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Manufacturing Grants and Funding in Canada

Canadian manufacturing funding can support production equipment, automation, process improvement, energy performance, innovation, workforce capability, facilities, and commercialization. A manufacturing business must still show that the proposed activities, costs, location, and timing satisfy the funder’s rules. Define the production constraint, current baseline, proposed change, implementation capacity, financing, and measurable operational outcome. Province, subsector, and project purpose may change eligibility even when the applicant clearly manufactures goods.

1326 programs
  • Export Development Canada (EDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    EDC — Buyer financing

    Financing support for international buyers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Export Development Canada (EDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    EDC — Export Guarantee Program

    Guarantee-backed working capital financing for exporters
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Canada
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  • Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Employee Training Program

    Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 13,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    NT, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)

    Low-interest financing for energy-efficient building retrofits in Toronto
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Entreprendre Sherbrooke logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Propulsion Fund Sherbrooke

    Non-repayable funding for Sherbrooke businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $20,000
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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  • Oak Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Environment Programme

    Supports nature, food, and energy systems
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $7,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Equity Investors Incentive

    Funds for PEI businesses to attract investors
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    PE, Canada
  • Eureka Network (EUREKA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Eurostars

    International SME-led R&D innovation support
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $3,000,000
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 10, 2026
    Canada
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  • Town of Bracebridge logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Financial Incentives (Community Grants, CIP, Event Tourism Grants)

    Local funding for community and property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 24,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 11, 2026
    Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Financing of Refundable Tax Credits

    Tax credit advance loan in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $50,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Food & Beverage Financing

    Financing for food and beverage production or processing
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • FortisBC logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    FortisBC — Custom Performance Program

    Custom energy efficiency support for facilities
    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
    BC, Canada
  • Solidarity Funds (FTQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FTQ — Business Financing

    Tailored financing for Québec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces

    Refundable tax credit for maritime job creation
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Cisco logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Global Impact Cash Grants

    Tech-enabled social impact funding for nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program

    Connect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,360 $
    • Up to 66% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    NS, Canada
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  • ID Gatineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund

    Non-repayable financial support for business growth in Gatineau
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • ID Gatineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund

    Non-repayable funding for Gatineau economic diversification
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 15.000001% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Save Energy NB logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Industrial Energy Efficiency Program

    Supports industrial energy efficiency in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    NB, Canada
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  • Innovation Factory logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    Innovation Factory — Support for Startups

    Free advisory support for Ontario startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 14, 2022
    Ontario, Canada
  • Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Innovative Enterprise Program

    Funding for robotization, automation, and business process projects
    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
  • Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream

    Supports business relocation to Northern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    • 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
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Invest Ontario logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)

    Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • La Pocatière logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    La Pocatière — Business Financial Assistance Program

    Business support for property development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    La Pocatiere, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Laval Economique logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Laval Économique — Local Investment Fund

    Flexible financing for Laval businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)

    The program funds Manitoba climate change resiliency projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Manitoba, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,500,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 1, 2028
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    MaRS — Supply AI

    Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Ontario, Canada
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    MaRS Momentum

    Strategic support for scaling innovative companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 3, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Micro-Loan Program

    Micro-loans for PEI entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    PE, Canada
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  • MRC de Manicouagan (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3

    Support for territorial development and local vitality
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 80% 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 Human ResourcesInnovation
    Baie-Comeau, Pessamit, Quebec
  • MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program

    Financial support for businesses in Blainville
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Blainville, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1

    Funding for business start-up and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2

    Funding for social economy business projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen

    NBIF Innovation Voucher

    Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $80,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 9, 2023
    NB, Canada
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  • Save Energy NB logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program

    Supports energy-efficient commercial and industrial new construction
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 260,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    NB, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    NL, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP)

    Rebates for Northern Ontario industrial electricity consumers
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2022
    • Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Northern Industries Innovation Fund

    Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10 to $50,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)

    Supports Northern Ontario SMEs adopting innovative technology solutions
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Wind tunnel testing facility

    Large-scale wind tunnel testing facility
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Aerospace Research Centre

    Aerospace R&D support for industry and partners
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre

    Support for aluminium manufacturing innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation

    Collaborate on automotive and surface transportation R&D
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Canadian Centre for Housing Technology

    Real-life testing support for housing innovations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada