Updated May 2026

Manufacturing Grants in Canada in 2026

Accelerate your growth with manufacturing grants. Automate, innovate, export.

Manufacturing grant programs are designed to support businesses in the manufacturing sector in Canada, by providing them with grant funding to help them grow and innovate. The program aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector in Canada and create new opportunities for businesses in this sector. The program is funded by the Government of Canada and is administered by the Canadian government. Manufacturing Grants Program is an important resource for Canadian manufacturing businesses, providing them with the support they need to remain competitive in the global.

1287 programs available

Grant and FundingOpen
Competitiveness Consulting Rebate
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
British Columbia, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Youniti Foundation — General Funding
Youniti Foundation
Community support and mutual aid initiatives
Sèdjè District, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Sèdjè District, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Business Navigators - NS
Government of Nova Scotia, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness
Help understanding business regulations in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Nova Scotia, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba — Research and Innovation
Government of Manitoba, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Humami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions
Humami Center
Supports Quebec companies innovating and commercializing for institutional markets
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for participation in a licence renewal review
Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Training tax credit for employers
Government of British Columbia (BC), BC Ministry of Finance
British Columbia apprentice training tax credit for employers
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
British Columbia, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Économie circulaire Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Centre Québécois de Développement Durable
Support for circular economy transition
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Government of Canada
Funding for innovation, infrastructure and science projects in the Atlantic
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, 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
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support
Government of Canada
Support for businesses affected by COVID-19
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy efficiency for industry – Industrial Facility Track
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports energy efficiency upgrades for Canadian industrial facilities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Sky’s the Limit
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for sustainable aviation fuel innovation
Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,150,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Collaborative funding for sustainable manufacturing projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,250,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
XLerate Program - Project Feasibility Study (PFS)
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Funding for industrial project feasibility studies
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Integrated Circuit Topographies
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Government of Canada
Protect integrated circuit topographies
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)
Public Safety Canada (PSC), Government of Canada
Provides federal financial assistance for large-scale natural disaster recovery
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Town of Hanover Community Improvement Plan (CIP) 2020–2030
Town of Hanover
Financial incentives for Hanover property improvement
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Regional Innovation Ecosystems in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Supports innovation ecosystems in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
British Columbia, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Co-investment for smart mobility technology development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 33.333336% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
FortisBC — Custom Performance Program
FortisBC
Custom energy efficiency support for businesses
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
British Columbia, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
EMAP/EforE PEI
LearnSphere
Support for PEI SMEs expanding export marketing
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Supports scaling BC food processors for productivity and growth
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
British Columbia, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Revitalization Program for Buildings Located in Part of the Economic Hub of the Saint‑Eustache Industrial Park
Saint-Eustache
Support for building revitalization through tax credits
Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
OVIN — Content Partnerships Program
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Online micro-credentials for Ontario’s mobility workforce
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Development Charge Abatement Program
Township of Ramara
Development charge relief for industrial development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
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Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement
Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Funding for agri-food innovation and productivity
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Vacancy Rebate Application
Town of Minto
Property tax rebate for vacant commercial and industrial buildings
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - BWXT ITG Nuclear Facility Licence
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Support for participation in a nuclear licence review
Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario
Grow Ontario Market Initiative funds agri-food market expansion
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Atlantic Investment Tax Credit
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Government of Canada
Supports investments in Atlantic Canada's new buildings and equipment
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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
Environment and Climate
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Centre for Women in Business
Centre for Women in Business
Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Nova Scotia, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Employee Share Purchase Tax Credit
Government of Manitoba
Supports employee ownership through tax credits
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 202,500 $
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Management of companies and enterprises
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PSO – Organic food
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)
Government of Ontario, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for agri-food labour force solutions
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Seafood Accelerator Program – Quality and Food Safety
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood companies in quality and food safety projects
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Nova Scotia, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2015
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), Government of Canada
Funding for participation in nuclear oversight reviews
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Participant Funding for CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report 2022
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for nuclear regulatory participation support
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Addressing the root causes of irregular migration through economic empowerment in Honduras
Regional Municipal Council of Sept-Rivières
Economic empowerment to reduce irregular migration in Honduras
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000,000 to $17,500,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BOLT Grant Program
Internet Society Foundation
Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
British Columbia, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
AscendBio
Invest Nova Scotia
Scale industrial biotech and agritech in Canada
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Site Readiness Program
Government of Ontario
Funding assistance for industrial site preparation in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), Government of Canada
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriMarketing Program — Kosher and Halal Investment
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports kosher and halal red meat market development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
More Opportunity for Skilled Trades and Occupations Tax Refund
Government of Nova Scotia
Provincial tax refund for young skilled workers
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Nova Scotia, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports agri-food innovation commercialization and adoption
Canada
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
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Pivot to Grow loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Financing to support Canadian exporters impacted by U.S. tariffs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $350,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indemnisation zoosanitaire
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Compensation for disease-control destruction orders
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Local Beef Processing Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Funding for local beef processing projects in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada
Collaborate on aquatic and crop resource R&D
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
District 3 Innovation Center — Launch & Grow
District3
Montréal innovation hub
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous People's Automotive Bursary
Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. (ARFI)
Funding for Indigenous automotive training in B.C.
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
British Columbia, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Town of Blind River
Town of Blind River
Financial incentives for downtown revitalization
Blind River, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Blind River, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — On-road Transportation Decarbonization
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports decarbonization research for on-road transportation technologies
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Loan for Growing Collective Enterprises
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)
Financing for growing collective enterprises
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Specialized Support Fund
MRC de Maskinongé
Non-repayable support for business improvement projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Government of Canada
Venture capital for Canadian technology companies
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)
Government of Saskatchewan
Employer-led training support for businesses
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $100,000
- Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
CED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
One-time funding for innovative manufacturing to accelerate multi-unit housing construction
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
WinterTech Development
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for winter mobility technology development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 33.333336% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Québec Health Certification Program for Salmonid Fish Farms
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Sanitary certification for salmonid fish farms
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
CRIBIQ — PSO-Bioproducts and bioprocesses
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Innovative support for bioproducts and bioprocesses development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Co-investment for Ontario technology start-ups
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Fuels Fund — Indigenous-Led Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Government of Canada
Funding for Indigenous-led clean fuel projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Collective recovery support program (PSRC)
Centre de tranfer d'entreprise du Québec (CTEQ)
Support for collective business transfer projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Improvement Plan
Municipality of Casselman
Supports community improvement projects in Amherstburg
Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for automotive and smart mobility fellowships
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $35,000 to $70,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Funding for Company-driven RNA Innovation (AReNA)
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
Supports company-driven RNA innovation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportTax CreditsOpen
Ontario Gasoline Tax Refund Program
Government of Ontario
Ontario gasoline tax refund support for eligible businesses
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriMarketing Program: Market Diversification for SMEs
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Government of Canada
Supports SMEs to diversify agricultural exports into new markets.
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $14,000 to $100,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Advanced Electronics and Photonics Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada
Collaborative R&D in quantum and photonics
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Cleantech for Mining Mission to Australia and Indonesia
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canadian cleantech mining innovators expanding into Australia and Indonesia
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Assessments
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for advanced manufacturing assessments
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Open Innovation Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE)
Funding for BC-based innovators
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
British Columbia, Canada
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Engagement communautaire - santé et bien-être de la population.
Jean Coutu Group
Supporting community health and well-being initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
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Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada
Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
2017 Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
City of Kingston
Supports brownfield site rehabilitation in Kingston
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Output-Based Pricing System Proceeds Fund
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Supports clean energy and decarbonization projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
York Region Water Saving and Protection Incentives For Businesses
Regional Municipality of York
Funding for business water-saving improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Registered Charity Rebates
City of Burlington
Property tax rebate for registered charities
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bringing Circularity to Life in the Bioeconomy: From Envisioning to Planning
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Supports feasibility studies for innovative circular economy projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC Industry Fund - Emissions Performance Request for Proposals
Province of British Columbia
Supports industrial emissions reductions using commercial technologies
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
British Columbia, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IBM Sustainability Accelerator
IBM
Supports tech-driven sustainability solutions for stressed communities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Marketing Support Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI
Funding for PEI exporters’ marketing and market expansion activities
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 16,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Disaster Financial Assistance Program
Government of New Brunswick, Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Disaster recovery support for essential losses
New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $240,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Accelerating Canadian clean energy technology innovation and commercialization
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Project support program for the Critical and Strategic Minerals Scientific Research Network
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC), Government of Québec
Collaborative funding for critical minerals innovation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Brockton Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Programs
Municipality of Brockton
Funding for Brockton property improvement projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) – SD Tech Fund
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
Funding for clean technology commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Support for Ontario automotive suppliers' modernization efforts
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Enterprise Program
Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)
Funding for robotization, automation, and business process projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 38,000 $
- Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Round 2 Product Development for IoT Device Challenge
FABrIC
Funding for Canadian IoT product development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 37% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Quebec City
Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy-Efficient Products Rebate Program
Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA)
Rebates for energy-efficient product purchases
Northwest Territories, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Northwest Territories, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for farm business planning and training
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $9,500
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
British Columbia, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2017
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Funding for written submissions on nuclear substance oversight
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Future Ready program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding for manufacturer training and skills development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Export Guarantee Program
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Guarantee-backed working capital financing for exporters
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Collaborate 2 Commercialize
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Money for collaboration between public Academia and Industry
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada

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