Updated May 2026

Manufacturing Grants in Canada in 2026

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

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

1287 programs available

Grant and FundingOpen
Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports PEI potato sector modernization and diversification
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Government of Canada
Supports clean technology research in agriculture
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Application for Cancellation or Reduction of Taxes under Section 357 or 358 of the Municipal Act
Township of King
Property tax relief for qualifying assessment changes
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Small Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Consulting cost rebate supporting small and medium business recovery
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
British Columbia, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Emergency Benefit for Workers
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Emergency support for eligible B.C. workers
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
British Columbia, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
South Dundas Community Improvement Plan
Municipality of South Dundas
Funding for commercial building improvements
South Dundas, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
South Dundas, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM)
Alberta Innovates
Funding for bitumen-derived advanced materials
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports clean technology innovation in agriculture
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Set up or expand a business
Québec International
Support to start or grow a business in Quebec City
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic diversification and business development in MRC des Sources
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Development Program (BDP)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada
Funding to help businesses in Atlantic Canada
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Saskatchewan
Funding for agri-food manufacturing improvements
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $750,000
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
City of Waterloo Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
City of Waterloo
Funding for Uptown Waterloo property improvement projects
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec
Revenu Québec, Government of Québec
Tax credit for Quebec pyrolytic oil producers
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
B301 Application for a Refund of Cannabis Duty under the Excise Act, 2001
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refund claim for cannabis duty payments
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — INNOV-R
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Variable Speed Drive Rebates
FortisBC
Rebates for energy-saving motor upgrades
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $80 to $140
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
British Columbia, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Funding for dairy processing equipment upgrades
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SDG Regional Incentives Program
Township of South Stormont
Funding for business property improvement projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Elgincentives
Township of Southwold
Funding for community and business improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Funding for Ontario agri-food supply chain resilience
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Government of Canada
Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Growth Community Improvement Plan
City of Thunder Bay, Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee
Funding for Thunder Bay growth projects
North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Power Smart - Business Energy Saving Incentives
BC Hydro (BCH)
Funding for business energy-efficient upgrades
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
British Columbia, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Large Scale Industrial Grant Matching Program
Sun Parlour Home Auxiliary
Matching funding for major industrial development
Essex, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Essex, Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingArchived
Infrastructure de recherche et développement
Quebec City
Support for businesses investing in R&D infrastructure
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Seafood Accelerator Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Funding for Nova Scotia seafood businesses
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Nova Scotia, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ)
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for veterinary services and animal health
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $150,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Development Program — Commercial Component
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada
Money for start-up and expansion in Atlantic Canada
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Development Charges Incentive Program
Town of Georgina
Development charge deferrals for qualifying projects
Georgina, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Georgina, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PARTENAR-IA — CRIAQ — Academic
Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)
Funding for Quebec aerospace R&D collaborations in AI
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative
Government of Ontario
Funding to diversify and strengthen domestic and international market access
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Skilled Newcomer Internships for the Bio-economy
BioTalent Canada
Wage support for inclusive bio-economy hiring
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Heart of the City
City of Cornwall
Funding for downtown revitalization projects
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
MaRS — Supply AI
MaRS Discovery District
Canadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Support for inclusive agri-food business growth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $100,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rudder Reid Foundation Education Awards
D. Michael A. Rudder and Susan E. Reid Charitable Foundation (RRCF)
Scholarship support for higher education
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Micro-Loan Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Finance PEI
Micro-loans for PEI entrepreneurs
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
OVIN Technology Pilot Zones
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Pilot automotive and mobility solutions in Ontario
Sarnia, Toronto, Windsor, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Sarnia, Toronto, Windsor, Ontario
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan
City of Cornwall
Financial support for brownfield redevelopment in Cornwall
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $7,500 to $45,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Support for Canadian dairy sector investments
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund
Government of Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Funding for emissions reduction and energy efficiency initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Funding collaborative projects for transformative advanced manufacturing in Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $600,000 to $3,200,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)
CLD Rouyn-Noranda
Financing for business growth and succession
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- 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
Business Buyout
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Fuels Awareness Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Increase clean fuels awareness and understanding in Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Town of Greater Napanee Industrial Community Improvement Plan
Town of Greater Napanee
Financial incentives for industrial redevelopment
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Funding Programs
Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Municipal funding for local improvement projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Internet of Things: Quantum Sensors Challenge program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports collaborative quantum sensor innovation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada for-profit business
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses
Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO)
Disaster aid for Manitoba small businesses
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FedDev — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Adoption Pillar 2 – Businesses
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
AI adoption support for businesses
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Financial support program for commercial fishing enterprises
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Financial support for commercial fishing businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Revitalization Tax Exemption program
Municipality of North Cowichan
Municipal tax relief for industrial investment
North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Community Planning & Engagement
New Relationship Trust
Funding for Indigenous cannabis projects in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
British Columbia, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Tax Incentives for Clean Energy Technologies described in Class 43.1 and 43.2
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Tax incentives for clean energy investments
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Refundable tax credit supporting job creation in Quebec maritime regions
Quebec, Canada
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 FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada
Money to future-proof your business in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
British Columbia, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Support Program for the Retention of Strategic Enterprises and Emergency Assistance (PARESAU) – Stream 3: Support Measures for Softwood Lumber Producers and Exporters
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Financing for softwood lumber duty-related liquidity needs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent
Quebec City
Funding for business projects to attract, train and retain talent
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy
Alberta Innovates
Supports bioenergy and circular innovation projects
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Upskilling for Industry Initiative (UII)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Scaling workforce skills for high-growth sector needs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000,000 to $250,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent
Supports Quebec businesses in expanding with advanced technologies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Business Financing
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
Provides tailored financing and strategic support for Québec businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Supports regional businesses in market diversification and international expansion
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Water Capacity Buy-Back Program
Oxford County
Funding for water-saving upgrades and retrofits
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Hydro Power Smart Electrification Programs
BC Hydro (BCH)
Support for business electrification projects
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
British Columbia, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CED Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous stream
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Government of Canada
Funding to recover Quebec's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Government of Canada
Cost-shared funding for agri-tech upgrades
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Co-investment for connected vehicle innovation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada
Collaborate on automotive and surface transportation R&D
Canada
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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Agribusiness Financing
Farm Credit Canada (FCC), Government of Canada
Financial support for agribusinesses
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Regional Future Workforce (RFW) – Critical Minerals Pilot Program
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Support for Ontario critical minerals workforce projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
START Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia, Sudbury Manitoulin Children's Foundation (SMCF)
Financial incentives for Nova Scotia employers with a labour need
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
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ESM — Digital Acceleration
Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM)
Boost your business's digital maturity with non-repayable funding
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 27,000 $
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Le programme aquaentrepreneur
AQUAACTION
Commercial support for Quebec water-tech companies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 2 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Supports agri-food innovation and efficiency
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for biofood innovation and knowledge transfer
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 710,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Heart of the City (HOTC) Community Renewal Program Incentives
City of Cornwall
Funding for downtown revitalization projects
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nicole LeClair Welding Bursary
CWB Welding Foundation (CWB)
Financial support for Ontario welding students
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gas Boiler Rebate
FortisBC
Rebate for high-efficiency gas boiler installations
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
British Columbia, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Transition+ Program
Propulsion Quebec
Personalized support for EST market entry
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Government of Canada
Agri-food international trade assistance
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for agri-environmental farm projects
Quebec, Canada
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 FundingClosed
Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests program
Clean Foundation
Fully funded tree planting support in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Nova Scotia, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $100,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec-Jalisco Cooperation Project Call
Government of Québec
Support for Quebec-Jalisco cooperation projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
SheBoot
SheBoot
Investment-readiness program for women tech founders
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mind Over Metal™ Camps
CWB Welding Foundation (CWB)
Hands-on welding camps for youth
Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality
Ville de La Tuque
Funding for local vitality projects
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports regional economic development and business innovation in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Government of Canada
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Supporting innovative projects to reduce Quebec's GHG emissions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PEI - Export Trade Assistance
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI
Funding to explore new global opportunities in PEI
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Enriched Investment Tax Credit
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI
Rebates for manufacturing and processing exporters in PEI
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Microcrédit
Québec Loan Fund
Financing for viable business start-up or growth projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge
Alberta Innovates
Supports digital health care model pilots in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in New Brunswick
New Brunswick, Canada
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
New Brunswick, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada–UK 2023-24 critical minerals sustainability and circularity
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-UK critical minerals R&D support
Canada
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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada

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