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Small Business Grants in Canada for 2025

Discover the grants available for your business

The Canadian government offers subsidies to support small businesses, fostering growth and innovation in the local economy. These subsidies provide financial assistance for various aspects such as research and development, expansion, and employee training.

656 opportunities available
ESSOR – Component 1B: Support for investment projects (digital diagnostics)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support for investment projects through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)INNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
ESSOR – Component 1A: Support for investment projects (feasibility studies)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Investment support for feasibility studies in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
ESSOR – Component 1C: Support for investment projects (implementing a digital plan)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support for investment projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
PSCE – Component 1
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Quebec, Canada
Supports Quebec businesses in strategic supply chain integration
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
PSCE – Component 2
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Quebec, Canada
Strengthening SMEs' Export Capacity and Accelerating Their Projects Outside Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
How to apply for a successful grant

Applying for a grant may seem complex, but with the right information and preparation, the chances of success are greatly increased. This segment details the application process, the necessary documents, and tips for a convincing application. To apply and register for programs, it is strongly recommended to have a specific project. Here are a few examples of eligible projects:

MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Enhancing productivity through food industry automation assistance
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Hydro-Québec's energy efficiency program for enterprises
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
Research, Innovation and Commercialization Tax Credit (CRIC)
Tax CreditsOpening Soon
Quebec, Canada
Supports innovation and commercialization activities with tax incentives
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canada
Funding for collaborative AI-driven advanced manufacturing projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,500,000 to $3,200,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Canada
AI Compute Access Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Supports Canadian SMEs in accessing advanced AI compute resources
Eligible Funding
  • From $67,000 to $3,350,000
  • Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada

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Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada
Wage subsidies for quality summer work experiences for young Canadians aged 15 to 30
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Canada
Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports Québec exporters impacted by new U.S. tariffs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
Panorama Program
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports export diversification with financial services and expert guidance
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
Workforce Training Measure (MFOR)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Workforce Development Program Supporting Employee Training in Québec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Youth Employment Program (YEP)
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canada
Money to hire a student
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Canada

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Creative Export Canada (CEC)  — Export-Ready Stream
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Funding for Canadian creative industry exports
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
CFIN Innovation Booster
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Funding to advance and commercialize food innovation
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Canada
Innovative Solutions Canada Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Funding for Canadian SMEs to develop and test innovations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Canada
NRC IRAP – Support for clean technology
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Funding for Canadian SMEs advancing innovative clean technology commercialization
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Canada
Investment and innovation tax credit (IITC)
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tax credit for investment and innovation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada

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Creative Export Canada (CEC) —  Export Development Stream (EDS)
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Canadian Creative Export supports global market expansion for creative industries
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $90,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
LTI³ Project
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada

LTI³ Project

Digital transformation for Quebec's freight transportation sector enhancement
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $28,500
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
NovaScience Program — Support for the position of innovation and commercialization manager
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
NovaScience fund supports creating innovation and commercialization roles
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
IP for Business
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Intellectual property training, tools and expertise
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
Farm Equipment Financing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada
Financing for agricultural equipment
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada

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SIF — Collaborations and Networks projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Funding for collaborative business-led projects and innovation networks
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Canada
Protein Industries Canada  — Technology Leadership
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Funding for collaborative projects on plant protein
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) - Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada
Funds to accelerate business growth in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Canada Small Business Financing Loan (CSBFL)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada
Canadian program improves small business financing access
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCES
Canada
Concertation pour l’emploi — Human resources management support
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
HR management support through Concertation pour l'emploi initiative
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $4,800
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada

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AgriInnovate Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Repayable contributions for agri-sector innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Funding for agriculture and agri-food industry support organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Canada
Business Growth — Productivity and automation
Grant and FundingOpen
Québec, Quebec
Supports industrial productivity through advanced technology funding
Eligible Funding
  • From $75,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Québec, Quebec
Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
DÉPART supports economic diversification and growth in targeted areas
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada
Travel funds for incorporated arts organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
How to apply for a successful grant

Applying for a grant may seem complex, but with the right information and preparation, the chances of success are greatly increased. This segment details the application process, the necessary documents, and tips for a convincing application. To apply and register for programs, it is strongly recommended to have a specific project. Here are a few examples of eligible projects:

Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 1
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supporting development of reserved designations and valorizing terms
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Grant for the modernization of returnable container recovery equipment
Eligible Funding
  • From $7,500 to $7,500
  • Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
CFIN — Innovation Scouting Fund
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canada
Funding support for foodtech innovation pilot collaborations in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
CAN Health Network
Expert AdviceOpen
Canada
Medical technology development opportunities for SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Canada
PACE — Business Mentorship Program
Expert AdviceOpen
Canada
Business mentorship for entrepreneurs in the Patricia region
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Canada

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CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports AI technology development and adoption by Canadian SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Quebec, Canada
Explore and Create — Professional Development for Artists
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Money for artists’ professional development 
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Tax credit for R&D labour costs
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tax credit for R&D in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Futurpreneur
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada

Futurpreneur

Futurpreneur assists young entrepreneurs with resources and mentorship
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $60,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Regional Development Program — Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada
Funding and business support for Ontario SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

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NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
NovaScience supports innovation job integration in Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Additional deduction for transportation costs for manufacturing SMEs
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tax deduction for manufacturing SMEs' transportation costs in remote areas
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Qualifying training in the workplace
Grant and FundingOpen
Québec, Quebec
Set up qualifying training courses to enable your staff to significantly improve their French skills.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Québec, Quebec
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 1
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Supporting Quebec's collective market and agritourism initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $7,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
Indigenous Intellectual Property Program (IIPP) — Project Stream
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Funding for complex Indigenous IP projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Canada

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Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Small Multiple-Unit Buildings
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for Novoclimat certified contractors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for Quebec's music and variety industries
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Grant and FundingOpen
Québec, Quebec
Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Québec, Quebec
Proof-of-Concept Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Financing for natural product innovations
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $350,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program Component 3 — Food quality and safety management
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding nutritious food development projects in Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $7,500 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports economic, social, and community projects for Indigenous peoples
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Skills for Success Program — Research and Innovation Stream
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Funding for research to support the skills development of adults
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $7,500,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Canada
Digital Skills for Youth Program (DS4Y)
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canada
Money for SMEs and non-profits to hire youth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Canada
Doing business in French
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Workplace French training for small businesses in select Quebec regions
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 1
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Food transformation skill development and planning support program
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada

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Ambition-Compétences — Training for resilience and competitiveness in employment
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Enhances workforce skills amid economic challenges
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
Tourism Growth Program in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada
Tourism Growth Program supports tourism industry development in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
On-road Transportation Decarbonization — R&D Projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Funding for research and development projects in transportation
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Canada
DEL — Expertise Financing Grant
Grant and FundingClosed
Longueuil, Quebec
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Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Longueuil, Quebec
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.1 - Competitiveness of slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Supports competitiveness investments for Quebec slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Eligible Funding
  • From $7,500 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
How to apply for a successful grant

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Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Digital development of a company
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Regional partnership for digital tourism development in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Funding AI commercialization and adoption in Northern Ontario businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Ontario, Canada
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) for Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Supporting innovative homebuilding solutions for Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Ontario, Canada
EPRTNT Assistance Program
Grant and FundingClosed
Montréal, Quebec
Grant for tourism development in Montreal region
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $500,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Montréal, Quebec
Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (OMMITC)
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario, Canada
Supports corporate investments in Ontario's manufacturing sector
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

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Musicaction - Global Funding Envelope – Support Program
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Canadian Music Fund supports career development for Canadian artists
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $600,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Innovation grant for Quebec's economic advancement
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Innovative tourism project funding program in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $90,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Assistance for Francophone projects in southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Support for innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for product and process innovations in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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PME MTL — Industrial and sustainable development investment fund
Grant and FundingClosed
Montréal, Quebec
Financing for sustainable projects in Montreal, Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Montréal, Quebec
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development —  Business Planning
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Funding for book publisher business planning
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP)
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Support for digital modernization for SMEs in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada
Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada
Funding to develop Ontario SMEs online presence
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $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
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports regional projects impacting Quebec's territories and communities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.1
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for experimental agroenvironmental practice development and technology transfers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $107,950
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
Évolution-Compétences -Partnership for training and innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Support for diverse groups in Red Seal trades education
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Tax credit for retaining experienced workers (Code 107)
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tax credit for employing experienced workers in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Money to develop local economy and tourism in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Fosters innovation and promotes sustainable practices in agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $750,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Support Quebec SMEs in digital transformation and growth
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Business growth — Digital transformation social economy
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de Québec, Quebec
Supports digital transformation for social economy business growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ville de Québec, Quebec
CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Quebec
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $350,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Quebec, Quebec
Cyber Security Innovation Network
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Supports pan-Canadian cyber security research, commercialization, and talent development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Canada

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EPRTNT — Digital development of a company
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Digital Tourism Business Development Partnership in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Food Safety and Growth Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Enhance food safety systems, adopt new technologies, and drive sector growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for mobilising projects
Grant and FundingSuspended
Montréal, Quebec
Transport technology innovation projects funding in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $4,000,000 to $10
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Montréal, Quebec
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Grants for economic development in southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Montréal, Quebec
Subsidizes innovation and sustainability projects in Montréal businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Montréal, Quebec
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NGen — Cluster Building Project
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada
Funding to enhance SMEs capabilities and growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Ontario, Canada
Business growth — Éco-Capitale
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de Québec, Quebec
Support sustainable development projects that implement eco-responsible practices, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Ville de Québec, Quebec
Impulsion SME
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada

Impulsion SME

Access to investment capital
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $2,000,000
  • 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
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Digital Skills Internships
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canada
Internship wage subsidy for digital skill development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $21,500
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Canada
MTRIC — PSO SME
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for industrial research projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
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Quebec, Canada

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Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Ontario, Canada
Helping businesses and workers adapt to change and achieve their goals.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ontario, Canada
ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Simplified program for renewable energy transitions for small consumers
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Innovation Stream supports new technology development in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
WinterTech Development
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada
Money to develop automotive winter weather related technologies.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGY
Ontario, Canada
Arts Across Canada — Foreign Artist Tours
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Money for non-profits supporting artists
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada

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Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Funding to create more accessible, safe spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $125,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Ontario, Canada
OVIN — Electric Vehicle (EV) — Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Money for electric vehicle related technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
NRC — Material emissions testing facilities
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Canada
Ottawa facility for organic chemical off-gassing testing
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF)
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Supporting women entrepreneurs in growth and market opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports Quebec SMEs developing innovative GHG reduction technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $450,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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Laval Économique  —  Sustainable transition
Grant and FundingOpen
Laval, Quebec
Supports sustainable business transitions in Laval with grants
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Laval, Quebec
CFIN Food Innovation Challenge
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Challenge to improve Canada's food sector
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Canada
Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 - Produce a bid book or business plan
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
FSTAI stimulates international business tourism in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Digital development fund supporting business growth and innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
FRCN supports economic development in Capitale-Nationale region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Charlevoix-Est — Financial Assistance to Support Rental Housing
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Support for rental housing development in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Support for SMEs to develop processes or products in quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
PRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supporting innovative projects to reduce Quebec's GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $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
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports entrepreneurship in Coaticook's business development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
MRC Témiscamingue — Investment Fund Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Business project support and flexible financial aid program
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada

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Summer Company
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Ontario, Canada
Money for Ontario students to start a summer business
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
MRC Témiscamingue — Business Succession Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Témiscamingue, Quebec
Flexible financial aid for business start-up and development
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Témiscamingue, Quebec
MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supporting innovative development for resilient, sustainable communities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $60,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Developing business” component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Development loans for Quebec manufacturing businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Business Support Fund for investment project preparation assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Papineau —Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Sustainable Development Fund supporting eco-friendly business practices
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
MRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Investment loans for new, developing, or acquiring businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
FLI-FLS funds projects and entrepreneurial succession in Rouyn-Noranda
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Charlevoix-Est supports local entrepreneurship and economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $125,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
Social Economy Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
The Social Economy Development Fund (FDÉS) provides significant non-repayable grants to support innovative projects by non-profits, cooperatives, and social enterprises in the MRC de Papineau.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Support Program for Structuring Projects (PSPS)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support for impactful rural and regional development projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
Podium Manufacturier
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec, Canada
Enhances manufacturing SMEs' efficiency and local supply chain ties
Eligible Funding
  • From $40,000 to $70,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Bellechasse — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for social economy business development in Bellechasse
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports early-stage Beauce-Sartigan agricultural businesses with microcredit
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Funding for Northern Ontario community economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

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MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Entrepreneurship support fund fostering economic development
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
FLS offers financial and technical support to eligible businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Signature project (FRR part 3)
Grant and FundingOpen
Nicolet, Quebec
Ecological transition projects for Quebec's MRCs development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Nicolet, Quebec
Small Business BC — Workplace Accessibility Grant
Grant and FundingClosed
British Columbia, Canada
Money for small business employers in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
British Columbia, Canada
Career launcher — ImpAct Internships
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canada
Funds for sustainable development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada

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Biofood market development program — Component 2
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Facilitates biofood sector's access to Quebec's distribution networks
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $750,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Portneuf, Quebec
Portneuf's multi-faceted business support fund offering grants
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Portneuf, Quebec
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Funding for international industrial R&D
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $600,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
PME MTL – Young Business
Grant and FundingOpen
Montréal, Quebec
Subsidy for young businesses in Montreal
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Montréal, Quebec

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Support for mobilising projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funds for mobilizing projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Technology Leadership: Genomics stream
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canada
Supports commercialization of genomics-driven crop variety innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Montmagny, Quebec
Regional and rural development grant for Quebec municipalities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Montmagny, Quebec
BDC Financing — Equipment Purchase Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada
Flexible government financing for equipment and business modernization
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 125% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Canada
MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Quebec's Greenhouse Industry Development Support Program 2020-2024
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $600,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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SADC Shawinigan — Transfer Strategy Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Shawinigan, Quebec
Business Transfer Fund offers loans for company ownership transitions
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Shawinigan, Quebec
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support
Grant and FundingOpen
Clermont, Quebec
Support for creating and sustaining businesses in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Clermont, Quebec
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Local Investment Fund supports business growth and entrepreneurship
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tax credit for pre-competitive partnership research in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Starter Company Plus
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Money and advice for Ontario small businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $5,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Ontario, Canada
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MRC Rivière-du-Loup — FLI/FLS Fund and FLI Succession Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec
Investment loans fostering entrepreneurship in Rivière-du-Loup
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 3
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Innovative project support for regional development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Domaine-du-Roy —  Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Local Investment Fund for business project development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Papineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Investment program for business development in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Local investment funds for enterprise financial assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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innovÉÉ — SI2TEC
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports innovative industrial projects for circular economy transition
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Quebec, Canada
Local funds support sustainable business development in the Outaouais
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Management of companies and enterprises
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Musicaction — Canvassing
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Music professionals' travel support for market development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies
Grant and FundingOpen
Montréal, Quebec
Montréal subsidy supports innovative start-up collaborations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Montréal, Quebec

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Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support for local and regional development competencies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
CLD des Basques supports business startup and growth
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Témiscamingue, Quebec
Flexible financial aid for business development and succession
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Témiscamingue, Quebec
MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Abitibi, Quebec
Local entrepreneurial loans for economic resilience and growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $35,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Abitibi, Quebec
MRC Témiscamingue — Fund YOUR SME
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville-Marie, Quebec
Financial support for digital transformation and sustainable practices
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ville-Marie, Quebec

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MRC Les Appalaches — FRR Part 3
Grant and FundingClosed
Thetford, Quebec
Support for regional innovative projects and rural development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Thetford, Quebec
MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Joint Investment Policy supporting Quebec enterprises and employment
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 2
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support for local and regional development competence
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Ontario, Canada
Money for SMEs to hire graduates in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Mékinac Regional Development Fund fosters local growth initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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The Quantum Technologies innovation funding program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Supports quantum technology research collaboration funding in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Enhancing Les Etchemins' natural heritage through tourism development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Innovation fund for regional economic development and agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund — Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Montréal, Quebec
Loans for projects by Montreal-based businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Montréal, Quebec
MTRIC — PSO Large companies
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for industrial research projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Témiscouata — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Quebec, Canada
Investment funds supporting Quebec's economic and employment development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)
Grant and FundingOpen
Nicolet, Quebec
Supports local and regional development for Quebec municipalities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Nicolet, Quebec
MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Investment loans for business growth and development in MRC
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
BDC Financing — Start-up
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada
Loan to grow a business
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Canada
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Support for Structuring Projects
Grant and FundingClosed
L’Île-d’Orléans, Quebec
Structural projects funding for L'Île-d'Orléans community development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
L’Île-d’Orléans, Quebec
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Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada
Tourism Relief Fund offers financial support for tourism growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
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MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for business development in Bellechasse
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Quebec, Canada
PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Montréal, Quebec
Financing for Montreal-based retail startups
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Montréal, Quebec
Musicaction — Skills development
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Supports skill development for Canadian music artists and entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Matapédia — FLI-FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Quebec, Canada
Local Investment Funds for economic development in La Matapédia
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada

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Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY
Quebec, Canada
MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Entrepreneur assistance program for young business development in Arthabaska
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $8,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
Support fund for the development of tourism offers
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
$5M fund supporting Quebec tourism development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $60,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Beauce-Centre — E-commerce assistance program
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Non-repayable financial aid for digital transition in Beauce-Centre
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development
Grant and FundingClosed
Charlevoix-Est, Quebec
Charlevoix-Est Cultural Development Project Grant Opportunity
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $500
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Charlevoix-Est, Quebec

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MRC du Granit — FIL
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Local investment fund supporting entrepreneurial development in Granit
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)
Grant and FundingOpen
La Matanie, Quebec
Financial aid for sustainable business development in MRC La Matanie
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
La Matanie, Quebec
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Regional Beautification Fund of La Côte-de-Beaupré
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Beaupré, Quebec
Business development and financing solutions for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Beaupré, Quebec
FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada
Supporting organizational growth through innovation and sustainable development
Eligible Funding
  • From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
MRC Les Appalaches — FRR Part 2
Grant and FundingClosed
Thetford, Quebec
Supporting local and regional development in the Appalaches
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Thetford, Quebec

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MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support for local and regional development projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support for regional development and territorial vitality in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Quasi-equity loans supporting business projects in Beauce-Chaudière
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Grant and FundingClosed
British Columbia, Canada
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
British Columbia, Canada
PME MTL — Subsidies to support social economy initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Montréal, Quebec
Money for social economy projects in Montreal, Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Montréal, Quebec

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Manufacturing and processing profits deduction and zero-emission technology manufacturing deduction
Tax CreditsOpen
Canada
Corporate tax reduction for Canadian manufacturing and zero-emission technology
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 13% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support for Reserved Designations Implementation Program
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $5,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
Ontario Business Registry
Other SupportOpen
Ontario, Canada
Ontario's online business registry
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Productivity - Small commercial companies
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Funding support for Canadian business innovation and growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Quebec, Canada
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services
Grant and FundingClosed
Saguenay, Quebec
Digital transformation grants for sustainable tourism development
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Saguenay, Quebec

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Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Empowering youth to improve accessibility for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $12,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Festivals and events
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Supports sustainable tourism festival and event development
Eligible Funding
  • From $60,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Matanie, Quebec
DEM offers financial support for sustainable business development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Matanie, Quebec
MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Quebec, Canada
Investment policy for supporting Quebec's economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Non-repayable financial support for eligible business projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Drummond — Local investment funds and local solidarity funds
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Development funding for eligible Quebec manufacturing businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $3,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Tax credits for production of multimedia titles
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tax credit for the production of multimedia titles in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 37% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Quebec, Canada
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Grant and FundingOpen
La Tuque, Quebec
Local and regional development support through MRC priorities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEBUSINESS BUYOUT
La Tuque, Quebec
Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay, Quebec
Support for aluminum project development in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Saguenay, Quebec

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MRC La Matanie — Local Investment Funds
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for project development in La Matanie
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC L'Islet — FEEL
Grant and FundingOpen
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec
Support for business development in L'Islet region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec
MRC Kamouraska — Regional Outreach Support Program (FRR-1)
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Bas-Saint-Laurent regional development support for eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 1 : Supporting the development of entrepreneurship
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports Quebec entrepreneurship development with non-repayable grants
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
MRC L'Islet — Sectoral agreement for the development of culture in Chaudière-Appalaches
Grant and FundingOpen
Lévis, Quebec
Financial aid for cultural equipment and infrastructure development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Lévis, Quebec

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MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
MRC de Mékinac's Fund supports regional vitalization initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
La Matanie, Quebec
Grant program offers financial support for business development activities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
La Matanie, Quebec
PME MTL — New Community Businesses
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Montréal, Quebec
Money for community-based businesses in Montreal
Eligible Funding
  • From $23,000 to $23,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Montréal, Quebec
MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
Grant and FundingOpen
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec
Financial aid for SME growth in MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec
MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Program fosters economic development and employment growth in Québec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada

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Sustainable industrial buildings subsidy
Grant and FundingClosed
Montréal, Quebec
Montréal subsidizes sustainable industrial building tax increases
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Montréal, Quebec
MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec
Supports local service development in MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec
MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Caniapiscau supports entrepreneurial and social economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for Innovative Projects for Cultural Development and Community Animation
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Innovative cultural development and community animation grant program
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $4,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rimouski, Quebec
FLI/FLS funds support Quebec economic impact projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Rimouski, Quebec

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City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Lévis, Quebec
Economic development support for Lévis businesses and entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Lévis, Quebec
MRC L'Islet — Child development assistance measure for the south of the territory
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourville, Quebec
Youth development aid for South MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Tourville, Quebec
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for startups for collaborative R&D projects in quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Matanie — Community Development Program - Special Collaborations Stream
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for business development and community projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Tourism Growth Program (TGP) — Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Tourism Growth Program boosts Quebec's regional tourism attractions
Eligible Funding
  • From $60,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports social economy projects for non-profit organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 3
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports innovative signature projects for MRC territorial development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Grants for social economy non-profits and cooperatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
MRC de Mékinac — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Local Funds support sustainable business development in Mékinac
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Musicaction — International Event
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Program supports Canadian artists' international career development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $60,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
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MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART
Grant and FundingSuspended
Quebec, Canada
Economic revitalization support for SMEs in targeted regions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Protein Industries Canada  — Artificial Intelligence
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Accelerating the translation of AI research into commercial innovations, benefiting Canada's plant-based and agrifood sector.
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)INNOVATION
Canada
Evol — Conventional loans for women entrepreneurs
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Canada
Loan fund for women entrepreneurs focused on sustainable development
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Canada
Toronto Retail Accelerator Program
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto, Ontario
$10,000 micro grant to help Toronto's small retail businesses thrive and expand
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Toronto, Ontario
Manitoba green energy equipment tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen
Canada
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
Canada

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