Manufacturing Grants in Canada in 2026

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.

1406 programs available

Tax CreditsOpen
City of Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Program
Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA)
Tax abatement incentive to encourage business in Saskatoon
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
City of Waterloo Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
City of Waterloo
Tax credits for downtown Waterloo property improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Closing date : October 31, 2026
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Clean Growth Hub
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Federal clean technology support and advice hub
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Refundable tax credit for clean hydrogen projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Clean tech scale-up
Alacrity Canada
Help to scale a British Columbia clean tech company
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 1: NSERC Alliance (Universities)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
University-industry R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $100,000
Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 2: NSERC ARD (Colleges)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
College-industry applied R&D funding for commercialization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $80,000
Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Collaborative research and development projects
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
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
Timeline
Open Date : June 19, 2024
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Collective recovery support program (PSRC)
Centre de tranfer d'entreprise du Québec (CTEQ)
Financing for collective business projects
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
Expert AdviceOpen
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin Business Advisors
Columbia Basin Trust
Business advice and learning for Columbia Basin firms
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Timeline
Open Date : May 5, 2022
BC, Canada
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Commercial Deep Energy Retrofit Program
Efficiency Manitoba
Energy incentives for major building retrofits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
LearnSphere
Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 16,250 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Business Improvement Grant Program
City of Temiskaming Shores
Funding for local business improvement projects
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $5,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : January 19, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs
City of St. Catharines
Support for local redevelopment and improvement projects
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $100,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Real estate and rental and leasing
Timeline
Closing date : August 28, 2026
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program
Lake of Bays Township
Funding for private property improvements and redevelopment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Real estate and rental and leasing
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 2026
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Competitiveness Consulting Rebate
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
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
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Funding to boost growth of businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Construction
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : August 7, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CRIBIQ — PSO-Bioproducts and bioprocesses
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Innovative support for bioproducts and bioprocesses development
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
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2026
Closing date : October 16, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Critical Minerals Innovation Fund
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Mines in Ontario
Funding for innovative critical minerals projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Timeline
Closing date : August 25, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Customized Option – Efficient Solutions Program – Medium and Large Businesses component
Hydro-Québec
Customized support for energy efficiency projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Loan for Growing Collective Enterprises
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)
Financing for growing collective enterprises
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Desjardins — Bridge financing
Desjardins
Short-term loan to cover temporary cash flow needs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Finance and insurance
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Development Capital — Equity financing
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Financing for ambitious Quebec business projects
Eligible Funding
From $5,000,000 to $100,000,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Federal disaster cost-sharing for provinces and territories
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Disaster Financial Assistance Program
Government of New Brunswick, Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Recovery support after natural disasters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2026
NB, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
District 3 Innovation Center — Launch & Grow
District3
Montréal innovation hub
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
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
DRDC Defence Research Partnerships
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC)
Collaborative defence research and innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
e-Auto Challenge program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborative support for electric vehicle technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : June 26, 2026
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
E-tools for Exporting
LearnSphere
Money to help Atlantic Canada businesses export
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
PE, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Buyer financing
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Financing support for international buyers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Export Guarantee Program
Export Development Canada (EDC)
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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Protects exporters against foreign exchange risk
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
EHRC — Destination Trade
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)
Wage subsidies for electricity-sector apprentice placements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Emerging Opportunities Program
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Alberta
Supports innovation and growth in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Employee Training Program
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Air Curtain
Enbridge Gas Quebec
Incentives for air curtain installations in gas-heated buildings
Eligible Funding
From $400 to $10,500
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)
City of Toronto
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
Tax CreditsOpen
Enriched Investment Tax Credit
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Rebates for manufacturing and processing exporters in PEI
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Propulsion Fund Sherbrooke
Entreprendre 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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Grant and FundingOpen
Environment Programme
Oak Foundation
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Equity Investors Incentive
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
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
Expert AdviceOpen
Europe Market Development Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Development support for Atlantic exporting companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Eurostars
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Transnational innovation support for SMEs
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent
Strategic export support for advanced technology SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding
The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC)
Supports residual fibre utilization projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Public administration
Timeline
Open Date : June 28, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Closed support for Nordic biofood projects
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Financial Incentives (Community Grants, CIP, Event Tourism Grants)
Town of Bracebridge
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
Tax CreditsOpen
Financing of Refundable Tax Credits
Investissement Québec (IQ)
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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Community Economic Expansion Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)
Interest-free financing for Manitoba First Nation businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
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Fonds Mon virage écologique
Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières (IDETR)
Funding for eco-friendly business improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Food & Beverage Financing
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
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
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Food Development Centre
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture of Manitoba
Support for food product development in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Food Product Development Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Funding for food product and process development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream
Government of Ontario
Supports Ontario forest biomass initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Government of Ontario
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : December 1, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
FortisBC — Custom Performance Program
FortisBC
Custom energy efficiency support for businesses
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
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)
Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC)
Supports food and beverage student placements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Business Financing
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Funding stream - Biofuels Production Incentive
Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
Supports biodiesel and renewable diesel production
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : January 5, 2026
Closing date : December 31, 2027
Canada
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Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario
Ontario gasoline tax refund for unlicensed equipment
Eligible Funding
Up to 0.21% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Refundable tax credit for job creation in Quebec maritime regions
Eligible Funding
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Global Impact Cash Grants
Cisco
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
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC)
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
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
ventureLAB
No-cost incubation for hardware and semiconductor companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : February 5, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
IAFBC — Traceability Adoption Program (TAP)
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Funding for traceability system adoption
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Timeline
Open Date : June 2, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund
ID Gatineau
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 ResourcesInnovation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund
ID Gatineau
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
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Save Energy NB
Supports industrial energy savings in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NB, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Alberta
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
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in New Brunswick
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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
NB, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Nunavut, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Yukon, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Factory — Support for Startups
Innovation Factory
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation Rebate Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for Nova Scotia SMEs
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Enterprise Program
Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Solutions Canada - Field-deployable Quantum Cascade Laser standoff chemical imaging system for CBRNE detection
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Field-deployable CBRNE chemical imaging prototype support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Integrated Circuit Topographies
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Protect integrated circuit topographies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Canada
Platform
Data-driven strategy.
Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
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
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Invest Ontario
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River Districts
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
La Pocatière — Business Financial Assistance Program
La Pocatière
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
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Large-Scale Training Projects MFOR-E ($100,000 and more)
Ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (MESSQ)
Workforce training support for business growth
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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Laval Économique — Local Investment Fund
Laval Economique
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Pollination Expansion
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Support for PEI beekeeping expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Provincial Abattoir
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Support for livestock processing capacity
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2028
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)
Government of Manitoba
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
Platform
Discovery at scale.
Filter thousands of active funding opportunities with granular precision. Our explorer instantly matches your company profile with regional and national credits.
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba green energy equipment tax credit
Government of Manitoba
Manitoba tax credit for installing green energy equipment
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba manufacturing investment tax credit
Government of Manitoba, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax credit for Manitoba manufacturing investments
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba paid work experience tax credit
Government of Manitoba, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax credits for hiring students and apprentices
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Manufacturing & Processing Investment Tax Credit Saskatchewan
Government of Saskatchewan, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax credit for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Manufacturing and Processing Assistance - Operating Loan
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Finance PEI
Loan to purchase inventory or for day-to-day operating costs in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 1 – Financial support for research, transfer and dissemination organizations
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports biofood innovation and research capacity
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 3 – Business innovation in the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sector
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports biofood innovation across Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $4,000 to $710,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : June 25, 2026
Closing date : October 5, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for agri-environmental farm projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.3
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for agri-environmental farm projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.6
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding for agri-environmental farm projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada

Manufacturing Grants in Canada in 2026

City of Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Program

City of Waterloo Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

Clean Growth Hub

Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Clean tech scale-up

Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 1: NSERC Alliance (Universities)

Collaborate 2 Commercialize — Stream 2: NSERC ARD (Colleges)

Collaborative research and development projects

Collective recovery support program (PSRC)

Columbia Basin Trust — Basin Business Advisors

Discovery at scale.

Commercial Deep Energy Retrofit Program

Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring

Community Business Improvement Grant Program

Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs

Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program

Competitiveness Consulting Rebate

Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution

CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business

CRIBIQ — PSO-Bioproducts and bioprocesses

Critical Minerals Innovation Fund

Your AI grant expert.

Customized Option – Efficient Solutions Program – Medium and Large Businesses component

DEL — Loan for Growing Collective Enterprises

Desjardins — Bridge financing

Development Capital — Equity financing

Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)

Disaster Financial Assistance Program

District 3 Innovation Center — Launch & Grow

DRDC Defence Research Partnerships

e-Auto Challenge program

E-tools for Exporting

Never miss an opportunity.

EDC — Buyer financing

EDC — Export Guarantee Program

EDC — Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee

EHRC — Destination Trade

Emerging Opportunities Program

Employee Training Program

Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Air Curtain

Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)

Enriched Investment Tax Credit

Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Propulsion Fund Sherbrooke

Data-driven strategy.

Environment Programme

Equity Investors Incentive

Europe Market Development Program

Eurostars

Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies

FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding

Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products

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

Financing of Refundable Tax Credits

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Community Economic Expansion Program

Discovery at scale.

Fonds Mon virage écologique

Food & Beverage Financing

Food Development Centre

Food Product Development Assistance

Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream

Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream

FortisBC — Custom Performance Program

FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)

FTQ — Business Financing

Funding stream - Biofuels Production Incentive

Your AI grant expert.

Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment

Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces

Global Impact Cash Grants

GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program

Hardware Catalyst Initiative

IAFBC — Traceability Adoption Program (TAP)

ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund

ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund

Industrial Energy Efficiency Program

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors

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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB