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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.

863 opportunities available
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Supports development of connected vehicle and smart mobility technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
iRAPID
Grant and FundingClosed

iRAPID

Innovation Initiatives Ontario North
Funds to commercialize innovations in northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Support and financing for young entrepreneurs in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms
Grant and FundingClosed

Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms

Government of Canada
Funding innovative solid-state hydrogen storage for military vehicles
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canada–Germany quantum R&D partnerships for commercialization
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 700,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports international advanced manufacturing R&D collaborations for innovative SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 2

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Money for electric vehicle related technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Alizés Awards
Other SupportOpen

Alizés Awards

Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Awards recognizing Canadian agri-food export excellence and innovation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Program to support research and development of products made from reused and recycled end-of-life tires
Grant and FundingOpen

Program to support research and development of products made from reused and recycled end-of-life tires

Recyc-Québec
Supports innovative projects using recycled end-of-life tires
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
CFIN Food Innovation Challenge
Grant and FundingClosed

CFIN Food Innovation Challenge

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Challenge to improve Canada's food sector
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program — Part 3 — Studies
Grant and FundingOpen

Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program — Part 3 — Studies

Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Financial support for studies improving Quebec rail and modal integration
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
MRC des Chenaux — Chenaux Local Social Economy Fund (FLÉS)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC des Chenaux — Chenaux Local Social Economy Fund (FLÉS)

MRC des Chenaux
Supports social enterprise projects in the Chenaux region
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
MRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS

MRC Les Moulins
Investment fund supporting business startup and expansion phases
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or
Local investment fund policy for business support and financing
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $300,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
ÉcoPerformance — Implementation of large industrial projects
Grant and FundingOpen

ÉcoPerformance — Implementation of large industrial projects

Environnement Québec (MELCC)
Financial support for large-scale industrial projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund

MRC Domaine-du-Roy
Innovative economic diversification and business support grants
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Tax credit for shipbuilding
Tax CreditsOpen

Tax credit for shipbuilding

Revenu Québec
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
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Career launcher — ImpAct Internships
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Career launcher — ImpAct Internships

Colleges and Institutes Canada
Funds for sustainable development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program – Part 2 – Modal Integration
Grant and FundingOpen

Rail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program – Part 2 – Modal Integration

Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Supports railway infrastructure upgrades and integration with other transport modes
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS

MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord
Economic support for sustainable business development in MRC
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
BDC Financing — Business purchase or transfer loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Business purchase or transfer loan

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Business purchase or transfer financing
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
PSO-Biofood II – 144th call for projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

PSO-Biofood II – 144th call for projects

Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Supports collaborative biofood innovation projects between Quebec companies and researchers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Marketing support project for kitchen furniture and cabinets
Grant and FundingClosed

Marketing support project for kitchen furniture and cabinets

PACMAC
Digital marketing transformation for Quebec furniture businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 99,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan

Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)
Enhance business efficiency through financing equipment and technology investments
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects

MRC Charlevoix
Funding for business growth and entrepreneurship in Charlevoix
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation

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Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2

Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Supports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness Buyout
Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Grant and FundingArchived

Business Growth — Growth support vouchers

Quebec City
Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Accelerated Growth Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Accelerated Growth Program

ventureLAB
Support for technology startups
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
MRC Témiscamingue — Business Succession Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Business Succession Loan

MRC Témiscamingue
Flexible financial aid for business start-up and development
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession

City of Rouyn-Noranda
FLI-FLS funds projects and entrepreneurial succession in Rouyn-Noranda
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 2

Recyc-Québec
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Charlevoix-Est
Charlevoix-Est supports local entrepreneurship and economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics

Optech
Accelerated R&D support for optics photonics and quantum innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund

MRC de Coaticook
Supports Coaticook businesses with funding for entrepreneurship and growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund

MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Supports business investments in assets and specialized equipment
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports major northern Quebec community and infrastructure development projects
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE
Grant and FundingOpen

Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE

MRC des Maskoutains
Supports entrepreneurial start-ups with financial assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Podium Manufacturier
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Podium Manufacturier

Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)
Enhances manufacturing SMEs' efficiency and local supply chain ties
Eligible Funding
  • From $40,000 to $70,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
CACHE Challenges
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

CACHE Challenges

Conscience
Open competition advancing computational drug discovery through expert collaboration
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Mosaic Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Mosaic Fund

Filaction
Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Prix innovation en alimentation
Grant and FundingClosed

Prix innovation en alimentation

Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ)
Recognizes outstanding innovation and creativity in the agri-food sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow
Grant and FundingClosed

FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Supporting organizational growth through innovation and sustainable development
Eligible Funding
  • From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Visées program — Training
Grant and FundingSuspended

Visées program — Training

Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM)
Visées funds employee skill development for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 8,000 $
  • 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
Human Resources
MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)

MRC Kamouraska
Non-repayable financial aid up to $5,000 for eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Eco-Roof Incentive Program

City of Toronto
Supports installation of green and cool roofs in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Local funds - EXPANSION component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Local funds - EXPANSION component

MRC Beauce-Sartigan
Beauce-Sartigan business expansion financial support program
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
MTRIC — PSO Large companies
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — PSO Large companies

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for industrial research projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
MRC Charlevoix - Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Charlevoix - Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Charlevoix
Supports entrepreneurship and economic growth with risk capital
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 225,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy
Grant and FundingClosed

Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy

City of Montreal (MTL)
Montréal subsidizes sustainable industrial building tax increases
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)

MRC Arthabaska
FLS offers financial and technical support to eligible businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

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MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Reimbursement – Public Market Booth Rental Fees
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Reimbursement – Public Market Booth Rental Fees

MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or
Funding to reimburse booth rental fees at local public markets
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)

MRC Bécancour
Local Solidarity Fund loans for eligible Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
MTRIC — INNOV-R SME
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — INNOV-R SME

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Supports innovative projects for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 450,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Retrofit Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Retrofit Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Financial incentives for energy efficiency upgrades reducing electricity use
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)

MRC L'Érable
FLS supports business start-up, expansion, and consolidation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs

MRC de Maskinongé
Youth Entrepreneur Fund supports young business creation and acquisition
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 14,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
MRC des Chenaux — Young Promoters Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC des Chenaux — Young Promoters Fund

MRC des Chenaux
Support for young entrepreneurs in MRC des Chenaux
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 11,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
DEL — Business Acquisition Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

DEL — Business Acquisition Loan

Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)
Supports entrepreneurs acquiring businesses for succession and ownership transfer
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
MRC Témiscamingue — Investment Fund Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Investment Fund Loan

MRC Témiscamingue
Business project support and flexible financial aid program
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
MRC Arthabaska - Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Arthabaska - Local Investment Fund (FLI)

MRC Arthabaska
Financial and technical support for business growth and startups
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
innovÉÉ — SI2TEC
Grant and FundingOpen

innovÉÉ — SI2TEC

innovÉÉ
Supports innovative industrial projects for circular economy transition
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds

City of Rouyn-Noranda
Offers business loans up to $250,000 from FLI-FLS
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Energy Performance Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Energy Performance Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Pays incentives for verified facility electricity savings over time
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Digital Shift Support Fund
Grant and FundingArchived

Digital Shift Support Fund

Promotion Saguenay
Digital transformation support fund for Saguenay businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Developmental Licence Playbook
Other SupportOpen

Developmental Licence Playbook

Innovation Canada
Access wireless spectrum to test a business idea
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
MRC de Mékinac — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC de Mékinac — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC de Mékinac
Local Funds support sustainable business development in Mékinac
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Tax CreditsOpen

Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)

Government of Saskatchewan
Tax incentive for commercializing innovative intellectual property in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
MTRIC — INNOV-R
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

MTRIC — INNOV-R

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Commercial CoolSaver Program
Other SupportClosed

Commercial CoolSaver Program

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Free commercial HVAC tune-ups and discounts for York Region businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,450 $
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
MRC Beauce Sartigan — Local funds - RELIEF component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Beauce Sartigan — Local funds - RELIEF component

MRC Beauce-Sartigan
Supports business succession in Beauce-Sartigan through financial aid
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan

MRC Témiscamingue
Flexible financial aid for business development and succession
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program

Génome Québec
Supports commercialization of genomics research through industry collaboration
Eligible Funding
  • From $300,000 to $900,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program

MRC Drummond
Business financing demystified for tailored entrepreneurial support
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Indigenous stream
Grant and FundingArchived

REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Indigenous stream

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS

MRC de D'Autray
Supporting business development through proactive financial solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

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MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Digital Transition Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Digital Transition Fund

MRC Abitibi-Ouest
International market expansion and support for businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund

MRC L'Île-d'Orléans
Support for entrepreneurship and social economy businesses in L'Île-d'Orléans
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund

MRC Rimouski-Neigette
FLI/FLS funds support Quebec economic impact projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)
Grant and FundingOpen

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

MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Financial support for strategic business development in Joliette
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
Business BuyoutInnovation
MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)

MRC Bécancour
Business Support Fund for investment project preparation assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Rural Vitality Fund – Automation and Digital Practices
Grant and FundingClosed

Rural Vitality Fund – Automation and Digital Practices

NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
Financial support for rural businesses advancing automation and digitalization
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $5,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Entrepreneurship support fund fostering economic development
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing
Grant and FundingClosed

Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing

Laval Economique
Digital transformation grants for Laval manufacturers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
MRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component

MRC Bécancour
Investment loans for new, developing, or acquiring businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
DEPS — Young Promoters Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

DEPS — Young Promoters Fund

Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)
Funding support for young Quebec entrepreneurs aged 18-39
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Grant and FundingClosed

MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies

Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Supporting feasibility studies for circular metal transformation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan

MRC Témiscamingue
Personalized support for business projects and funding assistance
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)

MRC Avignon
Business financing for development and job creation in Avignon
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
BDC Financing — Equipment Purchase Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

BDC Financing — Equipment Purchase Loan

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Flexible government financing for equipment and business modernization
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 125% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Grant and FundingClosed

PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC Les Moulins — Futurpreneur Canada
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC Les Moulins — Futurpreneur Canada

MRC Les Moulins
Provides financial and mentorship support for young entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
ID Gatineau — FDEES
Grant and FundingOpen

ID Gatineau — FDEES

ID Gatineau
Supports innovative social economy projects in Gatineau
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund

MRC Charlevoix
Financial support for innovative economic development projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
CAE Rive-Nord — Financing for businesses
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CAE Rive-Nord — Financing for businesses

CAE Rive-Nord
Business financing solutions for short-term growth and working capital
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
MRC Maskinongé — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

MRC de Maskinongé
Funding support for Quebec startups and business expansion
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1

Recyc-Québec
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation

Enbridge Gas Quebec
Supports innovative projects for natural gas efficiency and GHG reduction
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
Environment and ClimateInnovation
MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)

MRC des Chenaux
Economic diversification fund for SMEs in MRC des Chenaux
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W)
Grant and FundingClosed

Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W)

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports women apprentices in Red Seal trades in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund

MRC de Matawinie
Investment support for business development in Matawinie
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

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