funding for local community projects in Port Hope
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    A New Frontier in Fundraising

    International research on disruptive technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 125,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • The Angel Foundation for Learning (AFL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    A-Team Believe Initiative

    Leadership and entrepreneurship program for students
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Aamjiwnaang First Nation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Aamjiwnaang First Nation — Community Programs

    Recreation support for youth and seniors
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 800 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
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  • SOCCA (SOCCA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Aboriginal Business Financing Program (ABDP) — Community project

    Non-repayable support for Indigenous business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Yaletown Partners logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Accelerate Fund

    Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Accelerate Okanagan (AO) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program

    Cohort-based startup mentorship and training
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • adMare Bioinnovations logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies

    Support for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 20, 2021
    Quebec, Canada
  • ATAC (ITAC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Accelerator program for tourism entrepreneurs

    Fully funded tourism business accelerator
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Canada
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Accessibility Support Fund

    Accessibility support for ArtsNL applicants
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    NL, Canada
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  • City of Brantford logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Activate Brantford Grant

    Funding for tourism projects in Brantford
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Brantford, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Adapted Tricycles and Bicycles Program

    Support for adapted tricycles and bicycles
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Victoria Foundation logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Adoption and Permanency Fund

    Funding for adoption and permanency initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
  • Innovation PEI (PEI) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate

    Tax rebate for advanced marine technology companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 3, 2015
    PE, Canada
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  • Aéro Montreal logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Aero Montreal — MACH FAB 4.0

    Aerospace supplier development program
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Aéro Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Aero Montreal — StartAéro 360°

    Commercialization help for Quebec aerospace SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 27, 2020
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Affordable Access to Recreation & Transit

    Affordable recreation and transit support in Thunder Bay
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Affordable Bus Pass Program

    Half-price monthly bus passes for eligible residents
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund

    Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $300,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • AGAT Foundation (AGAT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AGAT Foundation — General Funding

    Support for community-focused philanthropic initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Agri-Food Innovation

    Funding for innovative agri-food business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 9, 2024
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $250 to $50,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 2, 2027
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 80 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 1, 2026 · Closing date : March 31, 2028
    PE, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    PE, Canada
  • Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption

    Supports agri-food innovation commercialization and adoption
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit

    Pre-commercial agriculture innovation funding
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Beyond Combustion (BBC) Program

    Supports non-combustion oil sands technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals

    Support for energy storage and critical minerals innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships

    Undergraduate summer health research support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)

    Business coaching and innovation support for Alberta companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program

    Supports innovation for sustainable water solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Alliance grants

    Partner-driven research funding for collaborations
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $1,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Anaerobic Digestor Feasibility Studies Funding Program

    Funding for anaerobic digestor feasibility studies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 95% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, Canada
  • Anges Québec logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Anges Québec Capital Fund

    Angel investment for innovative Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Appendix A: Eligible and ineligible cost categories

    Financial support for advanced manufacturing growth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Brain Canada Foundation logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Application, exchange and knowledge mobilization grants

    Supports brain research knowledge mobilization
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Madiro logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Apply for funding

    Funding for early-stage health innovation scale-up
    Eligible Funding
    From $75,000 to $1,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • AQUAACTION logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Aquanation

    Network for water technology innovators
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ARBJ — Targeted Financing Program (TFP)

    Strategic financing for large regional projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · 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, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • Invest Nova Scotia logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    AscendBio

    Scale industrial biotech and agritech in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Cape Breton, NS, Canada
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  • Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ascension competition

    Pitch competition for early-stage Quebec startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 7, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of St. Thomas logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Assisted Funerals Policy

    Financial support for funeral and burial costs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Alberta Municipal Affairs logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Association Development Grant Program (ADP)

    Invitation-only support for Alberta sport organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Sole proprietorship
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure

    Support for Atlantic fisheries projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation

    Supports innovation, infrastructure, and science partnerships in Atlantic fisheries
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships

    Helps Canada’s fish and seafood sector transition
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Atlantic Investment Tax Credit

    Tax relief for Atlantic investments
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
  • The Awesome Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants

    Community ideas backed by local chapters
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Canada
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  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    BC Small Business Venture Capital Program

    Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • BC Tech Association logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    BC Tech Growth Programs

    Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Capital — Venture Capital

    Venture capital for innovative Canadian companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Defence Platform

    Support for Canadian defence-focused businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan

    Financing for large purchase orders
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Financing — Small Business Loan

    Fast or flexible business financing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Industries — Creation and culture

    Flexible financing and expert advice for creative businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 350,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Behavioural Supports Ontario

    Funding for behavioural support staffing in long-term care
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Bell Fund logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund

    Supports Canadian television and new media projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 2, 2026
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Credit Unions of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Big Future Innovation Grant

    Alberta innovation grants for eligible small businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Platform

    Data-driven strategy.

    Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,500,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 1, 2028
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $4,000 to $210,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 1, 2028
    Quebec, Canada
  • Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Bioindustrial Innovation Canada

    Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 21, 2023
    Canada
  • AIMQ logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen

    Bourse Alain-Lamoureux

    Support for municipal engineering studies and research
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada